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SYSTEM INTEGRITY AUDIT FAILURE Account Name: LOCAL SERVICE Account Domain: NT AUTHORITY

Anonymous
2024-10-26T19:06:10+00:00

What does this mean?

Microsoft Windows security

Event ID: 5061

Task Category: System Integrity

Cryptographic operation.

Subject:

Security ID:		LOCAL SERVICE

Account Name:		LOCAL SERVICE

Account Domain:		NT AUTHORITY

Logon ID:		0x3E5

Cryptographic Parameters:

Provider Name:	Microsoft Software Key Storage Provider

Algorithm Name:	UNKNOWN

Key Name:	e004d2105e9600ca

Key Type:	User key.

Cryptographic Operation:

Operation:	Open Key.

Return Code:	0x80090016
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  1. Anonymous
    2024-11-06T22:32:50+00:00

    Thank you very much

    Things are things I have tried, but your answer provides more understanding

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-10-27T10:52:58+00:00

    Dear Fire,

    Hello! Welcome to the Microsoft Community. I'm glad to be able to assist you. If I misunderstand your question, please let me know promptly.

    The "System Integrity Audit Failed" event (ID 5061) is a cryptographic operation error recorded in the Windows Security log. This error indicates that the system failed when trying to access a cryptographic key. The specific information here means that the "LOCAL SERVICE" account encountered a problem when performing a cryptographic operation (for example, accessing a key) and the return code was "0x80090016".

    Detailed description:

    Cryptographic Operation: An attempt to open a cryptographic key, that is, the system failed when trying to access or use a key.

    Return Code (0x80090016): Usually indicates that the keystore or key storage service cannot access the key normally. This may be because the key is corrupted, the permissions are insufficient, or other configuration issues.

    Possible causes:

    1. Permission or key access problem: The system may not be able to access some cryptographic keys normally, which may be related to the permission settings.
    2. Key storage provider problem: The Microsoft Software Key Storage Provider may have encountered a problem, resulting in the inaccessibility of the key.
    3. System file corruption: If the keystore file is damaged, the system may report this error.

    Solution suggestions:

    1. Restart the system: Sometimes this type of problem is temporary, and restarting may help reset access to the key storage.
    2. Check system files: Run the sfc /scannow command to check and repair system files that may be damaged.
    3. Update the system: Make sure the system has all the latest Windows updates installed.
    4. Clean and re-register keys: If the problem still occurs, you can try to clean the key storage and regenerate the relevant encryption keys.

    If the error does not affect other functions of the system and does not occur frequently, you can continue to observe. If it occurs frequently, it is recommended to further check the system's encryption services and key storage system.

    I hope the above information is helpful, if you have any questions, please feel free to let me know.

    Best Wishes

    Pyke.D | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

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