event id 86 certificateservicesclient-certenroll

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event id 86 certificateservicesclient-certenroll

michal němec 25

Good morning, every day I am faced with the fact that my computer freezes and this event log 86 is written here, I can't help myself and my PC is brand new and I don't know why, I have already had it in the service twice and they didn't find anything, so I hope to find out something from you

td47 5 Reputation points

2023-10-16T03:41:42.1933333+00:00

Please bear in mind, that many problems experienced by users (Freezes, Hangs etc) are RARELY directly connected with Error Events in the event viewer, and even if they look like they occur at a similar, or the same time, things happen so fast inside a PC, it will be impossible to get a direct correlation between a specific problem, and the Event Viewer errors. The majority of these are harmless, and occur because of some mundane issue, that will NOT be the real cause of the problem, and some are there due to the way software is designed, and how errors are handled. In fact scammers often persuade unsuspecting PC owners, that the Event Viewer has so many errors there, that they are infected, and need to pay a fee to get it "fixed", which is utter rubbish.

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td47 5 Reputation points

2023-10-16T03:41:42.1933333+00:00

Please bear in mind, that many problems experienced by users (Freezes, Hangs etc) are RARELY directly connected with Error Events in the event viewer, and even if they look like they occur at a similar, or the same time, things happen so fast inside a PC, it will be impossible to get a direct correlation between a specific problem, and the Event Viewer errors. The majority of these are harmless, and occur because of some mundane issue, that will NOT be the real cause of the problem, and some are there due to the way software is designed, and how errors are handled. In fact scammers often persuade unsuspecting PC owners, that the Event Viewer has so many errors there, that they are infected, and need to pay a fee to get it "fixed", which is utter rubbish.

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Event ID 86 in the CertificateServicesClient-CertEnroll log typically indicates a problem with certificate enrollment on the affected computer. Here are a few potential solutions you could try:

Check the certificate enrollment settings: Check if the certificate enrollment settings on the affected computer are correct. Open the Certificates snap-in, select Personal, and check if the certificate you need is present. If it is not, check if you have selected the correct certificate template in the Certificate Enrollment Policy. You can also try renewing or requesting the certificate again.
Check the certificate revocation list (CRL): If the certificate you are trying to enroll has been revoked, it may cause this issue. Check the CRL distribution points to make sure they are accessible and up to date.
Check the network connectivity: Ensure that the affected computer is connected to the network and that it can communicate with the Certificate Authority (CA) server. Check for any network issues that may be preventing the computer from contacting the CA server.
Update the CA server: If the CA server is outdated, it may not be able to issue the required certificates. Make sure that the CA server is up to date with the latest security updates and patches.
Check for malware: Run a malware scan on the affected computer to check for any infections that may be causing the issue. Malware can interfere with certificate enrollment and cause problems. If none of these solutions work, you may need to escalate the issue to a higher level of support, such as the vendor's technical support or a third-party consultant. They may be able to provide further assistance in troubleshooting and resolving the issue.

td47 5 Reputation points

2025-04-08T04:31:57.21+00:00

Hello, although the above answer from Jami above is useful, I don't think the Certificate snap-in will help with this issue.

If you look closely at the full text of this error 86, the actual link for the SCEP certificate does NOT exist, and shows an error 404 as expected.

Note that it is related to WORKGROUP activity, which Microsoft deprecated some years ago. I think this is just "remnants" of old software lurking on the WORKGROUP layer, that has not been de-activated.

Those still seeing this (around 3 entries per day), should create a feedback topic, to get MS to properly review and remove old software, so that users do NOT get the event viewer cluttered with garbage.

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