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Enterprise Solutions: Windows NT and Windows 95/98/Me log files

For information on how to find and view log files refer to knowledgebase article 14305 How to view log files

Windows NT

sweep.log
LocationC:\Program Files\Sophos\ Sophos Anti-Virus\
DescriptionVirus scan log.
Log LevelLogging level cannot be adjusted externally.
alc.log
LocationC:\Program Files\Sophos\AutoUpdate\Logs\
DescriptionThis file contains logging information relating to the update of system components. You must use the 'Sophos log viewer' to read this file.
Log LevelCan be set in the Sophos Enterprise Console in the updating policy for a group. On the logging tab select 'Normal' or 'Verbose'.
Agent-yyyymmdd-hhmmss.log
LocationVersion 4.7 and above:
C:\WINNT\Profiles\All Users\Application Data\Sophos\Remote Management System\3\Agent\Logs
Version 4.6:
C:\Program Files\Sophos\Remote Management System\Agent\Logs\
DescriptionRemote Management System agent log.
Log LevelLogging level cannot be adjusted externally.
Router-yyyymmdd-hhmmss.log
LocationVersion 4.7 and above:
C:\WINNT\Profiles\All Users\Application Data\Sophos\Remote Management System\3\Router\Logs
Version 4.6:
C:\Program Files\Sophos\Remote Management System\Router\Logs\
DescriptionLog of the management agent's message router activity.
Log LevelLogging level cannot be adjusted externally.
Sophos Anti-Virus install log.txt
LocationC:\WINNT\Temp\
DescriptionLog of the anti-virus installation.
Log LevelLogging level cannot be adjusted externally.
Sophos RMS install log.txt
LocationC:\WINNT\
DescriptionLog of the management system installation.
Log LevelLogging level cannot be adjusted externally.
Client MRInit-yyyymmdd-hhmmss.log
LocationC:\WINNT\ and Windows temporary folder
DescriptionRouter installation log.
Log LevelLogging level cannot be adjusted externally.
Sophos ES setup.log
LocationWindows temporary folder.
DescriptionInstallation log.
Log LevelLogging level cannot be adjusted externally.
<username>.rep
Location
  • (If Sophos Anti-Virus has not been installed previously)
    C:\Program Files\Sophos\ Sophos Anti-Virus\
  • (If you are upgrading from an earlier version of Sophos Anti-Virus)
    C:\Program Files\Sophos SWEEP for NT\Reports\
DescriptionImmediate scan log (<username> is the name of the currently logged on user).
Log LevelCan be adjusted.
<jobname>.rep
Location
  • (If Sophos Anti-Virus has not been installed previously)
    C:\Program Files\Sophos\ Sophos Anti-Virus\
  • (If you are upgrading from an earlier version of Sophos Anti-Virus)
    C:\Program Files\Sophos SWEEP for NT\Reports\
DescriptionScheduled scan log (<jobname> is the name you give to the scan).
Log LevelCan be adjusted.
Sophos AutoUpdate install log.txt
LocationWindows temporary folder
DescriptionSophos AutoUpdate installation log.
Log LevelLogging level cannot be adjusted externally.

Windows 95/98/Me

sweep.log
LocationC:\Program Files\Sophos\ Sophos Anti-Virus\
DescriptionVirus scan log.
Log LevelLogging level cannot be adjusted externally.
alc.log
LocationC:\Program Files\Sophos\AutoUpdate\Logs\
DescriptionThis file contains logging information relating to the update of system components. You must use the 'Sophos log viewer' to read this file.
Log LevelCan be set in Enterprise Console in the updating policy for a group. On the Logging tab, select 'Normal' or 'Verbose'.
Agent-yyyymmdd-hhmmss.log
LocationC:\Program Files\Sophos\Remote Management System\Agent\Logs\
DescriptionRemote Management System agent log.
Log LevelLogging level cannot be adjusted externally.
Router-yyyymmdd-hhmmss.log
LocationC:\Program Files\Sophos\Remote Management System\Router\Logs\
DescriptionLog of the management agent's message router activity.
Log LevelLogging level cannot be adjusted externally.
Sophos RMS install log.txt
LocationWindows temporary folder.
DescriptionLog of the management system install.
Log LevelLogging level cannot be adjusted externally.
Client MRInit-yyyymmdd-hhmmss.log
LocationWindows temporary folder.
DescriptionRouter installation log.
Log LevelLogging level cannot be adjusted externally.
Sophos ES setup.log
LocationWindows temporary folder.
DescriptionInstallation log.
Log LevelLogging level cannot be adjusted externally.
msievent.log
LocationWindows temporary folder.
DescriptionInstallation log.
Log LevelLogging level cannot be adjusted externally.
icload.log
LocationC:\Program Files\Sophos\ Sophos Anti-Virus\
DescriptionLog file for loading InterCheck
Log LevelLogging level cannot be adjusted externally.
ICSupp.log
LocationC:\Program Files\Sophos\ Sophos Anti-Virus\
DescriptionOn-access scanning activity log.
Log LevelLogging level cannot be adjusted externally.
sweep.rep
LocationC:\Program Files\Sophos\ Sophos Anti-Virus\
DescriptionImmediate scan log.
Log LevelCan be adjusted.
Sophos AutoUpdate install log.txt
LocationWindows temporary folder
DescriptionSophos AutoUpdate installation log.
Log LevelLogging level cannot be adjusted externally.

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