Windows Security Log Event ID 4793

4793: The Password Policy Checking API was called

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Microsoft says this is "typical behavior" and can be ignored.  I concur.  You may frequently see it on SQL Servers.

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Description Fields in 4793

Subject:

•  Security ID:  %1
•  Account Name:  %2
•  Account Domain:  %3
•  Logon ID:  %4

Additional Information:

•  Caller Workstation: %5
•  Provided Account Name (unauthenticated): %6
•  Status Code: %7

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