Event Mail Notification
Receive Information by Email
Event Mail Notification (EMN) is a Windows service that helps you keep track of your systems at all times. The program automatically monitors defined Windows events and notifies you by email as soon as a critical or relevant event occurs. This allows you to react immediately before problems lead to downtime or security risks.
How does it work?
- EMN regularly reads the Windows Event Logs.
- You define which events should be monitored – for example, security alerts, system errors, or antivirus notifications.
- As soon as an event is detected, EMN creates a detailed email with all important information:
- Event ID
- Timestamp
- Computer name and domain
- Source (Provider)
- Process and Thread ID
- Full event content
Example 1: Security Monitoring
You want to ensure that your Windows Defender works reliably.
Configuration:
- Log: Microsoft-Windows-Windows Defender/Operational
- Event ID: 1116 (Threat detected)
- Interval: Check every 60 minutes
Result:
As soon as Defender reports a threat, EMN sends an email:
Subject: Security Event on SERVER01
Details:
- Event ID: 1116
- Time: 12/28/2025 14:32
- Computer: SERVER01
- Domain: firma.local
- Event content: Malware was detected and removed.
Example 2: System Error
You want to be informed about critical system errors.
Configuration:
- Log: System
- Event ID: 1001 (System error)
- Interval: Check every 15 minutes
Result:
EMN sends an email:
Subject: System Error on CLIENT05
Details:
- Event ID: 1001
- Time: 12/28/2025 09:15
- Computer: CLIENT05
- Event content: The computer was unexpectedly restarted.
Why is this important?
- Quick Response: You know immediately when something happens.
- Custom Configuration: You decide which events are relevant.
- Secure Communication: Email delivery via SMTP with TLS.
- Multilingual Support: German and English.
- Easy Installation: Runs as a Windows service with optional silent installation for multiple systems.
- Long-Term Monitoring: Ideal for compliance and security analysis.
Ideal for
- System administrators who want to minimize downtime.
- IT departments that need to detect security incidents early.
- Companies that must meet compliance requirements.