Event ID 36887: What Is It & How to Fix It

Often, missing EventLogging value may cause this Event ID

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Secure Channel, also known as Schannel, is responsible for sending and receiving encrypted signals from the client and the server. It contains a set of security protocols that provide identity authentication and secure private communication through encryption.

However, the Schannel Event ID 36887 is one of the common Schannel errors that indicate an SSL fatal alert. We also have a detailed guide on fixinga fatal error occurred when creating a TLS Client Credentialon your PC.

What causes event ID 36887?

The Schannel Event ID 36887A fatal alert was received from a remote endpoint. Fatal Alert 42 errormessage can occur on your computer for many reasons. Also, it can be accomplished by different Fatal Alert codes 40, 42, & 72.

The following are the notable causes of the error:

Other factors may cause the event ID 36887 in the Event Viewer. Nevertheless, we’ll take you through some fixes to resolve the problem.

How can I fix event ID 36887?

Go through these preliminary checks:

If you can’t fix the error, proceed with the troubleshooting steps below:

1. Perform a clean boot

Performing a Clean boot on your PC prevents services that can cause the event ID 36887 from running when you start the system.

2. Run an SFC scan

An SFC scan will detect and repair corrupt system files causing the event ID 36887 error on your computer. Checkhow to fix the run as administrator option if it’s not workingon your PC.

3. Uninstall recent Windows updates

Uninstalling the recent Windows update will fix any issue with the last build impeding the Schannel process and causing the error to occur. Check our guide onhow to uninstall updates on Windows 11for more steps.

4. Add the EventLogging Registry key

Adding the EventLogging Registry key can fix any problems with the EventLog that is causing the error. You may be interested in how tocustomize the Registry Editoron Windows 11.

Alternatively, you can read about theEvent ID 7023 Error on Windows 11and some fixes to resolve it.

Likewise, you may be interested infixing the Event Viewer reboot event ID erroron Windows 11.

In conclusion, this guide should help you troubleshoot Event ID 36887. If there are further questions or suggestions, kindly drop them in the comments section.

Event ID 36887: What Is It & How to Fix It#

What causes event ID 36887?#

How can I fix event ID 36887?#

1. Perform a clean boot#

2. Run an SFC scan#

3. Uninstall recent Windows updates#

4. Add the EventLogging Registry key#