string used in the search rex "(?i) Message= (?P[^.]+)"
Event log form where im trying to extract "Message=The Windows Management Instrumentation service entered the running state"
Be careful of extra spaces in your rex string. Also, the '(?i)' is unnecessary.
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Be careful of extra spaces in your rex string. Also, the '(?i)' is unnecessary.
It worked after removing the extra space. thanks so much! Wish you a happy new year!