# LogMaxOldFiles

Maximum number of log files in the log directory. The maximum number of log files the specified `LogDirectory` can store before the application runs the specified `LogOldAction`. If you do not want to restrict how many log files the `LogDirectory` can store, type `-1`.

Type: | Long
Default: | -1 (unlimited)
Required: | No
Configuration Section: | Logging or LogStream or TaskName If you set this parameter in the `Logging` and `LogStream` sections, the setting in the `LogStream` section takes precedence for the specified log stream.
Example: | `LogMaxOldFiles=1000`
See Also: | LogDirectory LogOldAction

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