What action should be taken to receive an email notification every time a specific event is logged in Event Viewer?

To receive an email notification every time a specific event is logged in Event Viewer, the appropriate action is to attach a task to the event. This task can be configured to run a specific script or program when the event occurs, which can include sending an email.

In this configuration, you would create an event subscription in the Event Viewer to set up the conditions under which the notification is sent. The task can use various scripting languages or command-line tools that are capable of sending emails, allowing for flexibility in how notifications are generated.

The other options do not facilitate email notifications directly. Creating a custom view for the event enhances how events are displayed and filtered within Event Viewer but does not trigger notifications. Adjusting Performance Monitor settings is related to monitoring system performance metrics and does not pertain to event logging notifications. Limiting log retention settings concerns how long logs are kept and does not involve sending out alerts for logged events.