The Event Viewer is a Microsoft Management Console (MMC) snap-in that you can use to view and manage event logs. It provides a detailed record of system, security, and application events on a Windows device, which can be invaluable for troubleshooting and monitoring system health.
The Event Viewer can display information such as the source of an event, the date and time it occurred, and any associated error codes or messages.
The Event Viewer is organized into categories like Windows Logs, Application and Services Logs, and Subscriptions. Users can filter logs by criteria such as event level, date, and keywords to quickly locate relevant events. The Event Viewer also allows users to save log files for analysis and export event data for external use1.
For IT professionals, the Event Viewer is a powerful tool for diagnosing problems, auditing system activity, and ensuring compliance with security policies. It’s also used to track the health and status of servers and other critical infrastructure components.
To open the Event Viewer, you can use one of the following methods: