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How to Export Windows Event Logs

Summary: Learn how to export Event Viewer logs in Windows 11, 10, 8, and 7. This guide explains how to save logs, check system logs, and view application logs using Event Viewer. Ideal for troubleshooting and system diagnostics. ...

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Instructions

Windows Event Logs

  1. Windows Event Viewer:
    • In Windows 7: Click Start and type: eventvwr.msc
      Windows Search, Windows Event Viewer.exe
    • In Windows 11, 10, 8.1, or 8:
      • Press the Window Key
      • Type: Event Viewer
      • Select View Event Logs
  2. Select the type of logs that you must export:
    • Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, or 7:
      Windows Event Viewer Export Options
  3. Save the log:
    • Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, or 7: Action - > Save All Events As….
      Windows Event Viewer Export Options, Save

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Article Number: 000124382
Article Type: How To
Last Modified: 24 Oct 2024
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