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Windows log files overview (Windows XP)

Windows log files record many different kinds of events during system operation. These log files are powerful tools for us during troubleshooting. The system log and application log are especially useful because it gives us an overview of the system's environment.

Exporting Windows log files

System log

1.) Go to [Desktop]-> right click on [My Computer]->[Manage]

2.) In [Computer Management]-> go to [System Tools]->[Event Viewer]->[System]

3.) Right click on [System]->[Save Log File As...]

4.) Type "system" as file name and save as .evt format

• Please name the file as "system" so we know that it is a system log file

Application log

1.) Go to [Desktop]-> right click on [My Computer]->[Manage]

2.) In [Computer Management]-> go to [System Tools]->[Event Viewer]->[Application]

3.) Right click on [Appliction]->[Save Log File As...]

4.) Type "application" as file name and save file with .evt format

• Please name the file as "application" so we know that it is a application log file