Steps to Share Windows Event Logs

The Windows Event Logs are essential for recording events from various system and application processes, serving a variety of purposes such as troubleshooting, monitoring, and security analysis.

Here’s a step-by-step guide to accessing and saving your event logs.

1. Open Event Viewer:

   • Press Win + X to open the Power User Menu.
   • Select Event Viewer from the list of options.
     
     

2. Navigate to Application Logs:

   • In the Event Viewer, expand the Windows Logs folder.
   • Click on Application to view application logs.
     
     

3. Filter and Find Specific Events:

   • Use the filter options available in the right panel to locate specific events. This will help in narrowing down to the relevant logs necessary for the situation.
     
     

4. Viewing Details of an Event:

   • Double-click on any event entry to open a window with detailed information. This data can be crucial for deep analysis.

5. Saving the Event Logs:

   • Right-click on Application within the Windows Logs section.
   • Choose Save All Events As from the context menu to save the log files.
     
     

6. Specify the destination and enter a file name for the log file. Choose a file format that suits your needs (for example, .evtx).

7. After saving, these log files can be shared with the relevant support teams or used for further analysis of the issue.

By following these steps, you can effectively share your Windows Event logs with anyone who might require them for troubleshooting application-related issues.

Additional References

• Steps to share the Error log, Console Log and HAR file.