EVENT VIEWER Flashcards
Use Event Viewer to view logs and analyze:
Programs
System events
Security
How do you access Event Viewer?
Start > All > Programs > Administrative Tools
or through the
Systems Tools node in the Computer Management console window.
Name three log files located inside the Event Viewer.
- System
- Application
- Security
What does the System Log contain?
Contains a list of all system-related events such as system modifications, malfunctions, and errors.
What does the Security log contain?
Contains a list of all security-related events such as security modifications and user log-in events.
What does the Application log contain?
A list of all application-related events such as application installations, un-installations, and application errors.