Event Viewer, a built-in Windows tool, provides vital insights for PC users facing performance issues. This tool logs system events, offering a detailed understanding of crashes and odd behavior without needing third-party software.
Event Viewer Features
Event Viewer classifies logs into Application, System, Security, and Setup. Summaries for the past hour, 24 hours, and 7 days assist in locating relevant issues. Key classifications include Critical, Error, Warning, and Information—Critical being essential for troubleshooting blue screens.
Users can manage logs by type, source, and Event ID. The Details pane offers further context. BugCheck events, linked to blue screens, generate dump files for deeper analysis. Custom views can refine event selection, reducing unnecessary details.
Integration with Other Tools
Event Viewer complements tools like Reliability Monitor. This utility offers a visual timeline of stability problems, drawing from Event Viewer data. Many third-party diagnostic tools also use data from Event Viewer, making it an essential utility for accessing primary diagnostics directly.
Using Event Viewer transitions users from guesswork to systematic troubleshooting, facilitating more accurate and targeted fixes based on primary data.
