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Event Viewer: Rapid Error Analysis in Windows

Unfortunately, problems crop up on every Windows system. Microsoft is aware that problems will sometimes occur and have therefore included the Windows Event Viewer to record problem occurrences on the system, rather like a diary. These log entries can be very helpful when you need to research the cause of anerror. Whether a hardware crash, program error or security weakness, all Windows problems leave traces in the Event Viewer. If your PC is unstable, Windows often crashes, or you find that cryptic error messages are displayed on screen, you should check the Event Viewer for the cause of the problem. In this article, we’ll show you how to correctly understand the information provided in the Event Viewer and use it to solve your problems.

Category: Issues, Troubleshooting
Issue: 2016 Issue 9 September
Operating Systems: 7, 8, 10
Article Reference: E711