There are different logs in the system. One contains records of events in the operating system. In another, data on attempts to log in to the system, changes in security settings, and access to objects were recorded. The third contains records of events caused by the operation of programs. All of them can be conditionally combined into the event log. You can view it in several ways.
Instructions
Step 1
To view the event log from the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon. In the drop-down menu, select the "Management" item by clicking on it with any mouse button - the "Computer Management" dialog box will open. Expand the branch "Computer management (local)" by double-clicking on it with the left mouse button, in the expanded list select the section "Utilities", in the submenu open the item "View events".
Step 2
If you cannot find the My Computer icon on the desktop, customize its display. To do this, click in any free space on the desktop with the right mouse button, in the drop-down menu with any mouse button, click on the "Properties" item. The "Display Properties" dialog box appears. Go to the "Desktop" tab, click on the "Desktop Settings" button. In the additional window, go to the "General" tab and place a marker in the field opposite the inscription "My Computer" in the "Desktop Icons" section. Apply the new settings and close the windows.
Step 3
If you don't need the My Computer icon on your desktop, open the magazine in a different way. Through the "Start" menu, call the "Control Panel". If the panel is displayed in classic view, select the "Administration" icon. In the window that opens, click on the "Event Viewer" icon. If your dashboard is categorized, look for the icon you want in the Performance and Maintenance category.
Step 4
You can get quick access to the "Administration" folder in another way. From the "Start" menu, call the "Run" item. On a blank line, type control admintools and click OK or press Enter. In the window that opens, select the "Event Viewer" icon. To immediately display Event Viewer without opening the Administration folder, type eventvwr.msc at the prompt and click OK.
