How to export Windows Event Logs

Updated: 20-Feb-2025 | Answer ID: 3981
This article will guide you in exporting Windows Event Logs.

This is a guide on how to export Windows Event Logs.

  1. Press the "Windows key" + "R" and type in "eventvwr.msc", then click “OK” to run the Event Viewer.

    Windows Run pop-up window showing eventvwr.msc written on the Open field

  2. Under "Event Viewer (Local)" > "Windows Logs", select the following logs:

    • Application - to collect "Application Logs".

      Event viewer window highlighting Application option under Windows Logs

    • System - to collect "System Logs".

      Event viewer window highlighting System option under Windows Logs

  3. Save the event log. Click menu "Action" and select "Save All Events As…".

    Event viewer window highlighting Save All Events as option under Action tab

  4. Save the log file with your desired file name and location.

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