How to Check the Event Log on PC or Mac

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This wikiHow teaches you how to view a log of system events and errors using the Windows Event Viewer or the Mac Console.

Method 1
Method 1 of 2:

Using Windows Event Viewer

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    If you see the search bar next to the
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    menu, skip to the next step. Otherwise, press ⊞ Win + S to open it now.
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    A list of matching results will appear.
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    This opens an Explorer window that contains several administrative options.
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    It’s in the main panel. This opens the Event Viewer, where you can view different types of event logs.
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    It’s in the left column. A list of logs that pertain to Windows will appear.
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    The log will appear in the main panel.
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Using Mac Console

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    To do this, click the Go menu and select Applications .
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    This opens the Console app, which is where you can view system diagnostic logs for all sorts of events.
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    It’s near the top-left corner of the window, right above the left column. This displays all of the messages recorded by each process.
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    It’s next to the “All Messages” button. This refines the log results so it only displays errors.
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    This opens reports of system or user/application events in the right panel.
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