How to View Crash Logs in Windows 10: A Comprehensive GuideUpdated 2 months ago
Windows 10 stores crash logs in the Event Viewer, which helps diagnose system crashes and application errors. To view crash logs, open the Event Viewer by pressing Win + X and selecting Event Viewer. Navigate to Windows Logs > System or Application to find error reports.
Key Highlights: View Crash Logs in Windows 10
- Using Event Viewer
- Open Event Viewer via Windows + X or Run (`eventvwr.msc`).
- Navigate to Windows Logs and check Application or System logs for error or critical events.
- Use Filter Current Log for easier searching.
- Using Reliability Monitor
- Open Reliability Monitor by searching for it in Windows Search.
- View crash history with red X marks on the timeline.
- Click on events to see detailed information about errors and crashes.
- Using Command Prompt
- Open Command Prompt as Administrator.
- Use the command `wevtutil` to view crash logs for Application or System events.
- Using Minidump Files
- Find .dmp crash dump files in `C:\Windows\Minidump`.
- Use tools like BlueScreenView or WinDbg to analyze these files for deeper crash insights.
- Third-Party Tools
BlueScreenView and WhoCrashed can be used for easier analysis of BSOD crash dumps and providing detailed error information.
These methods give you a range of options to effectively identify, analyze, and troubleshoot crash logs in Windows 10.