How to View Crash Logs in Windows 10: A Comprehensive GuideUpdated 20 days 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.