How to Read an Event Viewer
- 1). Click "Start" and "Control Panel." Select "System and Security" and "Administrative Tools." Double-click "Event Viewer" and enter your administrator password if prompted.
- 2). Select one of the event logs in the left pane by clicking the triangle next to the type of log that you wish to view and clicking its name.
- 3). Double-click a single log in the list that appears to read detailed data on an event.