application log, security log, system log
.evt
.evt
When you select "Clear All Events", you will be prompted by Event viewer to save.
# Application log. # The security log. # The system log.
Administrative Events log
Administrative Events log
Administrative Events log
Before you clear the event viewer you can go to the "Action" tab and "Save Log File AS.." to save the log file for later viewing.
Application
In Event Viewer, under Custom Views select the Administrative Events log. It shows only error events and warnings.
System log
Open Event Viewer. Open another instance of Event Viewer and open the saved log file. Then you can view them side by side.