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Device Manager Log: 2 Easy Ways to View & Check History
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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All Windows versions come with a Device Manager log that keeps track of applications, setups, and other features of a computer.
These logs can be easily accessed through either the Device Manager or Event Viewer tools to determine the root cause of any issue.
We understand some of these log reports might not be easy to decipher, that is why we have included in this article the general meaning of Event types you are likely to notice.
Types of Device Manager logs
As stated earlier, Device Manager logs are detailed reports of activities of a system feature. There are five major types of events it records:
Windows device logs are detailed reports on important hardware and software actions that are generated and stored by Windows and some dedicated applications.
How can I check the Device Manager log on my Windows 11?
1. Use Device Manager
2. Via Event Viewer
How do I interpret Device Manager log reports?
The Event Log is usually launched immediately after a computer boot. Some of the Event types you are likely to see in a Device Manager log include:
We believe by now, you should have been able to see your Device Manager log and take any expected actions on certain reports such as the error and warning Event types.
Let’s know in the comment section in case you have any problem trying out any of our highlighted methods. Also, share if this works for you perfectly without any hitch.
More about the topics:Device Manager,Windows 11
Radu Tyrsina
Radu Tyrsina has been a Windows fan ever since he got his first PC, a Pentium III (a monster at that time).
For most of the kids of his age, the Internet was an amazing way to play and communicate with others, but he was deeply impressed by the flow of information and how easily you can find anything on the web.
Prior to founding Windows Report, this particular curiosity about digital content enabled him to grow a number of sites that helped hundreds of millions reach faster the answer they’re looking for.
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