How do I open a log file in Windows 10?

How do I view log files in Windows 10?

To view the security log1Open Event Viewer.2In the console tree, expand Windows Logs, and then click Security. The results pane lists individual security events.3If you want to see more details about a specific event, in the results pane, click the event.View the security event log (Windows 10) - Microsoft Docs

How do I open a Windows log file?

View the Windows Setup event logs1Start the Event Viewer, expand the Windows Logs node, and then click System.2In the Actions pane, click Open Saved Log and then locate the Setup. etl file. By default, this file is available in the %WINDIR%\Panther directory.3The log file contents appear in the Event Viewer.Windows Setup Log Files and Event Logs | Microsoft Docs

What program opens a log file?

Because most log files are recorded in plain text, the use of any text editor will do just fine to open it. By default, Windows will use Notepad to open a LOG file when you double-click on it. You almost certainly have an app already built-in or installed on your system for opening LOG files.

How do I open a browser log file?

You can read a LOG file with any text editor, like Windows Notepad. You might be able to open one in your web browser, too. Just drag it directly into the browser window, or use the Ctrl+O keyboard shortcut to open a dialog box to browse for the file.