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by borginva

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Where are the error logs kept in Windows XP Pro. I need to look up system crashing errors but I do not know where the log files are kept. Please assist.

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by borginva

I went in there but could not find the errors I was looking for. I have other errors in there for over a week but not my system errors and the crash from last night.

by quintar51

The first answer is correct. That is where the log files are kept. If any errors are recorded, they would be displayed there, usually under the system log.

by borginva

My system has crashed again (for testing) and there is no record of system errors in the Event Viewer.

by lawson4u

Event Viewer allows you to monitor events in your system. It maintains logs about program, security, and system events on your computer.

The System Log records events logged by the Windows XP Professional system components. For example, if a driver or other system component fails to load during startup, it is recorded in the System Log. Also, the System Log records a duplicate computer name on the domain as an error message sent by NetBT.

by borginva

Yes, I know about Event VIewer. Been using it since W2k. What it does not contain is errors from crashes. This is what I am looking for.

by lawson4u

Best thing to do to trace errors..Is write down exactly what the error is and use this website http://www.microsoft.com/technet/ to trace the problem..9 times out of 10 this will give you an answer.But my Prior post was the correct answer.since itcame right out of The XP Pro book.

by borginva

If it is the correct answer, where are my errors when the system crashes? They are not recorded here.
But thank you for trying.

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