FAQ to Fix Event Viewer Not Working in Windows
1. What is Event Viewer in Windows 11?
The Event Viewer tool in Windows displays a detailed information about specific events like – security, application programs or system programs running on your system or computer. This tool helps in troubleshooting and repairing some internal trouble happening behind the scenes with Windows 10 or 11.
2. Why does the Event Viewer Not Working error occur in Windows 11?
There are many reasons that can result in Event Viewer not working. It could be due to security issue, system file issues, corrupt user accounts, issues in Event Viewer Services or corrupted system memory issue that triggers the working of the Event Viewer tool.
3. What is the difference between Event Viewer and Event Log in Windows 11?
Event log in Windows, is a detailed and ordered records of the system, application notifications, security etc, that is used to identify the system problems and in predicting future issues. These event logs are used to record important hardware and software actions that can be used to troubleshoot issues.
Whereas Event Viewer displays detailed information about the system, application notifications or security that is stored in Event log.
How to Resolve Event Viewer Not Working in Windows 10 and 11?
Event Viewer is an incredible tool that lets users know all the logging activities of application programs or system programs running on the Windows Operating system. But if it doesn’t work properly, it can be frustrating.
In this article, we will provide you with simple steps to resolve Event Viewer issues and get your system diagnostics back on track.
Table of Content
- What is the Event Viewer Tool?
- Method 1: Restart the Windows Event Log Service
- Method 2: Install The Latest Windows Update
- Method 3: Run the Disk Check Utility
- Method 4: Run Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool
- Method 5: Disable Windows Defender