Clear the system log | Windows XP

To clear the system log:

  1. Choose Start > Control Panel.
  2. Double-click Administrative Tools, and then double-click Event Viewer.
  3. In either pane of the Event Viewer window, right-click System and then select Clear All Events.
  4. To save the current system log, click Yes when Windows returns the message, "Do you want to save 'System' before clearing it?", enter a file name for the saved system log file, and then click Save.

The Adobe Captivate demonstration below illustrates how to clear the System Log. For more information about viewing this demo, see Viewing Adobe Captivate Demos in Knowledgebase Documents (TechNote kb403894).

 

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