how to view system event log windows 7
1 Open Event Viewer in the Administrative Tools window. 2  Expand Windows Logs and then select System or any of the other logs Windows 7 collects. 3  Double-click one of the logged events in the top center pane of the Event Viewer to see details about the event.o youâve got some funny business going on with your computer and you canât find out whatâs causing the problem. This guide shows you how to use the Event Viewer to check your computerâs logs to hunt down any problems.