Copy-ready commandGet-EventLog
Get-EventLog -LogName System -Newest 50Requirements and permissions
- Requirements
- Windows PowerShell 5.1 or PowerShell 7
- Permissions
- Varies by command
- Last reviewed
- 2026-07-31
Examples
Basic example
Read recent entries from a classic Windows event log.
Get-EventLog -LogName System -Newest 50Common errors
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