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Get-EventLog — Stop on error

Run the command with terminating error handling. Base task: Read recent entries from a classic Windows event log.

Copy-ready commandGet-EventLog — Stop on error
try { Get-EventLog -LogName System -Newest 50 -ErrorAction Stop } catch { Write-Error $_.Exception.Message }

Requirements and permissions

Requirements
Windows PowerShell 5.1 or PowerShell 7
Permissions
Varies by command
Last reviewed
2026-08-01

Examples

Stop on error

Run the command with terminating error handling.

try { Get-EventLog -LogName System -Newest 50 -ErrorAction Stop } catch { Write-Error $_.Exception.Message }

Common errors

Command or option not supported

Confirm the installed platform version supports the base command and the added output or wrapper option.

Access denied or insufficient privileges

Run with the administrative role or delegated permission required by the underlying command.