Copy-ready commandGet-WinEvent
Get-WinEvent -LogName System -MaxEvents 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 Windows event log entries.
Get-WinEvent -LogName System -MaxEvents 50Common errors
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