Copy-ready commandwevtutil — Basic Usage
wevtutil qe System /c:20 /f:textRequirements and permissions
- Requirements
- Windows 10/11 or Windows Server
- Permissions
- Varies by command
- Last reviewed
- 2026-07-31
Examples
Basic Usage
Use wevtutil for a standard administrative task.
wevtutil qe System /c:20 /f:textOriginal command
Query Windows event logs.
wevtutil qe System /c:20 /f:textCommon errors
Command not found
Confirm Windows 10/11 or Windows Server is installed and available in your current shell.