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h8red reviewed v4.5 on Aug 24, 2015

You really need to be clueless to like Nirsoft's MyEventViewer. It doesn't even display events properly; many of them don't show at all in the content pane, or only have a tiny bit of random text that show there. It's also lacking many of the features that Event Log Explorer has.

CyberDoc999 reviewed v4.5 Beta on Jun 15, 2015

Nirsoft's MyEventViewer way better

Sativarg reviewed v4.1 Beta on Oct 2, 2012

I can not get past an error and the documentation for the program does not list it. the error is not listed on the internet in relation to this software.
I can not access my logs and all I get is
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Connect Error
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Error accessing {my computer here}. Error code: 2138.
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OK
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the only online reference I can find is...
You can't search the field for the specified value

Windows has no trouble accessing my logs though with Windows\system32\eventvwr.msc

And I had to give them my name and address and blood samples and a DNA swab to get this thing registered for "FREE". Data mine much????
this may be the only bad review I have written but at least they could list the error online...

UPDATE: OH this is BETA OK I will move my rating up from 1 to 3 but still I don't like being interogated to be permitted to use a "free" app

emanresU deriseD reviewed v3.1 Beta 1 on Apr 20, 2009

How I hate these third-party interfaces. It's slower than a typical windows application of this type should be, and things like Ctrl+Tab and Ctrl+Shift+Tab don't work. Grab a scroll bar knob, and the window content doesn't scroll with the cursor--you have to release, then it jumps suddenly.

Other than that, yeah a flat view would be nice, and an easier way to set predefined filters (rather than opening multiple dialogs and navigating for a file). And no, the "quick filters" doesn't solve this problem. But still a helpful utility.

dhry reviewed v3.0 Beta 3 on Aug 29, 2008

Skyfrog: I gave it a 1 because they've spelled "standard" wrong in the file description. And because you can save downloading 2 megabytes by using a program that you already have on your computer.

gcaleval reviewed v3.0 Beta 3 on May 2, 2008

The advantages over other options includes one click access to event code explanations on MS (the explanations on the private site usually provide no useful info). It is an agile app and the user interface is professional. The Nirsoft alternative provides more information out of the log, giving better granularity, noting for example a CHAP logon event as opposed to a wdigest event while EL explorer simply reports them as logon events. So I say add both to your tool box. They're free after all.

smai33 reviewed v3.0 Beta 3 on May 1, 2008

I also find Nirsoft's MyEventViewer a better viewer of events. It shows all events in a simple one window view, no need to keep opening up new windows to view details and its free and lite.

Check out http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/my_event_viewer.html

why hello there reviewed v3.0 Beta 1 on Mar 18, 2008

Ever since NirSoft's MyEventViewer came out (which BetaNews refuses to list), I uninstalled this annoying thing. MyEventViewer offers a flat (i.e. combined) list of events, which is just what I want. I got sick of Event Log Explorer constantly forgetting column sizes and settings as well.

Skyfrog reviewed v3.0 Beta 1 on Mar 18, 2008

dhry: "It extends starndard Event Viewer monitoring functionality and brings new features." It's also completely free. So what is your reason for giving it a 1 again? That's right, you don't have one.

dhry reviewed v3.0 Beta 1 on Mar 18, 2008

Alternately, just use Windows' Event Viewer.

ghammer reviewed v2.2.5 on Nov 14, 2007

Works MUCH better than "builtins with a couple of scripts".

After they made a mistake with expiring personal licenses, they have changed to never expiring personal licenses. Free and no hassle with renewing.

fsprolabs reviewed v2.1 RC 1 on Feb 12, 2007

This is FREE for personal use software.
After install, it runs in evaluation mode, but if you are agree with the terms of the license agreement (personal noncommercial use), you can get a personal license from our site absolutely FREE.

comeoffit reviewed v2.0 on Nov 29, 2006

Nice, certainly better than the default MMC piece of crap that comes with Windows. The grid lines get screwed up when I scroll with my mouse wheel, though, and I could do without having to screw around obtaining a "personal license" (which, by the way, expires).

ghammer reviewed v2.0 on Nov 27, 2006

Does what it says, but a few issues with the interface. Does not remember the arrangement of log windows for example.

Otherwise, nice tool!

Also, not exactly 'free' as there is an expiring license available for personal use. There is no cost for it. At this time.

Haydgha reviewed v1.4 Beta 2 on Aug 31, 2006

Very nice program.tells in detail issues.

boaz reviewed v1.4 Beta 2 on Aug 31, 2006

helpful program to have, when troubleshooting problems. Although you can manually check the logs, this makes it easier & has some nice features.

mmatheny reviewed v1.4 Beta on Aug 17, 2006

This really is a great app - however, we have 500,000 plus security events on our domain controllers, and it chokes - either hangs or just shuts down unexpectedely or brings the whole PC to a crawl- he needs to work on his memory management

Doesn't matter if on a quad CPU server with 4g ram or my dual-core PC with 2g ram.

war593122 reviewed v1.4 Beta on Aug 17, 2006

Sweet, finally vista support. :)

leland reviewed v1.3 Beta 6 on Jul 5, 2006

If you like the tools from sysinternals, then you will like this. It makes going through the event logs quick and simple. It also makes it quite easy to search the internet for available information on errors. Very useful for all admins and advanced users.

Kal-El reviewed v1.3 Beta 6 on May 30, 2006

1.3 beta 6 (2006-05-29)
* Imporved performance of large logs loading.
- A lot of minor bugs fixed.

horsecharles reviewed v1.3 Beta 5 on May 9, 2006

What's new in Event Log Explorer

Legend:
+ Added feature
* Improved/changed feature
- Bug fixed (we hope)
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1.3 beta 5 (2006-04-13)
* Some user interface improvements.
- Fixed a bug with exception in mshtml.dll.
- A lot of minor bugs fixed.

1.3 beta 4
+ Export to Excel format
+ Added option to open new window maximized.
+ Auto backup of event log.
+ New log loading options - prefiltering by event type.
- Fixed a bug with reading Windows NT 4.0. event logs.
- Some minor bugs fixed.

1.3 beta 3 (2006-03-15)

+ You can view event data in binary format.
+ Export/Import Computers Tree (into/from XML file).
+ Print events with desctiptions added.
+ Print selected events added.
+ You can sort computers in the Computers Tree.
+ New Quick Filter options: select events older or younger then specified.
+ Multiply events selection (you can e.g. copy them into clipboard at once).
+ Save all logs from one computer by one command.
+ Clear all logs from one computer by one command.
+ Added events bookmarks.
* Imporved preferences dialog.
* Improved partial load logics.
- Some minor bugs fixed.

mrtech reviewed v1.3 Beta 5 on May 9, 2006

clean interface, tons of options, makes event log viewing a dream, thanks.

nefarious1 reviewed v1.3 Beta 3 on Apr 2, 2006

Crashes upon launch, then I'm stuck dealing with error dialogs, which by default open my email client and conveniently attach themselves with complete desktop screen shots and system info.

horsecharles reviewed v1.3 Beta 2 on Feb 23, 2006

What's new in Event Log Explorer

Legend:

+ Added feature
* Improved/changed feature
- Bug fixed (we hope)
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1.3 beta 2 (2006-02-22)

+ Options to load logs partially (only fresh events).
+ New log window defaults (sort order, dimensions).
+ You can associate Event Log Explorer with EVT files.
+ Option to poll for program updates automatically.
+ Added exception catching.
* Event logs are loaded in background - you don't have to wait until a log will be loaded.
* URLs in event descriptions are now clickable.
- Some descriptions were displayed incompletely - fixed.
- Fixed a bug with date/time filtering.
- Some minor bugs fixed.

1.3 beta (2006-01-03)
+ Export event description along with the event data.
+ Option to lookup event information in public event knowledge bases.
+ Added inverted quick filter (NOT EQUAL).
+ Option to open items by a single-click, select by point .
+ Drag & drop EVT file on Event Log Explorer main window.
+ You can copy current event to a clipboard.
+ Added a command to Computers Tree popup menu that closes all related event logs.
* Computers tree now can save its state.
* Some user interface improvements.
- Date and time in report were displayed as UTC date/time - timezone corrected.
- Sort order problem is fixed in report.
- Fixed a bug with incorrect date and time export.
- Export text file could contain extra paragraph breaks - fixed.
- After filter clearing, last selected event went away - fixed.

CyberHobo reviewed v1.3 Beta 2 on Feb 23, 2006

Finally, something useful! I love to be able to click once and see all three of my NT event logs at once. Thank you for providing this fine system utility.

azmantek reviewed v1.3 Beta 2 on Feb 23, 2006

Thanks alot for the nice tool. I would like to ask if the username and password are encrypted. Thank you

mmatheny reviewed v1.3 Beta on Jan 6, 2006

Great product - author is very responsive to suggestions. Love the filter feature, and ability to save and load different filters!

Howell reviewed v1.3 Beta on Jan 4, 2006

Great tool. Add nice features comparing to MS event log viewer.

ghammer reviewed v1.2.4 on Oct 24, 2005

I love this little tool!

Tokar reviewed v1.2 Beta 2 on May 29, 2005

quickpar 0.9.1 was released ages ago, yet it was only added a few days ago. You dont see anyone complaining about that do you?

the realease date really isnt that important...all that matters is the version man...

uberfly reviewed v1.2 Beta 2 on May 29, 2005

Used this for a few months now. Adds some usedful functionality to help network admins and the like who are constantly digging around in event logs. On a different subject - I wish this site would ban httpd.confused. The guy seems like an asshat.

httpd.confused reviewed v1.2 Beta 2 on May 28, 2005

This update came out on May 17. Who is the retard who marked it as coming out on May 28?

ghammer reviewed v1.1.4.118 Beta 2 on Apr 21, 2005

Nice tool for this job.
Clear, simple, does what is needed with no added bells and whistles.

Give it a try.

Tokar reviewed v1.1 Beta on Apr 18, 2005

This is a great free product.

I happen to use the PreInstall Environment from time to time to fix computers. Its called Bart's PE (preinstall environment). Its a nice program that will burn you a quick preinstall environment (look it up if you dont know what it is)...it also allows plugins. The plugin XPE allows you to use Bart's PE like Windows XP. Its real nice. I dont want to get into specifics, because you can search google and find out about it, but basically think of a Knoppix CD, but the Windows Kernel and Environment. (if you want to make your own BartPE+XPE cd in 5 minutes, go here: http://www.reatogo.de/Ba...PE+XPE_in_5_minutes.htm)

Anyway, it also allows for plugins of softwares...like a PDF reader, or a virus scan, or adware scanner, etc. Basically, since windows XP by default doesnt come with your favorite softwares you can add them as a plugin so you can use them in the Preinstall Environment.
Sure, most people use this as a knoppix cd, so they will get every software they like...PDF reader, winamp, etc. and then use this as a main OS. That fine.
There are people like me, though, who use this purely as something to fix a computer. The PE will read local hard drives so you can use VIRUS SCANNERS or ADWARE SCANNERS, which as stated above, can be inserted as plugins (thus the purpose of such plugins). Its much better than using safemode or the recovery console.

ANYWAY, in relation to this program...hahaha...
Well, in the PE, there is no event log viewer. Even if there was, it would be looking for logs on the local drive, which in this case is the RAM drive, set by the Preinstall environment to be B:\. And of course, none such logs exist. Im not sure if its possible to instruct the Windows Event Log viewer to look to a certain drive. I may be wrong, but its probably impossible in the Preinstall Environment. Well Event Log Explorer is the software to fix this issue.

I actually was able to put this software to use exactly the way i described above.
My sister's computer was messed up beyond recognition (so much so that I had to format and reinstall). BUT, i was able to put this software to use. I couldnt get into regular windows or safemode. But I wanted to read the event log to make sure it wasnt some kind of dopey problem that i could fix in 2 minutes, something the blue screens werent telling me. Well first off, no one in the BartPE community knows about this software, or has made a plugin for it...so the only way I was going to make use of this software was on a USB Flash drive, since the PE detects these things like it was normal windows xp (as long as XP has the drivers by default, the hardware will be detected in the PE). So I put Event Log Explorer on a USB Flash...and it worked great. You see, the nice thing about Event Log Explorer is that it allows the user to locate EVT files (event log files) manually and open them. So I just opened the event logs on the local drive, located in C:\Windows\System32\config\ and it it worked great. The software had some problems with kernel32.dll, which is probably something with the PE...but I'll figure it out another time.

Great freeware. I cant seem to find any other software like it.
5/5

bcharest reviewed v1.1 Beta on Mar 28, 2005

The beta 1.1 is great! I've been looking for a product that will allow me to set exclusions in the filter for a long time. It's fast and the interface is clean. Nice work.

httpd.confused reviewed v1.1 Beta on Mar 26, 2005

Nice! Now, if only the internal windows and "Event Description" pane remembered their sizes, the columns remembered their widths, and the computer name tree stayed expanded between runs...

fsprolabs reviewed v1.0 Beta on Mar 11, 2005

Johnoost, please contact us at support[nospam]@eventlogxp.com and describe the problem. Will try to fix it asap. Thanks.

Johnoost reviewed v1.0 Beta on Mar 10, 2005

Totally unstable. Corrupted my evenlog twice. Don't bother downloading.

httpd.confused reviewed v1.0 Beta on Mar 10, 2005

Do you mean eventvwr.msc? That's easier than going through the main MSC file.

If you think that eventvwr.msc is "exactly the same thing" as Event Log Explorer, you either didn't bother to read the feature list, or you have absolutely no idea what you're doing. Or, maybe both.

The type of filtering, the interface, the viewing options... These are all things not offered by eventvwr.msc. I'd give it a rating of 5, rather than 4, if it saved its view between runs.

ModderXManiac reviewed v1.0 Beta on Mar 10, 2005

The writing of this program is a waste of time, IMO.

You can do exactly the same thing this does by going "Start" "Run" - compmgmt.msc
Then select "Event Viewer" from the system tools directory.

Waste of time, and a definite waste of time to download if your on dialup. Not to mention how coded this is.