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Windows 10 Event log gaps
Hi all
I have noticed significant gaps in my event log entries, which is very unusual for Windows. These gaps appear when the PC is not being used. Normally there are entries almost every millisecond in system event logs. I have attached two screenshots showing the gaps in entries in application and system logs. System is not configured to sleep or hibernate. Your advice appreciated thank you.
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Ensure that the Windows Event Log service is running properly. Open Services (services.msc) and verify that "Windows Event Log" is set to Automatic and is running.
Event log gaps can be caused by various factors, including system issues, log management settings, or external interference. Since you've already noted that the system isn't sleeping or hibernating.
Windows Event Viewer buffers log entries for a short period. If the buffer fills up or is flushed, you might see gaps in the log entries. However, this would typically not result in such large gaps, especially since your system is not idle.
Event log gaps can be caused by various factors, including system optimizations, logging service issues, or external interference. Since your system is not configured to sleep or hibernate, and you're observing unusual gaps with normally dense log entries.
Run powercfg /a to check the system power state, and verify if the Event Log service is paused during idle periods.
