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Yusilin
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Jul 15, 2025

What is this log file?

Using Windows 11 version 23H2, build 226131.5624
This is a two part question - in file explorer:
1. What is the "file" that has a funny icon followed by my computer name
2. Also, all the logs that with my computer name, date in the temp folder
Please see attachment.

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  • RemyThatcher's avatar
    RemyThatcher
    Iron Contributor

    If you can list the exact file names, extensions, or describe the icon in more detail, I can give a more specific answer.

  • tomeze's avatar
    tomeze
    Iron Contributor

    To view system logs, go to the C:\Windows\Logs path, or run eventvwr.msc to open the event viewer to find the source of the logs, you can also use a text editor to directly open the .log file to analyze, to see the system critical logs must have administrator privileges.

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