Windows Device Manager is a tool for managing and monitoring computer hardware devices. It can help users view and manage various devices connected to the computer. Device Manager also provides a logging function that can record device-related events and error information. This article will introduce a simple method on how to view Device Manager logs in Windows, and provide sample code for obtaining Device Manager logs using programming implementation.
The easy way to view device manager logs
To view the Device Manager logs, you can follow these steps:
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Open Device Manager: In Windows operating system, you can open Device Manager in various ways. For example, you can use the shortcut key Win + X and then select "Device Manager"; or find the "Device Manager" option in the Control Panel.
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Expand the device category: In the Device Manager window, you can see various devices connected to the computer. Click to expand the device category for which you need to view logs, such as "Display Adapter", "Sound, Video, and Game Controllers", etc.
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View device properties: Under the expanded device category, right-click the device whose logs you want to view, and then select the "Properties" option.
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Navigate to the events view: In the device properties dialog box, switch to the "Events" tab. Event and error information related to the selected device will be displayed here.
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View the event log: In the event view, you can see the device's event list, including date, time, event ID, level, description and other information. You can find specific events by scrolling through the logs or using the search function.
Obtain device manager logs using programming
In addition to manually viewing Device Manager logs, you can also use programming to obtain Device Manager log information. Below is a sample code to get device manager logs using Python programming language: