Rangecast FAQ
[FAQ-1141] Identify the reason for a Windows shutdown or reboot

Page Type: REFERENCE

OVERVIEW

In Windows Control Panel, there is a system log describing the general reason for all Windows shutdowns and reboots

METHOD

1) In Windows Control Panel, navigate to the following location:

System and Security - Administrative Tools - Event Viewer

2) In the Event Viewer navigation tab (left side), navigate to the following location: "Windows Logs - System"




3) In the Event Viewer "Actions" tab (right side), select "Filter Current Log"

4) In the field "Includes/Excludes Event IDs", enter the following text (without the quotation marks): "1074,6008"



5) Click OK

6) Review the event log for shutdowns/reboots. Individual events are listed by date/time, and clicking on an event will show additional information





CITATIONS

INDEX

Images shown - [block]