Windows 10: Windows System Event Log clears itself on computer start-up

Discus and support Windows System Event Log clears itself on computer start-up in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Hi,I noticed something weird in Windows System Event Log Viewer,any time I reboot, shut down manually the computer the System Event Log clears.The... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Li_M0_N, Mar 17, 2022.

  1. LI_M0_N
    Li_M0_N Win User

    Windows System Event Log clears itself on computer start-up


    Hi,I noticed something weird in Windows System Event Log Viewer,any time I reboot, shut down manually the computer the System Event Log clears.The first thing showing is:"The System log file was cleared." and the Date and Time is exactly when I power on the PC.I have looked at another pc, it has all it's logs from day one...How can I find out what is the cause?thanks.

    :)
     
    Li_M0_N, Mar 17, 2022
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  2. DAVIDPOSTILL
    DavidPostill Win User

    Clearing Administrative Events Log in Windows10

    How To Clear Administrative Events Log

    The Administrative Events log (listed under Custom Views) in the Event Viewer is a Filter that contains all of the event from the System, Security and Application event logs.

    You can either clear these individual logs, or use the instructions below to clear all the event logs.

    To Clear All Event Logs in Event Viewer in Windows

    cmd shell solution:

    PowerShell solution:

    Source How to Clear All Event Logs in Event Viewer in Windows

    To Clear Individual Event Viewer Logs in Event Viewer

    Source How to Clear All Event Logs in Event Viewer in Windows
     
    DavidPostill, Mar 17, 2022
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  3. JOHNBURNS
    JohnBurns Win User
    Clear All Event Logs in Event Viewer in Windows  


    FWIW CCleaner will clear the Event Viewer Logs - just check the box under Windows>Advanced>Windows Events Logs. run CCleaner and it's that simple. Much faster than most ,bat files I've tried. Just a suggestion.
     
    JohnBurns, Mar 17, 2022
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  4. ANDREASCHIAVINATO
    AndreaSchiavinato Win User

    Windows System Event Log clears itself on computer start-up

    "Windows Event Log" service not starting

    When I start the "Windows Event Log" service I get the following error:

    Windows could not start the Windows Event Log service on Local Computer.

    Error 15008: The specified xml text was not well-formed. See Extended Error for more details.

    Any suggestion on how to make this sevice work again?

    Thanks,
     
    AndreaSchiavinato, Mar 17, 2022
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