Clear Event Viewer in Windows 10, 8, 7

1. Clear the Windows Event Log manually

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2. Use Command Prompt

Now you have two methods for clearing event logs in Windows 10, 8, 7. As a side note, you should be very careful not to delete an event log you might need later.

How to Clear Event Logs in Windows 10, 8, 7

The two methods listed above show you how to clear a specific event log from Windows 10, 8 or Windows 7. Now, we’re going to show you how to clear all the event logs at once. There are a couple of methods for clearing all event logs at once, so you can pick one that best suits your needs.

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Method 1 – Clear Event Logs With Command Prompt

Command Prompt is probably the most used tool for solving all system-related problems, and it can be used for clearing all event logs, as well. Here’s what you need to do to clear all event logs with Command Prompt: That’s all, your all your event logs are now cleared. This is probably the simplest way to clear all event logs in Windows 10 or Windows 8.1, but if you want to try other ways, see how to do that, below. SPONSORED

Method 2 – Clear Event Log With PowerShell

To clear all event logs with Windows PowerShell, do the following:

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Method 3 – Clear Event Logs Using VBScript/WMI

Here’s how to clear all Event Logs using VBScript/WMI (but be noted that you can clear only classic Event Logs): That’s all, now you know a high variety of ways to clear your Event Log in Windows 10, Windows 8.1 and Windows 7. Clearing your Event Log is very useful, especially when you’re trying to pinpoint the exact cause of an error that you recently experienced. If you have any questions, just reach for the comment section below. RELATED STORIES TO CHECK OUT:

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