Tips to open EVT file

Can't open the EVT file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open EVT files as well as a list of programs that support EVT files.

EVT file extension

File Name Windows Event Viewer Log Format
File Developer Microsoft
File Category System Files

The EVT file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the EVT files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the EVT file on each system platform.

Operating systems
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What is EVT file?

The EVT file has been categorized as System Files. The creator of this file is Microsoft. In addition to this file, the System Files category includes 323 related files. Windows Event Viewer Log Format appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The Microsoft Event Viewer application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Microsoft Corporation. This file type can also be opened by 4 other programs. The Microsoft Winrep, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Microsoft Log Parser programs will also handle the file when the Microsoft Event Viewer program does not fulfill its role.

How to open EVT file?

The most common problem when using Windows Event Viewer Log Format is that a specific EVT is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open EVT, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This problem can be easily remedied.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the EVT file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.

Step 1. Install Microsoft Event Viewer

The first step is to check if the computer has the Microsoft Event Viewer program installed. This can be achieved by typing Microsoft Event Viewer into the operating system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file EVT with Microsoft Event Viewer. Below is a list of programs that support the file EVT.

Step 2. Create association of Microsoft Event Viewer with EVT files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the EVT file still does not use the Microsoft Event Viewer program, it means no association. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the EVT file with the Microsoft Event Viewer application.

Step 3. Update Microsoft Event Viewer to the latest version

If, despite the association of the Microsoft Event Viewer program with the Windows Event Viewer Log Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. In this case, use the Microsoft Corporation website or update the program from the application.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the EVT file

Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. The most common file problems are:

Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This suggests truncating the EVT file contents when downloading or copying. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file EVT or the program directory. Sometimes virus-infected EVT files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of EVT file may not always be supported by the latest software version. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular EVT file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use Microsoft help.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file EVT except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. If possible, you can try to move the EVT file to another location.
This problem usually affects more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If nothing helps, please reset the device.