EVTX File: What is it?

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EVTX File Summary

Most EVTX files can be viewed with Microsoft Event Viewer from Microsoft Corporation (the only known affiliated software application) and associated with the Windows 7 Event Log File format as it's primary file type. The majority of EVTX files are considered System Files.

EVTX files are found on both mobile and desktop platforms and can be opened using Windows operating system. These files have a Popularity Rating of "Low", meaning they are not very commonly observed on your average hard disk.

To learn more about EVTX files and their associated software applications, please see the information below. Plus, we provide a basic troubleshooting guide to solve problems with opening EVTX files.

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Varieties of EVTX Files


Main EVTX Affiliation

.EVTX
Extension:.evtx
Category:Windows 7 Event Log File

A new version of EVT, EVTX file is a Microsoft Event Viewer log that is viewable through the Event Viewer program. The log file comprises of a list of Windows' recorded events.

Organization: Microsoft Corporation
Group:System Files
Registry Key: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.evtx

Software Programs That Open The Windows 7 Event Log File:


Microsoft Event Viewer by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

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EVTX Usage


Operating System Rank

7 (45.73%)
10 (44.56%)
8.1 (5.41%)
XP (2.79%)
8 (0.97%)


Understanding EVTX Issues


Typical EVTX Opening Challenges

Microsoft Event Viewer Isn't There

Double-clicking your EVTX file prompts the message "%%os%% Can't Open EVTX File". Customarily, this means that Microsoft Event Viewer is not installed on %%os%%. The OS won't know what to do with your EVTX file, so double-clicking to load the file doesn't work.


Tip: If you don't have Microsoft Event Viewer installed, and you know of another program to open your EVTX file, you can try opening it by selecting from the programs listed under "Show Apps".


Obsolete Version of Microsoft Event Viewer

In some cases, you might have a newer (or older) version of a Windows 7 Event Log File file that is unsupported by your installed application version. If you do not have the proper version Microsoft Event Viewer (or any of the other programs listed above), you may need to try downloading a different version of it, or one of the other software applications listed above. This problem is predominately due to having a Windows 7 Event Log File file version that was created by a newer version of Microsoft Event Viewer than what you have installed on your PC.


Tip: If you right-click on your EVTX file, then select "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), you can obtain hints about what version you need.


Summary: Not having the right Microsoft Event Viewer version on your computer can cause problems opening EVTX files.


Associated Difficulties Loading EVTX Files

Assuming you have the right Microsoft Event Viewer version installed, other problems can prevent you from opening EVTX files. There can be other issues - unrelated to software - preventing you from opening EVTX files. These other problems include (listed in order from most to least common):

  • File references in the Windows Registry for EVTX are wrong
  • Accidental deletion of the description of the EVTX file in the Windows registry
  • Defective install of a EVTX program, such as Microsoft Event Viewer
  • File corruption affecting your EVTX file
  • The EVTX is infected with a virus
  • Drivers associated with EVTX software need to be updated
  • Windows cannot load your Windows 7 Event Log File file due to insufficient resources (eg. RAM)

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