Find System Events – Windows

Objective:

This article helps you identify key system events from the Windows Event Log that may require your attention — such as update failures or installation issues. Reviewing these events regularly can assist in proactive troubleshooting and system maintenance.

Overview:

The system collects detailed logs of activities and errors via the Windows Event Log. The System Events Report presents this data in a structured format to help IT teams quickly spot and address issues.

How to Access This Report

To view system events for Windows devices:

Navigate to:
EM → Checks → System Events - Windows

This will list all relevant Windows system logs collected from connected devices.

This report includes:

• Event ID – Unique identifier of the system event

• Computer – Name of the device where the event occurred

• MessageString – Summary of the event (e.g. Windows update failed)

• LevelString – Severity of the event (e.g. Error)

• TaskString / OpcodeString / ChannelString – Additional context

• ProviderString – Source reporting the event (e.g. Windows Update Agent)

• Hosts / Device Names – Details for device-level traceability

Screenshot below for reference 

Use Case: 

This report is useful for:

• Detecting Windows update failures

• Tracking system errors across multiple devices

• Aiding in root cause analysis during troubleshooting