Boot logging

Question

What is boot logging and how do I enable it?

mombodog · Answer

Tapping F8 several times during the Dell logo screen during the boot process get you the windows advanced screen, this is where you can select 'enable boot logging'

Mary G · Answer

It is a log file so you can read all the elements of the boot process to spot possible problems. Very geeky.

2350 · Answer

Ok, so once I enable boot logging, then my computer will start up normally and then the next time that my computer is either restarted or turned on for the first time then boot logging will not be enabled? What I mean is that when I enable boot logging, a file is created and then if I want to compare the file contents a second time, then I would have to enable boot logging again manually?

mombodog · Answer

Yes, this is true. It is a one time event.

2350 · Answer

Once I enable boot logging, where is the log stored?

2350 · Answer

Thank you for your help.

mombodog · Answer

You are welcome, good luck.

2350 · Answer

Thank you.

mombodog · Answer

Enable Boot Logging: Creates a log file (Ntbtlog.txt) in the systemroot folder     in other words C:\Windows

Windows General

Boot logging

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