File Extension Database

Open EVT File

The EVT format file is a file created by Windows Event Viewer, a program that logs system events.

In this case, the EVT contains a series of log messages that contain an ID and a series of insert strings.

The EVT is in proprietary binary format, and is used to review, analyze, and debug system performance.

To view EVT files, a computer needs to have the DLL files of the program that generated the log events.

In case the DLLs are not installed, the following error is displayed:

'Could not find description for event ID ...'.

It is important to know that EVT files can be opened without the need for DLLs, but it is not recommended.

Starting with Windows 7, EVTX files are used to replace the EVT extension.

However, Windows Event Viewer can open both types of files.

Software to open an EVT file

Microsoft Event Viewer

Typical EVT application file locations:

C:\Windows\system32\eventvwr.exe /l:"%1"

Frequently associated Windows objects:

evtfile

How Can I Open EVT File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open EVT file is to find a EVT file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a EVT file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open EVT file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as EVT file opener then try to search online for "EVT viewer", "application to open EVT file" or "open EVT file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open EVT file

How Can I Open EVT File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a EVT file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a EVT file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with EVT file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as EVT file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open EVT file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open EVT file then try to search for "EVT viewer", "application to open EVT file" or "read EVT file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read EVT file

How Can I Open EVT File on Android

If you downloaded a EVT file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded EVT file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "EVT".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "EVT viewer", "EVT file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open EVT File on iPhone or iPad

To open EVT File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the EVT file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "EVT". This way you can find apps which can open EVT files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "EVT viewer" or "EVT file" online in your favorite search engine.

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