EventLogExpert

by Microsoft Corporationv26.7.10.1209

Last updated Jul 27, 2026

A Windows Event Log viewer for tech support and IT professionals.

Install with winget

$ winget install --id Microsoft.EventLogExpert --exact --version 26.7.10.1209

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

Silent install command for EventLogExpert

EventLogExpert uses MSIX. The silent install switches are (no switches needed).

One-line silent install (x64)

Add-AppxPackage -Path .\installer.msix

See the full silent install reference for EventLogExpert →

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Installers · v26.7.10.1209

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x64	MSIX	-		Direct
arm64	MSIX	-		Direct

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

1 known CVE via NVD

nonePatched in wingetCVE-2006-6753Dec 26, 2006
Event Viewer (eventvwr.exe) in Microsoft Windows does not properly display log data that contains '%' (percent) characters, which might make it impossible to use Event Viewer to determine the actual data that triggered an event, and might produce long strings that are not proper...

Source: NVD, updated 5h ago. Patch status is best-effort: NVD's fix version is compared against the latest version in winget, but the two version formats don't always align. Confirm with the vendor advisory before treating any specific build as safe.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install EventLogExpert on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id Microsoft.EventLogExpert --exact --version 26.7.10.1209. winget downloads the installer from Microsoft Corporation and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install EventLogExpert silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id Microsoft.EventLogExpert --exact 26.7.10.1209 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

What are the silent install switches for EventLogExpert?

EventLogExpert uses MSIX. MSIX packages install silently by default - no switches are needed (Add-AppxPackage -Path .\installer.msix).

How do I uninstall EventLogExpert via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id Microsoft.EventLogExpert --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from EventLogExpert's Apps & Features entry.

Is EventLogExpert free?

EventLogExpert is distributed under MIT. Refer to the publisher (https://github.com/microsoft/EventLogExpert) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does EventLogExpert work on Windows 10?

Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls EventLogExpert directly from the publisher.

How do I keep EventLogExpert up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id Microsoft.EventLogExpert --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 3 versions of EventLogExpert from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

Recent versions

26.7.10.1209latest
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