clear logs

About this tag
Discussions on WindowsForum.com about clearing logs focus on using the Event Viewer to delete event logs, particularly the CBS.log and other Windows logs. Users seek guidance on navigating the Event Viewer tree to locate and clear specific logs, and share scripts or batch files that automate clearing all event logs with one click. While some caution against clearing logs, others find it useful for troubleshooting or system maintenance. Topics cover Windows 7, 8, and later versions, with methods including manual steps and automated scripts run as administrator.
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    Windows 10 using the Event Viewer

    I want to clear the log Windows\Logs\CBS\CBS.log. The directions state to use the tree on the left side of the screen to go down to the log I want to clear. I cannot get to the CBS.log. I need some guidance on how this is done.
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    • cbs log clear logs event viewer guidance log management troubleshooting user guide windows 10 windows 11 windows logs
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support

  2. Windows 8 How to Clear All Windows 8 Event Logs

    This script was made for Windows 7 but works perfectly on Windows 8: Event Viewer One Click Clear - Windows 7 Help Forums Note: Some say you should never clear the Event Logs but when "I can't see the forrest for the trees", I run this script (as admin). All kudos to the author!
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    Windows 7 Clear the Windows 7 Event Viewer with One Click.

    I'd figure this be the right place to put this. Do not know if it had been posted but it took me ten minutes to clear every event log, decided to check if there were a batch file of some sort for clearing the event viewer log in a one click easy fast way, stumbled upon this. Clear the Windows...