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shutdown history
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Shutdown history in Windows 11 is recorded by the system and can be accessed through Event Viewer, PowerShell, or automated scripts. Key Event IDs help distinguish clean shutdowns from crashes or power failures. This tag covers methods to check shutdown history, interpret logs, and set up monitoring for troubleshooting or audit purposes.
Every shutdown and restart your Windows 11 PC performs is recorded somewhere — and knowing where to look can turn an annoying mystery reboot into a solvable troubleshooting task or a clear audit trail. This article walks through every practical way to check shutdown history in Windows 11 — from...