Author:
Roger Morrison
Date Of Creation:
19 September 2021
Update Date:
1 July 2024
Content
Do you think someone has been snooping around your computer? Are you just curious how often you sign up? Read below how to check when your computer has been accessed.
To step
If you just want to know the basics, hit Start> Run or the Windows key + R. Then type "cmd" and press Enter. This will open the Command Prompt. In the window, type "systeminfo" and press Enter. After a few moments you will see a list of information; scroll through it until you find System Boot Time. However, if you want a lot more data, read on. 
Go to Start> Run or press Windows Key + R. If you have a version of Windows newer than XP, you may need to type the following in the Start menu, in "Search". 
Type "eventvwr.msc" and press Enter.
The Event Viewer will be displayed (in Windows Vista the UAC message may be displayed - click Continue).
Open System Log.
This is a log of everything that recently happened on your computer with dates and times. You can use this information to find out when your computer was last used.
Tips
- Sometimes you don't need to type the ".msc" extension, although some versions of Windows may need it. If you are not sure, just type it after it.
- You can also abstract a modified history of your computers log files from this menu.
Warnings
- Don't dig too deep if you don't know what you're doing.
- These instructions do not work in Windows XP.
