How to check the Shutdown and Startup Log in Windows 11/10

Open the Run dialogue box, and input eventvwr.msc then hit Ok. In Event Viewer, select Windows Logs > System from the left pane. From the right, click on the Filter Current Log link.

Type in 41,1074,6006,6008 into the box below Includes/Exclude Event IDs... Hit Ok. Windows then displays all shutdown-related events.

Types of events in Windows related to shutting down and restarting

They are more than four events related to shutting down and restarting the Windows 10 operating system; we will list the important five. They are:

• Event ID 41: This event indicates that Windows rebooted without a complete shutdown.
• Event ID 1074: This event is written down when an application is responsible for the system shut down or restart. It also indicates when a user restarted or shut down the system by using the Start menu or by pressing CTRL+ALT+DEL.
• Event ID 6006: This event indicates that Windows was adequately turned off.
• Event ID 6008: This Event indicates an improper or dirty shutdown. It shows up when the most recent shutdown was unexpected.