When did my computer start up / shut down?

Was someone on my computer? You can find out when your computer was started up or shut down in a few simple steps. We explain how exactly in this tip.

This will tell you when your computer started and shutdown

1. Click on the home button (formerly "Start") and type in "eventvwr". How to open the so-called "result display".
2. Click the Windows Logs folder in the left menu, and then click System.
3. Here you will find the system logs sorted by date and time (see picture).
4. The log with event ID 6009 indicates when your computer started and ID 6006 when your PC was shut down.

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