Windows logon reminder notifications are helpful alerts that remind you to perform certain actions or provide important information when you log in to your computer. These notifications can include messages about software updates, security warnings, or important announcements from your system administrator. If you have missed or dismissed any of these notifications and want to view their history, you can easily do so using the Event Viewer tool in Windows. In this article, we will guide you through the steps to view your Windows logon reminder notification history.
Step 1: Open Event Viewer
To begin, press the Windows key on your keyboard or click on the Windows icon in the bottom left corner of your screen to open the Start menu. In the search bar, type "Event Viewer" and click on the "Event Viewer" app that appears in the search results.
Step 2: Navigate to the Notification History
Once Event Viewer is open, you will see a window with a navigation pane on the left side. In the navigation pane, expand the "Applications and Services Logs" folder by clicking on the arrow next to it. Then, expand the "Microsoft" folder, followed by the "Windows" folder.
Scroll down the list of folders and locate the folder named "NotificationUI." Click on it to select it.
Step 3: View the Notification History
After selecting the "NotificationUI" folder, you will see a list of events in the middle pane of the Event Viewer window. These events represent the logon reminder notifications that you have received on your computer.
To view the details of a specific notification, simply double-click on it. A new window will open, displaying information such as the date and time the notification was triggered, the notification message, and any additional details related to the notification.
If you want to filter the notification history to only show logon reminder notifications, you can do so by clicking on the "Filter Current Log" option in the Actions pane on the right side of the Event Viewer window. In the "Filter" tab, select "By log" from the "Event log" drop-down menu, and then choose "NotificationUI" from the list of available logs. Click on the "OK" button to apply the filter.
Step 4: Export the Notification History (optional)
If you need to keep a record of your notification history or share it with someone else, you can export it to a file. To do this, right-click on the "NotificationUI" folder in the navigation pane and select "Save All Events As..." from the context menu. Choose a location on your computer to save the exported file, give it a name, and select the desired file format (e.g., CSV or XML). Click on the "Save" button to export the notification history.
That's it! You have successfully viewed your Windows logon reminder notification history using the Event Viewer tool. Remember to regularly check your notification history to stay updated on any important messages or alerts from your computer system.
References
| Number | Source |
|---|---|
| 1 | Open Event Viewer in Windows 10 |
| 2 | Display information about previous logons during user logon |