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What does the command "C:\>wevtutil gl <log name>" display?

The correct answer is A. Configuration information of a specific Event Log. The 'wevtutil' (Windows Events Command Line Utility) command uses 'gl' (get-log) to retrieve and display configuration information for a specific event log, including properties such as whether the log is enabled, its maximum size, retention policy, log file path, and access…

Submitted by the_admin· Apr 18, 2026Computer Forensics in Today's World

Question

What does the command "C:>wevtutil gl <log name>" display?

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  • AConfiguration information of a specific Event Log
  • BEvent logs are saved in .xml format
  • CEvent log record structure
  • DList of available Event Logs

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Explanation

The 'wevtutil' (Windows Events Command Line Utility) command uses 'gl' (get-log) to retrieve and display configuration information for a specific event log, including properties such as whether the log is enabled, its maximum size, retention policy, log file path, and access permissions. Other wevtutil parameters serve different purposes: 'el' lists all available event logs, 'qe' queries events, and 'epl' exports logs. Understanding wevtutil is essential for Windows forensic investigations as event logs are a primary source of evidence.

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#Windows Event Logs#wevtutil#Command-line Utilities#System Artifacts

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