.EVT File

The evt file extension is associated with Microsoft Windows XP and some older versions and used for Event Logs.

Event logs provide historical information that can help you track down system and security problems. The event-logging service controls whether events are tracked on Windows systems. When this service is started, you can track user actions and system resource usage events with the following event logs.

Microsoft Windows Vista and Windows 7 are using new format for Event Logs that has the evtx file extension.

This evt file type entry was marked as obsolete and no longer supported file format.

This type of file is no longer actively used and is most likely obsolete. This is typically the case for system files in old operating systems, file types from long discontinued software, or previous versions of certain file types (like documents, projects etc.) that were replaced in higher versions of their original programs.

An evt file extension is used for event log files associated with the Microsoft Windows XP and older versions of Windows operating system. The event log file contains recorded user actions and system resource usage.

How to open:

To view the *.evt files, use Event Viewer (%SystemRoot%\system32\eventvwr.exe) - Start -> search for Event Viewer -> Run.

How to convert:

Use Event Viewer to export *.evt file to other text formats.