How to Know when Your Computer Was Last Used

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: If you just want the basics

   Then type cmd and press Enter.
   
   That will bring up the Command Window.
   
   In the Command Window, type systeminfo and press Enter.
   
   After a few moments you'll see a list of information; scroll through it to find System Boot Time.
   
   Or, if you really want to dig into the gory details, do the following.
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   Step 2: Start > Run or press the Windows Key +R.

   ,,,, You can use this data to find out when your computer was last used.
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   Step 3: Go to Start > Run or press Window Keys + R. If you are running a version later than XP

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   Step 4: you may need to type the following in smart search in the start menu.

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   Step 5: Type 'eventvwr.msc' and press Enter.

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   Step 6: The Event Viewer should come up (if you are using Windows Vista and UAC pops up

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   Step 7: choose Continue).

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   Step 8: Open the System Log.

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   Step 9: This is a log of everything that has happened recently on your computer with dates and times.

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