Whenever a Mac computer system recognizes that an error has occurred in a software program or basic function, it makes note of the problem in a log file that is stored on the main hard drive. Users can access this log file at any time through the Console application in the "Utilities" folder. Console lists all recent error messages that the computer has found, which can be helpful when you are trying to troubleshoot a hardware or software problem. This article explains how to the view the error log in the Console program.
- Difficulty:
- Moderately Easy
Instructions
- Mac running OS X 10.4 or later
-
-
1
Open a new Finder window by clicking on the icon in the dock.
-
2
Navigate to the "Applications" folder and open the "Utilities" folder.
-
3
Double-click on the "Console" icon to open the utility program. A new window will open that lists all recent system-error messages.
-
4
Click the "Show Log List" button in the upper right corner of the Console window to view all available log files.
-
5
Select an individual log file from the left portion of the window to view all related error messages.
Read Next:
-
How to Permanently Delete Console Messages on a Mac
Whenever a Mac computer recognizes that a system error has occurred, the computer automatically makes a note of the problem in a...
-
How to Clear the Console Log on a Mac
When a Mac computer recognizes that an error has occurred somewhere in its system, it makes a note of the problem in...
-
How to Enable & View the Java Console in a Mac
The Mac OS X operating system has support for Java applets built in. However, by default, the Java Console tool is disabled...
-
How to Play Console Games on Your Mac
Traditionally, the Apple Mac has been regarded as the poor cousin of Windows-based PCs when it comes to gaming: far more games,...
-
What Is Java Console?
The Java Console is a special program used to assist developers in finding and correcting bugs in their applications. It is not...
-
How to Launch the Java Console
The Java console provides information about the version (of Java) installed on your system, the home directory of the current user, as...
-
How to Open a Java Console
The Java run-time runs programs written in the Java programming language. Java software is often used for programs embedded on Web pages,...
-
Effective Communication in Counseling
It is the job of a counselor to try and help a person with the decisions and troubles that she is facing...
-
How to View Update Log on a Mac
With Apple's Mac OS X operating system and the Software Update utility, users can automatically schedule and install important updates for programs...
-
How to Find the Log Files on a Mac Computer
Launch the "Console" application and a list of your log files will appear on the screen. The log files will tell you...
