What log files to check in Windows Server 2008 if it fails to boot

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If the server did not start then what log file can check that would indicate why?

Is there a file to check in Windows to see which process or file is causing the system not to boot proerly and then remove those files or disable that process from starting?

Best Answer

You can press F8 while he system is booting an it should give you the Advanced Boot Options menu.

From this you can select Enable Boot Logging which creates a file ntbtlog.txt which lists all the drivers loaded etc.

You can also select various Safe Mode options and Last Known Good options.

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