LogFilter

Regardless of whether you are attempting to fix an error or you want to identify the events responsible for a malfunctioning feature, the best place to get the necessary information you need is the utilities' log files.

LogFilter is a program that enables you to search for specific data in extensive logs created by application, security, setup system or forwarded events.

The setup is simple and straightforward, as it entails following the generic steps you are most likely accustomed by now. The program includes a uncomplicated and well-structured interface, an appropriate choice considering the role of the application and the types of files it supports.

You should know that the utility works with text-based logs solely, so you cannot examine or search for data in files that are not in a TXT format. While plain text files could be tiresome to read and particularly, analyze, you will be glad to learn that the app includes Word Wrap and enables you to change the font's style and size. Consequentially, you can rest assured that going through a log would not be very exhausting for your eyes.

The highlight of the application stems from the filter system it packs, especially since you can surely change the settings related to a filter, define multiple filters for a single log and copy already-configured settings from one filter to another.

It is important to note that the tool can also act as a minimalistic editor for the text-based logs that you are accessing. To be more precise, you can undo modifications you performed by mistake, cut and paste chunks of text and find a particular word or expression with just one click.

In the eventuality that you are working with large log files on a regular basis or are an application developer and you would like to cut down on the time you spend searching for events or errors that, then you could consider trying out LogFilter.