Event Trace Log
General Information
| Title | ETL File Extension |
| Extension | .etl |
| Full Form | Event Trace Log |
| File Type | Binary File |
| Developer | Microsoft |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store event logs |
| Additional Functions | Performance analysis, Debugging |
| Features | Binary format, Compressed |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High fidelity |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Via software |
Use Cases
| System Diagnostics | Yes |
| Performance Monitoring | Yes |
| Software Debugging | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Sensitive data exposure |
| Best Practices | Controlled access, Encryption |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | With Windows NT |
| Latest Version | N/A |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .log, .evtx |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Windows Event Viewer |
Included with OS | Windows |
 Microsoft Message Analyzer |
Free | Windows |
 tracerpt |
Included with OS | Windows |