.LOG1 File Extension

Windows Registry Hive Log File

The log1 file extension is associated with the Microsoft Windows registry. Default file name is ntuser.dat.LOG1. The file contains a log of changes made to the user's registry over time. The log1 file...

General Information

Title .LOG1 File Extension
Extension .log1
Full Form Windows Registry Hive Log File
File Type System Log File
Developer Microsoft
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store changes
Additional Functions Support system recovery
Features Binary format, Transaction log

File Characteristics

Quality System-specific
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Not advised

Use Cases

System Recovery Yes
Troubleshooting Yes
Forensics Analysis Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Unauthorized access
Best Practices Regular backup, Limited access

Historical/Version Information

Introduced With Windows Vista
Related to Registry hives

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .reg, .dat, .log

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Windows OS Licensed Windows
Registry Editor Free Windows