In this article, you will learn how to use the Windows Event Log from Visual FoxPro. While you can use Windows Scripting Host (WSH) to read and write to the Windows Event Log, WSH could be disabled due to today s security requirements. Therefore, it is necessary to use the Win32 API to access the log. Using several API calls, you will learn how to read, write, and maintain the log. Logging Overview Capturing error conditions is an important part of a robust application. Historically, Visual FoxPro applications have used tables (DBFs) or text files to capture error information. However, other types of logging are available. These include XML files or the Windows Event Log. Using the Windows Event Log is desirable because other file types use proprietary formats, different user interfaces for reporting, and they cannot be merged with logs from other applications. The Windows Event Log is a standard format, stored in a centralized location and single user interface can be used to view log information from a variety of programs. Also, third party software can be purchased that will report on entries stored in the Windows Event Log.