How to read own internal Windows logs?

[Guest]

I have this problem that I have to show to one person that I haven't opened a
certain files with my computer. How can I do this?

Does windows have that kind of log file that saves all the information about
opened files?

Please, I need urgent help!

 

[DatabaseBen]

i don't think there is unless
somekind of spyware or employee
monitoring program or a parent monitoring
program that will record the kids
usages and access of websites, programs
and files....

in addition if there is improper security
measures, files can be accessed/
opened by a hacker from anywhere in
the world, like china, russia, etc...

in a legal perspective the burden of proof
that you did opened a file bares with
the accuser. You are in America, right?

 

[Joe Wright]

I have this problem that I have to show to one person that I haven't opened
certain files with my computer. How can I do this?

Does windows have that kind of log file that saves all the information about
opened files?

Please, I need urgent help!

You can look at the properties of a file. If the modified date is older
than the date of the "offense", the file wasn't edited. That's a far
cry from the key logger you would have needed to prove no-fault, but
it's the best I can suggest.

 

[AJR]

Doesn't make sense - If "someone" does not want you to have access to
certain files - file/ folder permissions should be set or sharing removed.
Real time "watching" can be through Computer management via Control panel
Admin tools.
Assumption is that you are on a network - by your statement "...haven't
opened >> certain files with my computer..." implying files are not on your
computer.