In this tutorial, I will illustrate how to generate system performance report in Windows 11, which will provide you with a comprehensive overview of your system’s performance. The report is useful to identify performance bottlenecks or issues such as high CPU usage, memory leaks, or slow disk I/O.
If you find your Windows 11 PC running slowly, there are several aspects to examine. Fortunately, Windows 11 comes equipped with built-in tools for error-checking and optimization, allowing you to troubleshoot and efficiently resolve computer issues.
One such troubleshooting utility in Windows operating systems in Performance Monitor. It is a built-in tool in Microsoft Windows operating systems that allows users to monitor and analyze system performance.
Steps to Generate a System Performance Report in Windows 11
To generate a System Performance Report in Windows 11, you can use the built-in Performance Monitor tool. Here’s how to do it:
Step 1: Open Performance Monitor
Press Win + R keys to open the Run dialog box. Type perfmon and press Enter. You may also type performance monitor in the search and launch the tool.
Step 2: Start System Performance Report
In the left-hand pane of the Performance Monitor window, expand Data Collector Sets > System. Right-click on System Diagnostics and select Start.
Step 3: Wait for the Report to Generate
The tool will collect data for about 60 seconds. After it is completed, the report will be available under Reports. On the hard drive, the generated reports are saved in C:\PerfLogs\System\Performance folder.
Step 4: View the Generated Report
In the left-hand pane, expand the Reports node. Expand System > System Performance. Click on the latest report (it will have a timestamp as its name) to view detailed system performance information.
What does Performance Report Includes?
The generated System Performance Report provides detailed insights about your Windows 11 PC that includes the following information:
- CPU Usage
- Memory Usage
- Disk Activity
- Network Activity
- Drivers and Services
- Processes and Applications
Export the system performance report
To share the performance report with your technician, you can either export it as a PDF or print it for later analysis. Simply right-click on the generated report and choose the “Print” option.
On the Print dialog window, select Microsoft Print to PDF and click Print. Save the PDF report to a folder on your PC. You can open this report with Edge browser or PDF viewer of your choice.
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