To keep your PC healthy and ensure smooth performance on Windows 11, it's important to take care of its health. You can use various tools to check your PC status, such as Task Manager, Windows Settings, PowerShell for SSDs, and the PC Health App. Check out working methods and tips to monitor your PC health.
Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc simultaneously.
Now this will open Task Manager. Click on 'Performance' in the left-hand side item list to view the health status.
Key Areas to Monitor / Performance Tab
Processes Tab
Regularly review the Startup tab to disable unnecessary programs that can affect boot time and overall system performance.
Press Windows + I simultaneously.
Navigate to Privacy & Security > Windows Security.
Device Performance & Health:
Virus & Threat Protection
Firewall & Network Protection
Enable "Cloud-delivered Protection" and "Automatic Sample Submission" for enhanced security with Microsoft's cloud-based analysis.
Download the app from the official Microsoft website.
Install the application following on-screen prompts.
Launch the app and click "Check Now" to initiate the assessment.
What It Checks
After major Windows updates, rerun this check to ensure new features or requirements haven't affected your system's compatibility.
Press Windows + R to open the Run dialog.
Now, Type "msinfo32" and then press Enter.
Review the following:
If your hardware barely meets the requirements, consider upgrades to improve performance and ensure future compatibility.
"Press WIN + X, then select Terminal (Admin) to open PowerShell as Administrator.
Run: Get-PhysicalDisk | Get-StorageReliabilityCounter | Select DeviceId, Wear, ReadErrorsTotal, WriteErrorsTotal
Regular backups are crucial, especially as SSDs age. Consider replacement when wear levels are high or error counts increase.
Open the Start menu and Search PowerShell to Open PowerShell as Administrator.
Now Type: sfc /scannow
What SFC Does
Run SFC periodically or when experiencing unexplained system behavior.
Press Windows + R, type "mdsched.exe", and press Enter.
Choose "Restart now and check for problems".
Check these
When to Run
When to run If experiencing frequent blue screens (BSODs).
When applications crash unexpectedly.
If you suspect memory-related issues.
Tools like HWMonitor provide detailed real-time stats.
Regularly update drivers using Device Manager.
Use CrystalDiskInfo to monitor SSD health.
Tools like BatteryCare optimize battery life.
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