If your PC feels slow, unstable, or behaves unpredictably, generating a System Health Report can help identify underlying issues. Windows 11 includes a built-in Performance Monitor tool that analyzes system components like CPU, memory, disk, drivers, and services—then creates a detailed diagnostic report.
The best part? You don’t need third-party software. Windows can generate a full system health report in under a minute.
Generate System Health Report in Windows 11
The steps below walk you through generating and reviewing a complete system health report using built-in tools. We recommend using the Performance Monitor method for the most detailed results.
1. Open Performance Monitor
Windows uses Performance Monitor to create system diagnostics reports.
- Press Windows + R.
- Type:
perfmon - Press Enter.
This opens the Performance Monitor console.
2. Generate a System Diagnostics Report
Now you can create a detailed system health analysis.
- In the left panel, expand Data Collector Sets.
- Expand System.
- Right-click System Diagnostics.
- Select Start.
- Wait about 60 seconds while Windows collects system data.
Windows will analyze system performance, drivers, hardware, and configuration.
3. View the System Health Report
After the scan completes:
- Expand Reports in the left panel.
- Expand System.
- Click System Diagnostics.
- Select the most recent report (based on date/time).
You’ll now see a detailed breakdown of your system health.
4. Review Key Sections in the Report
The report includes several important sections:
- Warnings – Highlights potential issues
- Informational messages – General system details
- Basic System Checks – OS version, security settings, disk health
- Hardware Configuration – CPU, RAM, devices
- Performance – Resource usage and bottlenecks
Pay close attention to warnings and failed checks.
5. Generate a System Health Report Using Command Prompt (Alternative Method)
You can also generate the same report using a command.
- Press Windows + S and search for Command Prompt.
- Right-click and select Run as administrator.
- Type:
perfmon /report - Press Enter.
- Wait 60 seconds while Windows generates the report.
The report will open automatically once completed.
6. Save or Export the Report
If you want to share the report with IT support:
- Open the generated report in Performance Monitor.
- Click File > Save As.
- Save it in your preferred location.
This is helpful for troubleshooting advanced issues.
7. When to Use System Health Reports
You should generate a system health report if:
- Your PC is running slowly
- Apps crash frequently
- You suspect driver or hardware issues
- Windows behaves unpredictably
It provides deeper insights than Task Manager alone.
Wrapping Up
Generating a System Health Report in Windows 11 is one of the most powerful built-in troubleshooting tools available. In just a minute, Windows analyzes performance, hardware, drivers, and configuration settings—then presents everything in a clear diagnostic report.
Instead of guessing what’s wrong, you can rely on the built-in tools from Microsoft Windows to give you a detailed overview of your system’s health and performance.
