Windows Performance Tools
This section provides documentation on the tools available within the Windows ecosystem for monitoring, analyzing, and optimizing system performance. Understanding and utilizing these tools is crucial for developers, system administrators, and power users to diagnose bottlenecks, improve application responsiveness, and ensure efficient resource utilization.
Core Performance Analysis Tools
Performance Monitor
Collect, display, and log real-time performance data. Analyze system activity and identify potential issues.
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Get a real-time, detailed view of hardware and software resources being used on your computer.
Learn MoreTask Manager
View running processes, performance statistics, application history, and user information.
Learn MoreWindows Performance Recorder (WPR)
Record system performance traces for in-depth analysis using Windows Performance Analyzer.
Learn MoreWindows Performance Analyzer (WPA)
Analyze detailed performance logs generated by WPR to pinpoint performance regressions and bottlenecks.
Learn MoreAdvanced Profiling and Debugging Tools
Process Explorer
An advanced Task Manager that shows detailed information about processes, including DLLs and handles.
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Real-time monitoring of file system, Registry, process, and thread activity.
Learn MoreApplication Verifier
Helps developers find certain types of bugs in applications by monitoring the application's use of the Windows operating system.
Learn MoreVisual Studio Profiler
Integrated profiling tools within Visual Studio for deep analysis of application performance, memory usage, and concurrency.
Learn MoreCommand-Line Utilities
`logman`
Command-line utility to create, manage, and query performance logs and providers.
Learn More`typeperf`
Displays specified performance counter data to the command line or to a log file.
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