How to Check Device Performance in Windows 11

Windows 11 includes a built-in tool that checks your computer’s health and security. This report tells you if your system is running smoothly or if it needs attention.

Why check your device health?

Checking your health report helps you catch problems before they become serious. It ensures your storage is not full, your software is up to date, and your system clock is accurate.

What happens when done?

Once you finish checking, you will see a status report. Green checkmarks mean everything is working correctly. Yellow marks indicate that you need to take action to fix a specific issue.

Windows Security Windows Security provides a summary on the Device Performance & health page. This tool monitors your system for security threats and general performance issues.

The report tracks the last scan time, storage capacity, software updates, and the Windows Time service automatically synchronizes your system clock. If the time service stops, your system clock may drift, which can cause other apps to fail.

How to check your system health

Follow these steps to view your report:

1. In the search box on your taskbar, type Windows Security.
2. Select Windows Security from the search results.

Note: This process does not require admin privileges, though some fixes suggested by the report might.

1. Inside the Windows Security app, click on Device performance & health.

You will now see the health report page.

The report covers these main areas:

• Storage capacity: Checks if you are running out of disk space.
• Apps and software: Alerts you if programs are failing or need updates.
• Battery life: Shows if apps are draining your battery too quickly.
• Windows Time service: Ensures your clock is set correctly for system processes.

If your device has performance issues, read our post on how to improve Windows 11 performance.

If your device has low disk space, read our post on freeing disk space in Windows 11.

If your devicedoesn’t have the latest updates, check our post on how to update Windows 11.

Summary

Monitoring your device health is a simple way to keep your computer running fast and secure. Remember to check the Device Performance & health page often, keep your storage clean, and ensure your system is fully updated. By fixing issues early, you prevent larger problems later.