Tip #3982 - Vista System Health Report
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Q:
I am now using Windows Vista and before I purchased it, I heard that there
was supposed to be something with it called a Health Report. Other than
that, I know nothing about it. Can you please fill me in?
A:
Of course I can! This is an excellent question and it is one that will
surely help all of you Windows Vista users in a big way. So, if that's
you, be sure to listen up!
First, allow me to
give you a scenario. You're working on your computer and all the sudden,
the program you're using errors out on you. You're unable to do anything,
but shut down the application, restart your computer and start over. And
yes, this could mean that most of your work goes unsaved. In the midst
of everything, there's no explanation as to what actually happened with
your program. You have no idea where the error came from or even what
it was about. How frustrated would you be if that happened to you? Wouldn't
you just be so confused and quite frankly, a little angry? I know I would!
Well, if you're using
Windows Vista, you'll never have to worry about that again. Luckily, Microsoft
created a new program called the System Health Report that
helps track down any errors that may occur within your software or hardware.
It is one of the main tools used in Vista to diagnose and troubleshoot
those kinds of problems. It even tracks any errors that you may not even
be aware of.
So, how does the System
Health Report work? Well, once you run the program, it generates a report
that tells you exactly what problems lie in your Vista computer system.
It tells you what's keeping Vista from running smoothly or safely and
it even gives you some suggestions on how to fix some of those problems
on your own. Now, even if your computer seems to be fine, it's recommended
that you run this application either way. You may be surprised at what
it finds. Here's how you can get your own report:
Go to Start,
Control Panel and then select the System and
Maintenance link. From there, click on Performance Information
and Tools. In the left pane, choose the Advanced Tools
link and then click on the link that says "Generate a System
Health Report," which is located at the bottom of the screen.
Then you just have to wait for the process to complete so you can see
your report.
Once your report comes
up, you will be able to see a list of the following criteria: the status
of any critical components on your computer, whether or not the problem
has been detected and any possible solutions you can try. If it does offer
up some suggestions for you, give those a try first. If they don't fix
your problems, you may want to think about either contacting Microsoft
or your computer's manufacturer for additional help in getting those problems
solved. You definitely don't want to keep them lingering on.
Now, it's also recommended
that you turn off your antivirus, anti-spyware, etc. programs before you
begin the System Health Report process. You can turn them back on as soon
as your report is compiled. Either way, I hope this little tidbit of information
saves you from more serious computer issues down the road and not to mention,
that frustration and anger you felt earlier. Check it out!
~ Erin
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