Resource settings in a Windows environment refer to the configuration and allocation of system resources such as CPU, memory, disk space, and network bandwidth. Proper resource management is crucial for ensuring optimal system performance, preventing bottlenecks, and maintaining system stability. This article will guide you through various methods to manage and monitor resource settings in Windows, using built-in tools and command-line utilities.

Examples:

1. Using Task Manager:
Task Manager is a built-in tool that provides a quick overview of system resource usage.

• To open Task Manager, press Ctrl + Shift + Esc.


• Navigate to the "Performance" tab to view real-time statistics for CPU, memory, disk, and network usage.


• You can also use the "Processes" tab to identify and manage resource-hungry applications.

2. Using Resource Monitor:
Resource Monitor offers more detailed insights into resource usage.

• Open Resource Monitor by typing resmon in the Run dialog (Win + R).


• Use the tabs (CPU, Memory, Disk, Network) to monitor specific resources.


• You can end processes or suspend them to free up resources.

3. Using PowerShell:
PowerShell provides powerful cmdlets for managing and monitoring system resources.

• To check CPU usage, use:
  

   Get-Process | Sort-Object CPU -Descending | Select-Object -First 10



• To check memory usage, use:
  

   Get-Process | Sort-Object WorkingSet -Descending | Select-Object -First 10



• To get detailed system information, use:
  

   Get-ComputerInfo

4. Using Performance Monitor:
Performance Monitor allows you to create custom monitoring and alerting rules.

• Open Performance Monitor by typing perfmon in the Run dialog (Win + R).


• Add counters for specific resources you want to monitor (e.g., Processor, Memory, Disk).


• Set up alerts to notify you when resource usage exceeds defined thresholds.

5. Using Command Prompt:
Command Prompt can also be used for basic resource monitoring.

• To check disk usage, use:
  

   dir C:\



• To check network configuration, use:
  

   ipconfig /all