In this article, we will explore the importance of monitoring the performance of the Windows 11 operating system and how to achieve it using Perfmon.exe. Monitoring performance is crucial for identifying potential issues, optimizing system resources, and ensuring smooth operation. While Perfmon.exe is a powerful tool available in the Windows environment, it offers various features and capabilities to effectively monitor and analyze system performance.

Examples:

1. Launching Perfmon.exe:

   • Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
   • Type "perfmon.exe" and press Enter to launch Perfmon.exe.

2. Creating a New Data Collector Set:

   • In the Perfmon.exe window, expand "Data Collector Sets" and right-click on "User Defined."
   • Select "New" and choose "Data Collector Set."
   • Provide a name for the data collector set and select the desired performance counters to monitor.
   • Set the data collection interval and choose the location to save the collected data.

3. Starting and Stopping Data Collection:

   • Right-click on the created data collector set and select "Start" to begin data collection.
   • To stop data collection, right-click on the data collector set and select "Stop."

4. Analyzing Collected Data:

   • Expand the "Reports" section in Perfmon.exe and navigate to "User Defined" > "Data Collector Set" > "Your Data Collector Set Name."
   • Choose the appropriate report type (e.g., System Performance, Performance Counter, etc.) to view the collected data.

5. Setting Up Alerts:

   • Right-click on the data collector set and select "Properties."
   • Go to the "Alerts" tab and configure the desired performance thresholds and actions to be triggered when those thresholds are exceeded.