If you use Windows Task Manager or the Perfmon /res command to start Resource Monitor on a computer that is running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2, the Perfmon.exe process crashes.

Fixes an issue in which the CPU usage of the resource monitor is very high and provides a method to monitor the CPU usage.

This article describes how to create log files using System Monitor in Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows XP or Microsoft Windows Server 2003. Download and use the Performance Monitor Wizard (PerfWiz) to make the log configuration process easier to set up.

Fixes an issue in which a data collector set in Performance Monitor does not collect all required performance counter data. This issue occurs in Windows 7 or in Windows Server 2008 R2.

If some Windows functions aren't working or Windows crashes, use the System File Checker to scan Windows and restore your files. Though the steps below might look complicated at first glance, just follow them in order, step-by-step, and we’ll try to get you back on track.

Learn how to update drivers in Windows using Device Manager to update or reinstall a driver.

Symptoms. When you try to access the Performance Monitor (Perfmon.exe) on a remote computer, you receive an error message that resembles the following: Access Is Denied. Users who are members of the Administrators group do not experience this problem. Resolution.

This article describes the update rollup for Windows RT, Windows 8, and Windows Server 2012 that is dated September 2013. This update rollup package includes performance and reliability improvements. We recommend that you apply this update rollup as part of your regular maintenance routines.

Fixes an issue in which the average value for certain performance counters is computed incorrectly in Windows 8, Windows Server 2012, Windows 7 SP1, and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1.

Make sure you have the latest updates for Windows and device drivers. 2. Restart your PC and open only the apps you need. 3. Use ReadyBoost to help improve performance. 4. Make sure the system is managing the page file size. 5. Check for low disk space and free up space.