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One of your users is complaining of slowdowns on their computer, and the issue seems to appear randomly every week. Which one of these utilities would provide you with a long-term view of their computer statistics?

A) Performance Monitor

B) Event Viewer

C) Task Manager

D) Disk Management

E) Just stand behind them. All day.


The answer: A) Performance Monitor

The Windows Performance Monitor provides a detailed view of many different metrics. Data can also be stored and retrieved for future analysis.

Want to know more? Watch “Administrative Tools.”

The Windows operating system is a complex environment, and it takes specialized administrative tools to properly maintain all aspects of the OS. In this video, you’ll learn how to monitor activity with the Event Viewer, manage Services, and monitor the operation of the OS with the Performance Monitor.