For example, say you installed an application and soon after, your operating system started to malfunction or fail several times a week. The Reliability Monitor allows you to establish if the application installation is related to the recurring failures.<\/p>\n
Think of it as a simpler version of Event Viewer as it\u2019s easier to navigate, so you can quickly pinpoint errors.<\/p>\n
The tool collects performance data of critical system components, such as the CPU, data drives, memory, and fans. It then creates a visual summary of performance-relevant events in a format we can easily understand.<\/p>\n
How to Check the Reliability History in Windows 10<\/h2>\n
There are different ways to check the reliability history on a Windows 10 computer. We\u2019ll discuss all of them so you can choose the easiest one. Check the reliability history using Windows Search Here\u2019s how:<\/p>\n
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- Go to the search bar in the bottom left corner and click the Search box.<\/li>\n
- Type in reliability.<\/li>\n
- Select the View reliability history search result.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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Check the Reliability History in Windows 10 Via Control Panel<\/h3>\n
Follow these steps:<\/p>\n
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- Press Windows Key+S to launch Search.<\/li>\n
- Type in control panel and choose Control Panel.<\/li>\n
- Click the drop-down arrow next to View by: in the top-right corner of the Control Panel and select Small icons.<\/li>\n
- Select Security and Maintenance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Click on the dropdown arrow for Maintenance<\/b> to expand it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Click the View reliability history<\/b> link under the \u201cReport problems\u201d section.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/p>\nCheck the Reliability History in Windows 10 Via the Run Feature<\/h3>\n
Proceed as follows:<\/p>\n
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- Press Windows Key+R on your keyboard to launch Run.<\/li>\n
- Type in perfmon \/rel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Then press Enter<\/b> on your keyboard.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Whichever method you use to open the Reliability Monitor, you\u2019ll discover plenty of useful information about your PC\u2019s behavior.\u00a0 The tool uses different icons to indicate errors, failures, and successful software installations or uninstallations. Here\u2019s what the Reliability Monitor interface looks like:
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You can click on any of the icons to see when an issue occurred and perform other actions, such as view the technical details and problem reports at the bottom. ![\"How](\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/How-to-use-reliability-monitor.png\")
<\/p>\nHow to Work with Reliability Monitor on Windows 10<\/h2>\n
The Reliability Monitor is a useful tool that constantly monitors critical performance metrics of your operating system from the moment you turn it on to shutdown. It uses Windows Event Manager<\/strong> <\/a>to gather data about system reliability and performance. You can track five types of information with this tool:<\/p>\n
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- Application failures, such as software problems.<\/li>\n
- Windows failures, including hardware issues<\/a>.<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Miscellaneous failures, including peripheral problems like disk-related issues.<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Warnings, including errors or failures that don\u2019t affect system behavior.<\/li>\n
- Information about system updates and other changes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
The Reliability Monitor uses a stability index of 1 to 10 to measure your system\u2019s stability. Stable systems usually have a stability index of 10, while heavily used test systems might score around 1.7. The graph’s upper half displays the reliability score of the OS. The lower half shows the events that the Reliability Monitor identified. The \u201cX in red circle\u201d entries denote critical events that require further investigation. To find out more about each of these issues indicated, go to the Source<\/b> section in the lower part of the graph.<\/p>\n
The Windows Reliability Monitor allows you to save these reports in XML format by clicking the \u201cSave reliability history\u201d link at the bottom left side of the window.<\/p>\n
To ensure your computer remains stable over time, watch out for sudden drops in your system’s stability index rating, as this could indicate an issue with your software or hardware components.<\/p>\n
To ensure maximum performance, consider installing a professional malware removal tool to help identify malware that may affect your machine\u2019s efficiency. Auslogics Anti-Malware<\/a><\/strong> is one of the best malware removal tools we recommend.<\/p>\n
\n\ud83d\udccc Also read: <\/strong>Auslogics Anti-Malware: Features and Reviews<\/a><\/p>\n
\nHow to Troubleshoot Windows 10 with the Reliability Monitor<\/h2>\n
Here is a quick way to troubleshoot your computer using this tool:<\/p>\n
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- Open the Windows search box and type in reliability history.<\/li>\n
- Press Enter to launch the Reliability Monitor.<\/li>\n
- Click on the \u201cView all problem reports\u201d link at the bottom of the new window.<\/li>\n
- Go through the list that appears and review the discovered issues.<\/li>\n
- Select the problem you want to troubleshoot and double-click on it to open the Problem Details window. Here you can check for Problem Event Name and error codes and use these details to search for solutions online.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
For the example in the figure below, you\u2019ll notice that Windows recently reported a critical event.
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Looking at the Source section, we discover that the Windows Security Health Service stopped working on 21\/07\/2023. On the same date, there are two informational events presented. Both relate to the Security Intelligence Update for Microsoft Defender Antivirus and it shows that installations were successful. ![\"Windows](\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Windows-Security-Health-Service-.png\")
Double-clicking the Windows Security Health Service launches a more detailed window with a description of the problems. Let\u2019s investigate the problem further. You can see that it reports the Problem Event Name APPCRASH, which means that Security Health Service crashed on an initial attempt.<\/p>\nYou can head on to the Microsoft Support Community and search for the Problem Event Name: eventname (in this case SecurityHealthService.exe) to see what it means and possible solutions. Let\u2019s consider another scenario. Recently, this laptop (Lenovo c340) experienced a \u201cblack screen with cursor\u201d error. The Windows 10 Reliability Monitor reports the problem event name as LiveKernelEvent, Code 1a8.
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Usually, display errors are related to the PC\u2019s display cards, which is why it\u2019s reported as a hardware error. ![\"LiveKernelEvent,](\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/LiveKernelEvent-Code-1a8-error.png\")
The next step is to find out how to fix LiveKernelEvent: Code 1a8<\/a><\/strong>.<\/strong> A quick search on the internet recommends updating, repairing, or reinstalling the device drivers, running the Windows Memory Diagnostics, or running hard drive diagnostics<\/a>.<\/strong>Using Auslogics Driver Updater<\/a><\/strong> makes the process of updating device drivers seamless.<\/p>\nThe tool runs a quick scan of the available device drivers and then checks for errors or drivers that are outdated.<\/p>\n
Clicking on the Update Drivers<\/b> button initiates the process of installing the latest versions of all the outdated device drivers. Another article suggested using the Win + Ctrl + Shift + B<\/b><\/a> hotkeys to reset the video driver.<\/p>\n
The screen blanks for a few seconds and a beep sound is heard. The graphic s driver is restarted and the issue, hopefully, is resolved. In some cases, if the error source is in apps you rarely use, your best option is to uninstall them. If the errors originate from your operating system\u2019s components or executables, uninstalling them isn\u2019t an option.<\/p>\n
\n\ud83d\udccc Related: <\/strong>How to Uninstall Programs on Windows 10\/11<\/a><\/p>\n
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In such cases, you can use the Microsoft Feedback Hub,<\/a><\/strong> where you\u2019ll include the Reliability Monitor detail s , to see if Microsoft can help fix the problem. All in all, we recommend carrying out regular system and application updates on your Windows 10 PC to keep everything functioning as it should.<\/p>\nHow to Customize Reliability Monitor Settings<\/h2>\n
The Windows Reliability Monitor helps you view your machine\u2019s:<\/p>\n
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- Application failures<\/li>\n
- Windows failures<\/li>\n
- Miscellaneous failures<\/li>\n
- Warnings<\/li>\n
- Information<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
You can sort the history by days or weeks. It lets you click on a particular category or date column to see more details about specific events that have occurred over time. It even lets you view the technical details of each issue. Besides that, the tool does not let you customize different settings. However, it offers different options depending on the action you want to perform, such as saving the reports.<\/p>\n
Conclusion<\/h2>\n
Windows 10 Reliability Monitor helps you to identify and troubleshoot unexpected system crashes or freezes easily. This feature is simple to use, and you can access it using different methods on a Windows 10 PC.<\/p>\n
- Miscellaneous failures, including peripheral problems like disk-related issues.<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Then press Enter<\/b> on your keyboard.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Click the View reliability history<\/b> link under the \u201cReport problems\u201d section.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Click on the dropdown arrow for Maintenance<\/b> to expand it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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