![]() ![]() And, I've never noticed any video or performance issues. It did alert me to a video memory contention issue: the fix was to turn off video features, reduce resolution and use fewer programs. In my case, it claimed there was no anti-virus registered with Security Center, even though Microsoft Security Essentials is installed. In any event, the information presented isn't particularly helpful to an end user. Then it is in the bottom left, under the "See Also" category. I reach it by right-clicking on Computer and choose Properties. I don't find a Start->Performance and Information option under Windows 7 (Professional). Use the "comment" link below to add your ideas to this diary. Take a look at the comments and see if there is anything else you are aware of. In the Task pane, click My Computer Information, and then click View the status of my system hardware and software.īut what else can a non-technical user do that is simple and easy? We published a diary about this subject a couple of months ago and got some really cool ideas.Under the Pick a task, click Use Tools to view your computer information and diagnose problems.Log on as a local administrator on your computer, click Start, and then click Help and Support.Under Advanced Tools, select Generate a system health report.Log on as a local administrator on your computer, click Start, and then click Performance and Information Tools.Most newer operating systems have a system health and monitoring capability. But what about our parents and extended family members who don't have the same skills? Like the temperature gauge or "check engine" light in your car, how does a typical user know that something is wrong? ![]() Like car enthusiasts, we know what each rattle and noise means and we take steps to correct the problem early. We also have our own techniques for poking around "under the hood" looking for trouble before it gets out of hand. As security professionals we all know when our computers are trying to tell us that there is something wrong. ![]()
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