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How to Run Hardware Diagnostics on Windows 10 [4 Ways]
There are several tools that can diagnose your hardware
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Updated onNovember 8, 2024
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PC issues will happen and when they do, it’s important to know how to run hardware diagnostics on Windows 10. If you’re not familiar, then this guide will show you everything you need to know.
How do I run hardware diagnostics on Windows 10?
1. Use the Performance Monitor tool
2. Use the Windows Memory Diagnostic app
Unless you find any errors, your PC’s RAM is not a cause for concern. Check out more details on theWindows Memory Diagnostic Tooland how it can help keep your PC’s memory in check.
3. Run a CHKDSK scan to check for bad sectors
Click inside the text box in theGeneraltab. PressCtrl+Ato select all of the text, copy, and paste it onto a new text file. This will make viewing the results quite convenient.
To learn more, we have a great guide on how torun chkdsk on Windows 11, so you might want to check it out.
4. Run the Battery diagnostics command
For an even deeper analysis, check out the10 best tools for checking battery health on Windows 10.
Does Windows 10 have a hardware diagnostic tool?
Windows has several specialized tools for hacking hardware problems, but there isn’t a dedicated tool that can check hardware health on Windows 10. However, there are varioushardware diagnostics toolsthat you can use alongside them.
If you have a diagnostic tool from your manufacturer, then you can use it as well.
How do I diagnose hardware problems in Windows 10?
To check for hardware issues on Windows 10, you need to use methods from this guide to test individual components, but if you want to confirm that a component is faulty, it would be best to replace it and check if that resolves the problem.
Moreover, you might want to usePC maintenance softwarein order to help your computer perform optimally all the time.
Feel free to ask us questions in the comments section below. Let us know which method you used to run a hardware diagnostic test.
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Vladimir Popescu
Being an artist his entire life while also playing handball at a professional level, Vladimir has also developed a passion for all things computer-related.
With an innate fascination for research and analysis, and realizing many other people share his passion for this subject, he delved into writing Windows-related articles, so other people can also benefit from the acquired information.
When not writing kick-ass articles, Vladimir likes to spend his time doing Crossfit and creating art.
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