1. Windows Resource Monitor – This tool helps diagnose issues that relate to CPU, Memory, Disk, and Network resources. It also provides detailed information about each system’s performance and related services. You can monitor real-time usage and view graphs to help identify any bottlenecks.
2. Event Viewer – This tool is used for viewing event logs, which can provide insight into system errors, warnings, and other events that are relevant to diagnosing hardware issues. It allows you to view details from the System, Application, Security, and Setup Logs.
3. Device Manager – This tool allows you to view a list of all the installed hardware devices on your system, as well as their associated drivers and resources. You can use it to check for any hardware errors, conflicts, or drivers that may be causing the issue.
4. Check Disk – This utility can be used to check and repair any errors with your system’s hard drives. It can also help you determine if there are any bad sectors on the drive that could be causing problems.
5. System File Checker (SFC) – This tool scans your system files to check for any corrupted or missing files, which could be causing hardware errors.
6. Task Manager – This tool allows you to view currently running processes, as well as resource usage for each process. It can help you identify any processes that are using excessive amounts of resources and potentially causing the issue.
7. Reliability Monitor – This tool is used for recording any system changes made over time, such as installing or uninstalling software. It can help you determine when the issue first appeared, as well as any possible causes.
8. Performance Monitor – This tool monitors and records the usage of various system resources over time, allowing you to identify any changes that have occurred that could potentially be causing the issue.
9. Microsoft System Information (MSI) – This tool is used to generate comprehensive reports about your system. It includes information such as installed devices, drivers, operating system version, and more.
10. Third-Party Utilities – There are many third-party tools available that can help identify and diagnose hardware issues. Some examples include CPU-Z, HD Tune Pro, and CrystalDiskInfo.