System Health Report

All the versions of Vista, from Basic to Ultimate, come with tools that help you track any errors that may occur. However not many users are aware or use this feature. Mostly because it is so new many computer users don't know it is there.

The System Health Report is one of the many tools that can help diagnose existing or potential problems. As the name implies, the Health Report will generate a report that will indicate what is preventing Windows Vista from running smoothly or safely and will also give you suggestions on how to fix any errors.

To create a System Health Report:

• Left click on the Start button
• Go to the Control Panel and left click on it
• Select System and Maintenance
• Left click on Advance Tools in the left pane
  
• Left click on Generate a System Health Report.
  

You will have to wait a few minutes for your computer to go through the process.

This will created report lists the status of all critical components inside your PC and if a problem is detected, possible solutions are displayed.

NOTE: It is recommended that you disable any antivirus or anti-spyware program. Otherwise it could create false report.