How to Find Your Computer’s Uptime in Windows 11
Plus we tell you if it affects performance
Your computer’s uptime describes the CPU’s operating duration since the last reboot. That is, how long your PC has been running since it was powered on. You might need to monitor your computer’s uptime when troubleshooting memory leaks and other performance issues.
Windows has several built-in tools for checking how long your computer has been turned on. This tutorial explains how to check uptime in Windows through the Task Manager, Control Panel, Command Prompt, and PowerShell.
Check System Uptime via Task Manager
TheWindows 11 Task Managerprovides real-time information about your computer’s hardware, software, and overall performance.
Here’s how to check your Windows 11 computer’s uptime using Task Manager.
Check Uptime Using Command Prompt
You can runseveral Command Prompt commandsin Windows to check your processor’s uptime.
The “systeminfo” command displays information about your PC’s operating system and hardware (RAM, CPU, disk space, etc.). Follow the steps below to check your computer’s uptime using the “systeminfo” command.
The difference between the “System Boot Time” and the current time/date is your computer’s uptime.
The Windows Management Instrumentation Command Line (WMIC) is another powerful utility for pulling information about your Windows computer. You can use the WMIC tool to view your CPU’s uptime,apps installed on your PC,hard drive health, etc.
Here’s how to use the WMIC utility to check the uptime of any Windows computer.
Alternatively, press theWindows key+Xand selectTerminal (Admin).
wmic os get LastBootUpTime
The output shows the last time you booted your computer. The numbers may seem confusing, but it’s easy to understand when broken down as follow:
2023 | 01 | 08 | 15 | 48 | 21 | 500000 | +000
The “Net Statistics” command displays network-related information and your computer’s last boot date and times.
net statistics workstation
Check Uptime Using Windows Powershell
Follow the steps below to check your computer’s uptime throughWindows PowerShell.
(get-date) – (gcim Win32_OperatingSystem).LastBootUpTime
The command displays the last boot time in days, hours, minutes, seconds, and milliseconds.
Check Uptime Using Control Panel
If your computer connects to the internet when it boots, you can deduce its uptime from your network adapter’s uptime. This is the least accurate method of figuring out your computer’s uptime. However, it might come in handy ifTask Manager won’t openor if Command Prompt and Windows Powershell are malfunctioning.
Does PC Uptime Affect Performance?
Your computer’s uptime has no direct effect on its performance. Malware, excessive startup programs, overheating, and outdated operating system are some factors that slow down Windows computers.
Shutting down your computer when not in use has several benefits. Occasional restarts are also a good practice. If your computer is slow or freezing,our tutorial on speeding up Windowsmight help restore its performance.
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