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FIX: Resource Monitor not working in Windows 10/11

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

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No matter which Windows version we’re talking about, if there’s one little tool that always made an impact, that must beResource Monitor.

Many users have relied on this nifty nativemonitoring toolto provide them with valuable system-related reports, and that seems to be the case inWindows 10, as well.

However, that’s hard to do with various issues that affected Resource Monitor inWindows 10lately.

Some users reported that there’s nothing visible on Monitor’s report dialog window, others were unable to access the reports page, while some of them weren’t able to start the Resource Monitor in the first place.

For that purpose, we prepared a list of possible solutions that should come in handy. Make sure to check them out below.

What can I do if Resource Monitor doesn’t work?

What can I do if Resource Monitor doesn’t work?

1. Enable Transparency effects

After doing that, check if the problem is still there.

2. Run Resource Monitor in Command Prompt

If after using this method the Resource Monitor still isn’t working, make sure to check the alternative ones below.

Can’t access Command Prompt as an admin? Take a closer look at this helpful guide.

3. Uninstall the latest update

Although removing the problematic update can help you with this issue, you should know that Windows 10 tends to install updates automatically, so you might have to block the update from installing.

Check out our handy guide for some tips and tricks on how you candisable the Windows 10 automatic updates.

4. Run Resource Monitor manually

If you have determined that you still cannot access Resource Monitor on your computer, you can try to solve this problem by running the application manually.

Hopefully, all these solutions managed to help you with your Resource Monitor troubles.

In case you have subject-related questions or suggestions, we’ll be glad to be hearing from you. You can post them in the comments section below.

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Aleksandar Ognjanovic

Aleksandar’s main passion is technology. With a solid writing background, he is determined to bring the bleeding edge to the common user. With a keen eye, he always spots the next big thing surrounding Microsoft and the Windows OS.

Focused on Windows errors and how to solve them, he also writes about the OS’s latest features as well as its interface.

In his free time, he likes to read, listen to music, and enjoy the nature. Hiking is one of his newly found passions.

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