How to view System Performance in Windows 8

Description: This article will show how to access the system performance information in task manager.

  1. Windows Key and the Letter X on the keyboard to open the quick access menu and select Task Manager.
    Windows 8 Quick Access Menu, Task Manager
  2. Select the Performance tab in Task Manager.
    Task Manager, Performance Tab
  3. Performance can be viewed for the CPU, Memory, Disk, Wi-Fi, or Ethernet by clicking on the desired item. Detailed information and a graph of the performance and will be shown for the item selected.
    Performance Tab, Hardware Performance

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