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Windows Performance Analysis & Troubleshooting
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Windows Performance Analysis & Troubleshooting

A Practical Guide to Diagnosing Windows System Slowdowns and Performance Bottlenecks
Created byZine B
Last updated 10/2026
English
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What you'll learn

  • How to quickly identify the Windows performance issues' root causes.
  • How to easily fix Windows performance issues.
  • Deliver a high level IT support quality.
  • A new troubleshooting technique.

Course content

7 sections • 25 lectures • 3h 8m total length
  • What is Windows Performance Toolkit0:44

    A Brief introduction to Windows Performance Toolkit

  • Download and Install Windows Performance ToolKit4:04

    This lecture will show you how to download and install Windows Performance Toolkit.

  • Event Tracing for Windows3:03

    Windows Performance Toolkit use a Windows built in facility called Event tracing, to record traces. I'll introduce the concept behind Event tracing and how WPT use this mechanism to record events and analyse them later on.

Requirements

  • students must have a minimum knowledge about Windows operating systems.

Description

Stop Guessing! Troubleshoot Windows Performance Issues Like a Pro

Have you ever spent hours troubleshooting a slow Windows computer, only to end up reinstalling Windows — and discover that the problem comes back a few days later?


I've been there. And I know how frustrating it can be.

"I've Tried Everything, and the Computer Is Still Slow!"


A few years ago, I worked as a system administrator and desktop support engineer. One of my biggest challenges was troubleshooting Windows performance problems.

A computer took five minutes to boot. Windows Explorer took forever to display folder contents. Applications were painfully slow to launch.


I tried everything I could think of, spending hours investigating each problem. Sometimes, I eventually gave up and reinstalled Windows, hoping that would solve it.

But a few days later, the user would return with the same complaint — and even less patience.

I felt frustrated, ineffective, and unable to explain what was really going wrong.


The problem wasn't a lack of effort. I was missing the right troubleshooting method.


Everything Changed When I Discovered Windows Performance Toolkit

Windows Performance Toolkit changed the way I approached Windows troubleshooting.

Instead of guessing, repeatedly trying fixes, or reinstalling Windows as a last resort, I learned to capture and analyze performance traces to see what was actually happening inside the operating system.


This approach helped me identify performance bottlenecks and investigate problems that conventional troubleshooting methods couldn't diagnose.

And now, I'm going to teach you how to apply this approach yourself.


What Will You Learn in This Course?

This is a practical, hands-on course designed to help you develop a systematic approach to Windows performance troubleshooting.


By the end of the course, you will learn how to:

=> Capture Windows Performance Traces

Use Windows Performance Recorder (WPR) to capture detailed information about what happens inside Windows during a performance problem.

=> Analyze Traces with Windows Performance Analyzer (WPA)

Navigate performance data, examine relevant events, identify suspicious activity, and extract the information needed to investigate the root cause of a problem.

=> Troubleshoot Real-World Performance Issues

Follow step-by-step case studies based on problems I've personally investigated. Learn how to approach the evidence, interpret the results, and narrow down the potential causes.

=> Build a More Effective Troubleshooting Methodology


Move beyond trial and error. Learn to use performance data to support your diagnosis and make better-informed troubleshooting decisions.


Who Is This Course For?

This course is ideal for:

  • Windows system administrators who want to improve their troubleshooting skills.

  • IT support and help desk technicians who deal with slow or unresponsive computers.

  • Desktop support engineers who want to diagnose problems more efficiently.

  • IT professionals who want to add Windows performance analysis to their technical skill set.

You don't need to be a Windows internals expert to get started. A basic understanding of Windows administration and troubleshooting will help you get the most out of the course.


Why Should You Take This Course?

Imagine being able to investigate a slow Windows computer without immediately resorting to reinstalling the operating system.

Imagine replacing hours of trial and error with a structured investigation based on actual performance data.

And imagine becoming the person your colleagues turn to when conventional troubleshooting methods fail.


These skills can help you save time, improve your troubleshooting effectiveness, deliver better support to users and customers, and strengthen your professional profile.

This course is just the beginning of what you can do with Windows Performance Toolkit.


Stop Guessing. Start Investigating.

You can keep troubleshooting the same problems with the same methods, or learn a different approach that helps you understand what's happening under the hood.


Enroll today, follow the practical demonstrations, and start applying what you learn to your own Windows troubleshooting scenarios.

Become the IT professional who doesn't just try to fix the problem, but knows how to investigate it.

Who this course is for:

  • Desktop support technicians and Engineers;
  • IT Support specialists;
  • System administrators;
  • IT specialists who are interested in Windows troubleshooting techniques;
  • IT professionals who wants to learn how to fix Windows Performance Problems