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How to Check Reliability History in Windows 10

By Jennifer | Last Updated

Windows 10 includes the powerful Reliability Monitor, a tool that tracks system stability over time, highlighting crashes, warnings, and system changes. This tool provides a Stability Index rated from 1 (least stable) to 10 (most stable), helping you diagnose and resolve system issues efficiently. And this article describes how to easily check reliability history on Windows 10 computer for your reference.

Way 1: Open the Reliability Monitor via Search

Step 1: On the desktop, type relia in the search box, and choose View reliability history from the result.

choose view reliability history

Step 2: When the Reliability Monitor opens, check the reliability history by days or weeks.

check reliability history

Way 2: View Reliability via Control Panel

Open Control PanelSystem and SecuritySecurity and Maintenance → expand Maintenance and click View reliability history.

view reliability via control panel

Way 3: Run Reliability Monitor with Command

Press Windows + R, type: perfmon /rel and press Enter to launch the monitor.

run reliability monitor with command

What the Reliability Monitor Shows

A date-based timeline with bars indicating stability.

Categories of events:

  • Critical events (app or system crashes)
  • Warnings (e.g., incomplete updates, potential issues)
  • Informational events (successful updates/installations)
  • Click any entry for technical details, such as dump files, faulting modules, or error codes.

Exporting or Clearing Reliability History

To export your data, click Save reliability history in the lower-left corner—ideal for troubleshooting documentation or IT audits.

click Save reliability history

To wipe history, click View all problem reports and choose Clear all problem reports at the bottom.

click Clear all problem reports

FAQs about Reliability History in Windows 11

Q1: Can I use it in Windows 11?

Yes—the tool is available in both Windows 10 and Windows 11.

Q2: Does it show driver update problems?

Absolutely—it logs driver failures, hardware issues, and app crashes for deeper insight.

Q3: What if I don’t have it installed?

Reliability Monitor is included by default in most Windows editions—no extra setup needed.

Q4: Why use this instead of Event Viewer?

Reliability Monitor simplifies viewing daily trends and graphs without digging through logs—an easier first step. For advanced details, Event Viewer remains a good follow-up tool.

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