DISKPERF Windows command
The Windows diskperf command is a utility that allows users to enable or disable the collection of performance counters for physical and logical disks on a Windows system. By default, disk performance counters are enabled, but users can use the diskperf command to turn them off if needed. This command can be particularly useful for troubleshooting disk performance issues or monitoring system performance over time. The diskperf command can be run from the Command Prompt and offers various options for managing disk performance counters. It is important to note that changing the status of disk performance counters may require administrative privileges.
DISKPERF Syntax:
Section titled “DISKPERF Syntax:”diskperf [start | stop] [LogicalDisk]Windows DISKPERF Options:
Section titled “Windows DISKPERF Options:”| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| start | Starts the disk performance counters. |
| stop | Stops the disk performance counters. |
| LogicalDisk | Specifies a logical disk to start or stop. |
DISKPERF Parameters:
Section titled “DISKPERF Parameters:”| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| start | Starts collecting performance data. |
| stop | Stops collecting performance data. |
| LogicalDisk | The specific logical disk to collect data. |
How to use DISKPERF command:
Section titled “How to use DISKPERF command:”Enable Disk Performance Counters
Section titled “Enable Disk Performance Counters”diskperf -YEnables system wide disk performance counters.
Disable Disk Performance Counters
Section titled “Disable Disk Performance Counters”diskperf -NDisables system wide disk performance counters.
Display Disk Performance Counter Status
Section titled “Display Disk Performance Counter Status”diskperf -YXDisplays the current status of disk performance counters.
Enable Disk Performance Counters for Specific Drives
Section titled “Enable Disk Performance Counters for Specific Drives”diskperf -Y C:Enables disk performance counters for the specified drive (e.g., drive C).
Disable Disk Performance Counters for Specific Drives
Section titled “Disable Disk Performance Counters for Specific Drives”diskperf -N D:Disables disk performance counters for the specified drive (e.g., drive D).
Enable Disk Performance Counters and Include Logical Drives
Section titled “Enable Disk Performance Counters and Include Logical Drives”diskperf -YLEnables disk performance counters for logical drives as well.
Display Disk Performance Counters Help Information
Section titled “Display Disk Performance Counters Help Information”diskperf -?Displays help information and usage guidelines for the diskperf command.
Enable Disk Performance Counters and Include Volume Performance Counters
Section titled “Enable Disk Performance Counters and Include Volume Performance Counters”diskperf -YVEnables disk performance counters and includes volume performance counters.
How do I use diskperf in CMD?
Section titled “How do I use diskperf in CMD?”To use the diskperf command in CMD, execute the following command:
diskperf --yWhat is the purpose of the diskperf command?
Section titled “What is the purpose of the diskperf command?”The diskperf command is used to enable or disable the disk performance counters on a Windows system.
How can I enable disk performance counters in CMD?
Section titled “How can I enable disk performance counters in CMD?”You can enable disk performance counters in CMD by running the following command:
diskperf -yHow can I disable disk performance counters using the diskperf command?
Section titled “How can I disable disk performance counters using the diskperf command?”To disable disk performance counters using the diskperf command, you can use the following syntax:
diskperf -nHow do I check the current status of disk performance counters?
Section titled “How do I check the current status of disk performance counters?”To check the current status of disk performance counters in CMD, you can use the following command:
diskperf -sCan I reset the disk performance counters using diskperf?
Section titled “Can I reset the disk performance counters using diskperf?”Yes, you can reset the disk performance counters using the diskperf command by running:
diskperf -rHow can I log disk performance data with diskperf?
Section titled “How can I log disk performance data with diskperf?”To log disk performance data using diskperf in CMD, you can execute the following command:
diskperf -ydWhat is the command to display the disk performance data log settings?
Section titled “What is the command to display the disk performance data log settings?”To display the disk performance data log settings using the diskperf command, you can use the following syntax:
diskperf -ydCan I set a specific sampling interval for disk performance data logging with diskperf?
Section titled “Can I set a specific sampling interval for disk performance data logging with diskperf?”Yes, you can set a specific sampling interval for disk performance data logging using diskperf in CMD by running the following command:
diskperf -yd -t 5Applications of the DISKPERF Command
Section titled “Applications of the DISKPERF Command”- Enable performance counters for physical and logical disks.
- Enable performance counters for all disks on the system.
- Disable performance counters for all disks on the system.
- Display the current state of disk performance counters.
- View the command syntax and parameters for the DISKPERF command.