TYPEPERF Windows command
The Windows typeperf command is a powerful tool used to collect performance data from various system components. By specifying specific counters and intervals, users can gather valuable information to analyze system performance and troubleshoot issues. Typeperf can be used in scripts and batch files to create custom monitoring tools tailored to specific needs. With its flexibility and ease of use, the typeperf command is a valuable asset for system administrators and power users looking to optimize system performance.
TYPEPERF Syntax:
Section titled “TYPEPERF Syntax:”typeperf [options] [count] [interval]Options:
Section titled “Options:”| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| -? | Displays the typeperf command syntax |
| -q | Queries the computer for performance data |
| -sc | Specifies the remote computer to query |
| -si | Specifies the remote computer to query |
| -o | Specifies the output file for the data |
| -f | Specifies the format for the output |
| -cfg | Enables the collection of performance data from a configuration file |
Parameters:
Section titled “Parameters:”| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| count | Specifies the number of samples to display |
| interval | Specifies the time in seconds between each sample |
TYPEPERF CMD Examples:
Section titled “TYPEPERF CMD Examples:”Monitor Processor Usage
Section titled “Monitor Processor Usage”typeperf "\Processor(_Total)\% Processor Time"Retrieves the percentage of processor usage for all processors on the system.
Monitor Memory Usage
Section titled “Monitor Memory Usage”typeperf "\Memory\Available MBytes"Displays the total amount of physical memory available on the system in megabytes.
Monitor Disk Usage
Section titled “Monitor Disk Usage”typeperf "\LogicalDisk(C:)\% Free Space"Shows the percentage of free space on the C: drive.
Monitor Network Interface Traffic
Section titled “Monitor Network Interface Traffic”typeperf "\Network Interface(*)\Bytes Total/sec"Monitors the total number of bytes transmitted and received per second on all network interfaces.
Monitor Process ID
Section titled “Monitor Process ID”typeperf "\Process(EXCEL)\ID Process"Gets the process ID of the Excel application.
Monitor System Uptime
Section titled “Monitor System Uptime”typeperf "\System\System Up Time"Shows the system uptime in seconds.
How do I use typeperf in Windows?
Section titled “How do I use typeperf in Windows?”To use the typeperf command in Windows, execute the following command:
typeperf --option <value>What is the purpose of the typeperf command in Windows?
Section titled “What is the purpose of the typeperf command in Windows?”The typeperf command in Windows is used to retrieve performance counter data for monitoring system performance.
How can I display a list of available performance objects using typeperf?
Section titled “How can I display a list of available performance objects using typeperf?”To display a list of available performance objects with typeperf, use the following command:
typeperf /qHow do I specify the interval for data collection with typeperf in Windows?
Section titled “How do I specify the interval for data collection with typeperf in Windows?”To specify the interval for data collection using typeperf, you can use the “-si” or “—sampleinterval” option followed by the desired interval in seconds. For example:
typeperf "\Processor(_Total)\% Processor Time" -si 5Is it possible to save the collected data to a log file with typeperf?
Section titled “Is it possible to save the collected data to a log file with typeperf?”Yes, you can save the collected data to a log file by using the “/o” or “—output” option followed by the path to the output file. For example:
typeperf "\Memory\Available MBytes" -o C:\Logs\memory_log.csvHow can I filter the performance counters to monitor specific system components with typeperf?
Section titled “How can I filter the performance counters to monitor specific system components with typeperf?”To filter the performance counters and monitor specific system components, you can specify them in the command. For example:
typeperf "\LogicalDisk(*)\Avg. Disk Bytes/Write" "\LogicalDisk(*)\Avg. Disk Bytes/Read"How do I stop the data collection process with typeperf in Windows?
Section titled “How do I stop the data collection process with typeperf in Windows?”To stop the data collection process with typeperf, you can press “Ctrl + C” in the command prompt where typeperf is running.
How can I format the output of the typeperf command in Windows?
Section titled “How can I format the output of the typeperf command in Windows?”To format the output of the typeperf command, you can use the “-sc” or “—scale” option to specify the scale factor for the data. For example:
typeperf "\Processor(_Total)\% Processor Time" -sc 1Applications of the TYPEPERF Command
Section titled “Applications of the TYPEPERF Command”- Monitoring system performance
- Collecting performance data for analysis
- Troubleshooting performance-related issues
- Creating custom performance monitoring profiles
- Automating performance monitoring tasks