If your computer has been acting up—random crashes, unexpected shutdowns, or strange errors—you’re not alone. But instead of guessing what went wrong, there’s a built-in Windows tool that can help: Reliability History.
In this guide, I’ll show you how to use Reliability History to diagnose issues and understand why your computer is crashing.
Step 1: Open Reliability History
To access Reliability History, follow these steps:
- Click the Start Menu (or press the Windows key).
- Search for “Reliability History” and open it.
This tool provides a timeline of your computer’s problem history, displaying system events, crashes, and errors in an easy-to-read format.
Step 2: Analyze the Problem Timeline
Once you open Reliability History, you’ll see a graph that shows your computer’s stability over time. If you notice red “X” marks, these indicate critical errors, while yellow warnings signal potential issues.
If your machine has been crashing frequently, this is where you’ll see a clear record of what happened and when.
Step 3: View Detailed Error Reports
Click on any error or warning to dive deeper into the issue. You’ll find technical details, including error codes and descriptions that can help you troubleshoot the problem.
These error codes can be searched online for solutions, or you can use them to get help from tech support or forums.