How to Run Diagnostics on Windows 10?

Run Diagnostics on Windows 10

Don't you encounter various types of issues while working with Windows 10? If yes, how to resolve those problems? This  guide brings you step by step solution to run diagnostics on Windows 10 operating system. Let's start by learning them in order. 

Steps to run diagnostics on Windows 10 OS

Here are the basic steps one must follow to run diagnostics on Windows 10 system.

1. Launch "Control Panel” using Windows search bar. 
2. Find and select “System and Security” tab.
3. Click on “Administrative Tools”.
4. Now, select the “Windows Memory Diagnostic” option.

Simple Trick: Press Windows Key + R keys together and type mdsched.exe into the field.

5. Lastly, choose “Restart now and check problems” option.

So, as your machine restarts, you will open into the Windows Memory Diagnostics environment. This mode allows yourapplication to run all the scans available in the Basic mode.

What if Diagnostic Troubleshooting Tool isn't working on Windows 10?

Undoubtedly, Troubleshooting Assistant has been a major part of the Windows operating system for years. Using Windows 10 Diagnostic tool, you can check and verify the proper functioning of certain components of your operating system. Unfortunately, few users have reported issues with this Diagnostic Troubleshooter and some error messages also show on their Windows 10 PC. As a result, this can create a big problem in future, so, here's how to fix it.

Solutions when Diagnostic Troubleshooting Wizard is not working on Windows 10

It's essential to run diagnostics on Windows 10 at regular intervals, but when the tool is not working, you can fix it using the following ways.

Solution 1: Restore Microsoft.NET Framework Installation

.NET Framework forms the base for all Windows applications ranging from system applications to video games. This means that every Windows OS has .NET Framework installed. However, this framework might cause some sorts of problems. Below given is a simple procedure to repair the .NET Framework installation.

• Launch Programs by pressing Windows key + S together. 
• Choose Programs and Functions from the result list.
• As Windows programs open, select Microsoft.NET Framework.
• Now, from the menu given, select Change or Repair option.
• Further follow the instructions to repair your .NET Framework installation.
• After the repair process completes, the problem is resolved.

Solution 2: Reinstall Microsoft.NET Framework

Another way to fix wizard issues and run diagnostics on Windows 10 system is to reinstall .NET Framework using the given steps:

• Launch application settings by pressing Windows key + I together.
• As Settings app opens, navigate to System >> Apps & Features. You will see a list of installed applications.
• Search for Microsoft.NET Framework, select it and choose Uninstall option.
• Follow the uninstallation process that will remove the .NET Framework.
• Once the .NET Framework has been totally removed, download and install it again from the official Microsoft site.

Solution 3: Scan PC for Potential Malware

There are few malicious applications which interfere with the working of core components on Windows 10. Relatively, they cause the Diagnostics Troubleshooter to stop working due to which you are unable to run diagnostics on Windows 10. So, if you get this message, perform a detailed scan of your system using your antivirus program. Additionally, you can use BitDefender or a similar tool to find the malware. 

Solution 4: Check if the required services are running

Like any other Windows component, the Diagnostic Troubleshooting Wizard highly depends on certain services to run properly. Therefore, if these services are not started or configured incorrectly, you might experience problems with the Diagnostic Troubleshooter. So, in order to check the status of your services, follow the given steps:

• Press Windows key + R together and enter into services.msc. Then, press Enter or click the OK button. 
• As Windows Services launches, find the Diagnostic Policy Service and double-click on it.
• Do ensure that the Service Status is set to Automatic on Running and Startup. If not, commit the required changes.Thereafter, click on Apply and OK for saving the changes.
• Now, search for Diagnostic Service Host and Diagnostic System Host Services. Navigate to their properties and ensure that they are both running. Also, their startup type should be set to Manual.
• After making these changes, exit from the Windows Services and check if the problem is resolved or not.
• In default mode, these services should be running, but sometimes the status and startup type might change due to installed applications. So, remember to check whether these services are working properly or not.

Hope this guide is helpful to run diagnostics on Windows 10 and fixing its related issues.