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about_pssystemdiagnostics SHORT DESCRIPTION PSSystemDiagnostics provides comprehensive Windows system diagnostics and optimization recommendations through PowerShell cmdlets. LONG DESCRIPTION The PSSystemDiagnostics module offers a complete suite of tools for analyzing Windows system performance, security configuration, installed software, and resource utilization. It includes functions for: - System information gathering and reporting - Process and service analysis - Package manager integration (WinGet, Chocolatey, Scoop) - Windows Defender and firewall analysis - WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux) monitoring - Performance optimization recommendations - Registry and system component analysis Key Features - Comprehensive Analysis : Covers CPU, memory, disk, and network diagnostics - Package Management : Support for WinGet, Chocolatey, Scoop, and Store apps - Security Analysis : Windows Defender, firewall, and local administrator reporting - Performance Optimization : Automated recommendations for system improvements - JSON Output : Structured data output for integration with other tools - Administrative Tasks : Utilities for cache clearing, driver management, and updates Primary Functions - Get-SystemInfo: Comprehensive system information gathering - Get-ProcessAnalysis: Process performance and resource analysis - Get-ServiceAnalysis: Windows service optimization analysis - Get-OptimizationRecommendations: Automated performance recommendations - Get-DefenderAnalysis: Windows Defender configuration analysis - Get-WSLAnalysis: Windows Subsystem for Linux monitoring EXAMPLES # Get comprehensive system information Get-SystemInfo -OutputPath ".\SystemInfo.json" # Analyze running processes for optimization opportunities Get-ProcessAnalysis -OutputPath ".\ProcessAnalysis.json" # Get optimization recommendations based on system analysis Get-OptimizationRecommendations -ProcessAnalysis $processData -ServiceAnalysis $serviceData -SystemInfo $systemData # Check Windows Defender status and performance impact Get-DefenderAnalysis -OutputPath ".\DefenderAnalysis.json" # Analyze WSL resource usage Get-WSLAnalysis -OutputPath ".\WSLAnalysis.json" # Get installed packages from multiple package managers Get-WinGetPackages | Format-Table Name, Version, Source Get-ChocoPackages | Format-Table Name, Version Get-ScoopPackages | Format-Table Name, Version, Status NOTE This module requires PowerShell 5.1 or later. Some functions require administrative privileges for complete data collection. Administrative functions will display warnings when not running as administrator. TROUBLESHOOTING NOTE If you encounter permission errors, ensure PowerShell is running as Administrator for functions that require elevated privileges. Some antivirus software may flag system analysis activities - add exclusions if necessary. SEE ALSO - Get-Help Get-SystemInfo - Get-Help Get-ProcessAnalysis - Get-Help Get-OptimizationRecommendations - Project Repository: https://github.com/jimbrig/PSSystemDiagnostics KEYWORDS {{List alternate names or titles for this topic that readers might use.}} - {{ Keyword Placeholder }} - {{ Keyword Placeholder }} - {{ Keyword Placeholder }} - {{ Keyword Placeholder }} |