CVE-2026-42974 is a high-severity Windows Performance Monitor remote code execution vulnerability published by Microsoft on June 9, 2026, affecting Windows 11, Windows Server 2022, and Windows Server 2025, with public vulnerability trackers listing a CVSS 3.1 score of 8.1. The important point is...
Microsoft disclosed CVE-2026-42981 on June 9, 2026 as a high-severity Windows Performance Monitor remote code execution vulnerability affecting Windows 11, Windows Server 2022, and Windows Server 2025, with public listings assigning it a CVSS 3.1 score of 8.1 and Microsoft as the source. The...
Use Performance Monitor Data Collector Sets to Track and Fix Slowdowns in Windows 10/11
Difficulty: Intermediate | Time Required: 20 minutes
If your PC feels slow only at certain times—during gaming, startup, file copies, backups, or while a browser has too many tabs open—it can be hard to catch...