If you want to know how long your Windows computer has been running, you can easily find your System Uptime. Uptime is a term used to refer to the time your computer has been running continuously without a reboot. This post will show you how to find System Uptime in Windows 11/10/Server, using CMD, SystemInfo command, PowerShell, and Task Manager.
How to check Uptime in Windows 11/10
To find out how long your computer has been On or the System Uptime in Windows 11/10/Server, use any of the following methods:
- Use command prompt
- SystemInfo command
- Use PowerShell
- Using Task Manager.
1] Using PowerShell
Open an elevated PowerShell prompt, type the following and hit Enter:
(get-date) - (gcim Win32_OperatingSystem).LastBootUpTime
You will see the Boot-up times in days, hours, minutes, seconds and milliseconds.
Here, you are using the Get-Date cmdlet to return the current date and time, and then subtracting the value of the LastBootUpTime property that comes from the Win32_OperatingSystem, says TechNet. GCIM is an alias for Get-CimInstance.
2] Using CMD
If you want to find out the Server Statistics, you can open an elevated CMD type the following and hit Enter:
net stats srv
The first line ‘Statistics since‘ will show you the Windows uptime.
3] Using Task Manager
If you open Task Manager, under the Performance tab, you will see your computer Up time displayed there.
4] Using SystemInfo tool
The built-in SystemInfo tool lets you view the System Boot Time. It displays the date and time at which the computer booted.
Also read: How to check Last Shutdown Time or Downtime in Windows
How do I reset Windows 11 Uptime?
To reset System Uptime in Windows 11, shut down your computer or perform a system reboot. If Fast Startup is enabled or if your Power settings prevent it, the Uptime may not reset.
TIP: This post will show you how to know the Windows Installation Date to find out when Windows was installed on your computer.
