Must be Run as Administrator for full Event Tracing for Windows (ETW) collection.

Download the PerfView.exe binary from the Microsoft PerfView Releases page . This repository contains the latest stable and preview builds.

PerfView is designed to be lightweight with minimal dependencies:

Windows Vista or later (Windows 10/11 recommended). Runtime: Requires .NET Framework 4.7.2 or higher.

PerfView is more powerful than standard profilers because it hooks directly into the Windows kernel and .NET runtime internals. PerfView: The Ultimate .NET Performance Tool

PerfView is a free, high-performance profiling tool developed by the Microsoft .NET team to diagnose complex CPU and memory-related issues. Designed for both development and production environments, it is a standalone, "no-install" executable that provides deep insights into the .NET runtime and Windows system performance.

The executable is approximately 12–25 MB, but it is recommended to have at least 2–10 GB of free space for storing trace files (.etl) during collection. Key Features and Use Cases

The official and most secure way to obtain the latest version of PerfView is through Microsoft’s open-source channels:

Microsoft provides a convenient "aka.ms" link that always points to the latest stable executable: Download Latest PerfView.exe. Package Managers: Chocolatey: Use the command choco install perfview . WinGet: Use the command winget install Microsoft.PerfView . System Requirements