Recently, many PC users have reported that they are faced with the “Startup impact: Not measured” error in the Task Manager on Windows 11. If this Task Manager issue has cropped up on your PC as well, follow along to try out these 8 effective solutions to resolve it sooner rather than later.
How to Fix Startup Impact Not Measured in Windows 11 Task Manager
The Startup impact not measured error means Windows has failed to gather enough boot performance data to calculate how much a program affects startup time. Typically, it occurs after a fresh Windows installation, when a new startup app is added, or if certain background services are not functioning correctly.
While it’s not a critical error, it can prevent you from identifying apps that slow down boot time. That’s why the sooner you sort out the problem, the better it is.
1. Restart Your Computer Multiple Times
Note that Windows measures startup impact based on actual boot cycles. If the system has not completed enough full restarts, it won’t be able to calculate the app’s performance impact accurately.
- Click the Start menu > Power and choose Restart.
- Now, allow Windows to boot fully without interruption and then repeat the restart process two or three times.
2. Ensure the Startup Program Is Enabled
Keep in mind that if the application does not run during startup, Windows may fail to track its CPU and disk usage, making it impossible to measure its impact. Hence, ensure that the Startup program is active on your device.
- To do so, press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
- Then switch to the Startup tab.
- Locate the program marked as “Not measured.”
- Then, you need to right-click the program and select Enable (if disabled) and restart your PC to allow Windows to record its impact.
3. Check Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) Service
It’s worth pointing out that WMI collects system performance data used by Task Manager. Therefore, if this service is stopped or misconfigured, the startup impact will no longer be calculated.
- On your PC, press Win + R > type services.msc, and press Enter.
- After that, scroll down and find Windows Management Instrumentation.
- Then, you have to double-click it to open properties and set Startup type to Automatic.
- Next, click Start if the service is not running.
- Next up, click Apply and hit OK.
4. Run System File Checker (SFC Scan)
Watch out for the corrupted system files since they can interfere with the Task Manager’s monitoring capabilities. Running SFC can let you efficiently repair the damaged files that may be causing the issue.
- Right-click the Start button > choose Windows Terminal (Admin) or Command Prompt (Admin).
- Type sfc /scannow and press Enter.
- Up next, wait for the scan to complete and then restart your computer after the scan finishes.
5. Update Windows 11
Beware that the older Windows builds may contain bugs affecting Task Manager features and even making life difficult for them.
- Press Win + I to launch Settings > Windows Update.
- Choose Check for updates and then download and install any available updates.
6. Repair or Reinstall the Startup Application
An improperly installed or outdated application may not integrate properly with Windows performance tracking tools. Repairing or reinstalling resolves this conflict.
- Open Settings using Win + I > Apps and select Installed apps.
- Find the affected application > hit the three-dot menu next to it and choose Advanced options.
- Click Repair and find out if the problem is gone. If it continues to exist, reset the application. If even the “Reset” option doesn’t yield the desired result, uninstall and reinstall the app.
7. Perform a Clean Boot
Third-party services may interfere with startup monitoring. A clean boot isolates background processes, allowing Windows to measure startup performance correctly.
- To get going, press Win + R > type msconfig, and press Enter.
- Go to the Services tab and hit the Hide all Microsoft services option.
- Click Disable all > Apply > OK, and then restart your PC.
8. Create a New User Account
Should the problem still persist, I suspect your entire user account is corrupted. Hence, try creating a new account in order to wipe out the clutter and start afresh.
- Press Win + I to open Settings > Accounts > Other users.
- Click Add account.
- Now, run through the prompts to create a new account, sign in to the new account, and check Task Manager.
Signing off..!
And that’s about it! “Startup Impact: Not Measured” message in Windows 11 is usually temporary and resolves once the system collects enough boot performance data. However, if the issue continues, checking system services, repairing files, and ensuring applications are functioning properly can restore accurate measurements. Keeping your system updated and minimizing unnecessary startup programs will also help maintain faster boot times and reliable performance tracking.
