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If you received one of these alerts, it doesn’t always mean something is broken, but it is a sign that attention may be needed to keep your system secure, reliable, and healthy.

Battery Capacity is degraded

This alert means the laptop’s battery is wearing out and no longer holds more than half of its original charge. It may need to be replaced soon to avoid unexpected shutdowns.

BitLocker is off

This alert appears if the device’s built-in encryption (BitLocker) is not enabled. Without encryption, sensitive data could be at risk if the computer is lost or stolen.

Critical Events

This means Windows has logged a serious error, such as a hardware failure or unexpected system crash. It’s a sign that something may need immediate attention.

Device has not Rebooted in 30 Days

If a computer hasn’t been restarted in a month, important security updates or software changes may not be applied properly. A reboot helps keep the system secure and stable.

FileVault is off

Sometimes Windows updates require a restart to finish installing. If the device hasn’t been restarted in two days, it may be left vulnerable or unstable.

Hard drive free space low

If the hard drive stays nearly full for a day or more, it can slow down the computer and prevent updates or backups from completing. Cleaning up space or upgrading storage may be needed.

Hard drive SMART status

SMART monitoring is built into hard drives and SSDs to detect early signs of failure. If this alert appears, the drive may be failing soon and data should be backed up immediately.

High CPU Usage

This alert means the processor is working unusually hard for an extended time. It may indicate a heavy workload, a stuck program, or malicious activity.

High Disk Active Time

This shows the hard drive is being used almost constantly, which can slow down performance. It might point to large background tasks, failing hardware, or malware.

High Memory Utilization

If a computer is using nearly all of its memory, programs can run slowly or crash. This can be caused by too many open applications, a memory-hungry process, or a need to add more memory (RAM).

OS patch is available with a CVSS score greater than

This alert means that there has been a Windows update available that resolves a high severity vulnerability, and it just needs to be applied. In most cases, NinjaOne automatically applies the update, but your computer needs to restart to finalize things.

Reboot Pending for 2 Days

Updates often require a restart to finish installing. If the device hasn’t been restarted in two days, it may be left vulnerable or unstable.

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