While Sysinternals Process Explorer is a tool that lets you actively control different processes on a computer, Process Monitor is a passive sort of Sysinternals utility -- it allows you to monitor your computer at very deep levels. It was actually created by putting two classic Windows tools together -- Regmon and Filemon. Whether you need to know what registry values an application maintains or what files on your computer it accesses, Process Monitor is the tool to turn to. Employing Process Monitor to keep an eye on your registry Process Monitor offers you a fascinating look at what happens behind the scenes when … [Read more...]
Sysinternals: Understanding Process Explorer
The introductory post on Sysinternals called If You Want to Be Knowledgeable in Windows You Need to Know Windows Sysinternals explained that Process Explorer was a better-featured version of Windows Task Manager. It's the first tool to turn to when you need to troubleshoot your computer, no matter what problem you may have. What kind of features does Process Explorer have? . You get a detailed hierarchical tree view of every process and its sub-processes, all color-coded to help keep you properly keep track. . You know the exact process is behind any open window. . You know what process has a folder or file … [Read more...]
Using Process Explorer to Troubleshoot a Problem
Process Explorer in Sysinternals may be a cool geek tool that gives you deep control over every process on your Windows computer. While playing around with its controls can be fun, its real application is as a troubleshooting tool. Here are two examples: one of how you would use Process Explorer to get rid of bad software and another of how you would use it to unlock a file that Windows claims is " open in another program ." Removing Conduit Conduit is a browser extension/plug-in. It changes your default search engine to its own and places all kinds of annoying ads on your search results. Most people unwittingly … [Read more...]
If You Want to Be Knowledgeable in Windows You Need to Know Windows Sysinternals
If a friend claims to be a Windows expert, how do you test his knowledge? One way would be to ask him a Windows Sysinternals question -- about what TCPView is, for instance. Every single Windows worker -- even ones who are just learning the ropes -- knows something about the vital part that Windows Sysinternals plays in troubleshooting and managing Windows installations. What is Windows Sysinternals? Sysinternals is a part of Microsoft's TechNet website -- their portal for Windows professionals who need deep technical resources, learning materials, discussion forums and so on. It is a full set of tools and utilities … [Read more...]
