Process Explorer Sysinternals
winget install --id=Microsoft.Sysinternals.ProcessExplorer -e
Ever wondered which program has a particular file or directory open? Now you can find out. Process Explorer shows you information about which handles and DLLs processes have opened or loaded. The Process Explorer display consists of two sub-windows. The top window always shows a list of the currently active processes, including the names of their owning accounts, whereas the information displayed in the bottom window depends on the mode that Process Explorer is in: if it is in handle mode you'll see the handles that the process selected in the top window has opened; if Process Explorer is in DLL mode you'll see the DLLs and memory-mapped files that the process has loaded. Process Explorer also has a powerful search capability that will quickly show you which processes have particular handles opened or DLLs loaded. The unique capabilities of Process Explorer make it useful for tracking down DLL-version problems or handle leaks, and provide insight into the way Windows and applications work.
Process Explorer is a powerful system utility designed to provide detailed insights into the handles and DLLs that processes have opened or loaded. This tool enables users to monitor and analyze process activity in real time, offering unparalleled visibility into how applications interact with files, devices, and memory.
Key Features:
- Real-Time Process Tracking: Displays active processes along with their associated handles and loaded modules.
- Dual Display Modes: Switches between handle mode (showing open file handles) and DLL mode (displaying loaded libraries).
- Search Functionality: Quickly identifies which processes have specific handles or DLLs open, streamlining troubleshooting.
- Handle Leak Detection: Helps identify processes that fail to release resources, preventing system instability.
- DLL Version Analysis: Pinpoints conflicts caused by mismatched or outdated DLLs.
- Memory Usage Insights: Provides detailed information on memory consumption and allocation patterns.
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