How Do I Find Processes in Windows?

You can find processes running on your Windows computer in a few ways:

1. Using Task Manager

• Open Task Manager: Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc or right-click on the taskbar and select Task Manager.
• View Processes: In the Task Manager window, navigate to the Processes tab.
• Find Processes: You can search for specific processes using the search bar at the top.
• View Details: Click the Details tab to see a more extensive list of processes.

2. Using Command Prompt

• Open Command Prompt: Press Windows Key + R, type cmd, and press Enter.
• Use the tasklist command: Type tasklist and press Enter to see a list of all running processes.
• Filter Processes: You can use the tasklist command with specific parameters to filter processes. For example, to view processes running under a specific user, use the command tasklist /FI "USERNAME eq username".

3. Using Resource Monitor

• Open Resource Monitor: Press Windows Key + R, type resmon, and press Enter.
• View Processes: The Resource Monitor provides a detailed overview of system resources, including processes. You can view processes in the CPU, Memory, Disk, and Network tabs.
• Analyze Performance: You can use Resource Monitor to analyze the performance of individual processes and troubleshoot resource-intensive applications.

Remember that processes are the programs running on your computer. Understanding and managing these processes can help you optimize your system performance and troubleshoot issues.