| Version | 1.3 |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Jobro Software |
| Release date | Nov 7, 2008 |
| Date added | Sep 16, 2004 |
| Os requirements | Windows, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP |
| Requirements | Windows NT/2000/XP/2003 Server, .NET 1.1 |
| Total downloads | 1 886 |
| Price | Free to try |
Description
ProcessWatcher.NET is a program that monitors the resources (memory, handles, and CPU-time) allocated to the processes running on your computer. You can construct filters to make sure you only monitor the processes that are of interest to you, and you can specify which properties of these processes you want to monitor. So far, not much news. But all of the information gathered by ProcessWatcher.NET can be written to a file (text, HTML, or XML) for reviewing later. Perfect when searching for memory- or handle-leaks. Finally, ProcessWatcher.NET can send alarms to the application Giraffe so you can be automatically notified when some threshold is exceeded.
Note: The trial version features a three-hour continuous use limit.
Review
This program tracks and logs system processes and resources, but is only useful for advanced users. Advanced users will appreciate the snapshots of system usage for up to 20 unique properties. The very basic interface resembles a spreadsheet. Sorting the running process by any property is as simple as clicking a column title. We find the program especially useful to track which processes are memory hogs or demand the most processor time. The export to log feature makes it simple to track system use over a long period of time. The log file can be saved in any of five formats readable in a spreadsheet, word processor, or browser. The log also is useful to compare processes before and after adding software. The CPU Utilization graph was a disappointment compared to this program's other features. There are no options to change the graph size or update interval. Novices will find no useful information in the log file, but advanced users looking to monitor their system should find this program especially useful.
