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newest process explorer (22 april 2026) does not work in windows 8.1
trying to execute process explorer in windows 8.1 i get two errors in event viewer and the binary does not run: Activation context generation failed for "C:\Users\compit\Downloads\SysinternalsSuite\Autoruns.exe".Error in manifest or policy file…
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asked 2026-04-22T08:57:16.39+00:00
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Cornel Panceac
20
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accepted 2026-04-24T03:53:14.1+00:00
Cornel Panceac
20
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3 answers
[Bug Report] GPU Engine checkboxes don't correspond to the graphs shown
In Process Explorer my GPU graph always shows 0% . I tracked it down to having specific engines selected, despite these engines being "busy" on the Engines screen. See: [System Information > GPU tab > Engines button] . The…
Sysinternals
Sysinternals
Advanced system utilities to manage, troubleshoot, and diagnose Windows and Linux systems and applications.
1,350 questions
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Request to correct web page content - https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/downloads/rdcman
Hello, At https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/downloads/rdcman under the "Shortcut Keys" section, there is no URL embedded in the word "here" in the following statement for Terminal Services shortcut keys. "You can…
Sysinternals
Sysinternals
Advanced system utilities to manage, troubleshoot, and diagnose Windows and Linux systems and applications.
1,350 questions
asked 2026-04-16T15:59:20+00:00
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David Root
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answered 2026-04-16T15:59:28.1333333+00:00
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Bug: Process Explorer 17 "System theme" does not use system theme
It appears that Process Explorer 17 added theme support, but when running Windows in High Contrast mode, the "Use System setting" theme doesn't actually use the system theme and instead paints part of the window (menu bar and process list…
Sysinternals
Sysinternals
Advanced system utilities to manage, troubleshoot, and diagnose Windows and Linux systems and applications.
1,350 questions
asked 2022-11-24T21:21:55.857+00:00
Jernej Simončič
16
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edited an answer 2026-04-16T05:21:03.44+00:00
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MD
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1 answer
Does Sysinternals Portmon really work on Win 10/11 or Server 2022 ??
Does Sysinternals Portmon really work on Win 10/11 or Server 2022 ?? -- Ref: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/5858162/process-monitor-does-not-capture-irp-mj-create-for
Sysinternals
Sysinternals
Advanced system utilities to manage, troubleshoot, and diagnose Windows and Linux systems and applications.
1,350 questions
asked 2026-04-12T20:04:23.6366667+00:00
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Boilerplate4U
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answered 2026-04-12T21:14:27.5366667+00:00
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Marcin Policht
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Process Monitor does not capture IRP_MJ_CREATE for serial port (character device) opens
Hi, I have been investigating why Process Monitor does not capture CreateFile (IRP_MJ_CREATE) calls against serial ports (character devices) and I would appreciate some clarification on the architecture. Setup: Windows Server 2022 A userspace program…
Sysinternals
Sysinternals
Advanced system utilities to manage, troubleshoot, and diagnose Windows and Linux systems and applications.
1,350 questions
asked 2026-04-12T19:53:01.3466667+00:00
Boilerplate4U
0
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commented 2026-04-12T20:01:24.8966667+00:00
Boilerplate4U
0
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DebugView 5.0 broken on Windows 1022H2
The new DebugView 5.0 version does not function properly on Windows 1022H2 (10.0.19045). Upon starting it the following is displayed - And after dismissing the dialog the toolbar is broken - At this point I decided to revert to version 4.90!
Sysinternals
Sysinternals
Advanced system utilities to manage, troubleshoot, and diagnose Windows and Linux systems and applications.
1,350 questions
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My bluetooth completely disappear form everything
It has been a really big problem for me that my bluetooth disappear from everything starting from the device manager and the bottom right corner of my laptop. I've watched a lot of tutorials from youtube on how to fix it but i can't seem to fix it yet.…
Sysinternals
Sysinternals
Advanced system utilities to manage, troubleshoot, and diagnose Windows and Linux systems and applications.
1,350 questions
asked 2026-04-07T12:48:03.8966667+00:00
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Nicholas Setiadi
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asked 2026-04-07T12:48:03.8966667+00:00
Nicholas Setiadi
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How do I make Process Explorer replace Task Manager permanently?
Hello, How do I make Process Explorer replace Task Manager permanently? Every time I reboot, it resets to the default Windows 11 Task Manager, and I would like to use Process Explorer exclusively. Thank you.
Sysinternals
Sysinternals
Advanced system utilities to manage, troubleshoot, and diagnose Windows and Linux systems and applications.
1,350 questions
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Code signing
Hello. Could you please confirm whether SmartScreen accepts both ECC and RSA signing algorithms? Is an EV certificate with ECC algorithm valid for application (.exe, .msi) signing and works with SmartScreen and SmartAppControl? Thank you.
Sysinternals
Sysinternals
Advanced system utilities to manage, troubleshoot, and diagnose Windows and Linux systems and applications.
1,350 questions
asked 2026-03-31T10:32:25.6433333+00:00
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Lukáš Jarolímek
0
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answered 2026-03-31T10:32:39.5966667+00:00
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How to using bginfo to show Windows 10/11 version
HI All I use the bginfo to show the some informaiton to let OP/admin could easy get information when they help user troubleshooting. But I find the item list that bginfo provide does not provide version (for example 1908/2004/21H2 or 22h2). …
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Sysinternals
Advanced system utilities to manage, troubleshoot, and diagnose Windows and Linux systems and applications.
1,350 questions
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | User experience | Other
asked 2022-09-28T03:06:43.003+00:00
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kao wencheng
1
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answered 2026-03-28T06:16:29.25+00:00
Hestnet
1
Reputation point
5 answers
Update for BGinfo in Windows 11
Hello, Do you know if/when BGinfo will be updated for Windows 11?
Sysinternals
Sysinternals
Advanced system utilities to manage, troubleshoot, and diagnose Windows and Linux systems and applications.
1,350 questions
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | User experience | Other
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sysinternal disk2vhdx
is there a utility to convert a vhdx back to a native hard drive?
Sysinternals
Sysinternals
Advanced system utilities to manage, troubleshoot, and diagnose Windows and Linux systems and applications.
1,350 questions
asked 2026-03-25T17:15:58.1633333+00:00
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Boyd Mills
5
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answered 2026-03-25T17:16:09.8833333+00:00
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sysinternal disk2vhdx v2.02
I Attached the VHDX file in Disk Manager I run up DISK2VHD V2.02 The attached VHDX shows up in Disk Manager volume list in DISK2VHD I see nothing to export the VHDX volume to a physical device. Disk 1 is the attached VHDX image Disk 2 is the offline hard…
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Sysinternals
Advanced system utilities to manage, troubleshoot, and diagnose Windows and Linux systems and applications.
1,350 questions
asked 2026-03-24T16:47:03.93+00:00
Boyd Mills
5
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answered 2026-03-25T17:13:35.25+00:00
Boyd Mills
5
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0 answers
cannot connect to bose speaker via bluetooth from hp laptop windows 11
I used avast software to update 3 intel drivers, and it failed forcing my computer to restart. Since then my computer wont connect to my bose mini soundlink speaker and the iplayer stream freezes. I think I need to re install the 3 intel sound drivers.
Sysinternals
Sysinternals
Advanced system utilities to manage, troubleshoot, and diagnose Windows and Linux systems and applications.
1,350 questions
asked 2026-03-25T14:22:45.1166667+00:00
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Allan Geoffrey Yapp
0
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asked 2026-03-25T14:22:45.1166667+00:00
Allan Geoffrey Yapp
0
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ProcDump - Configurable hang timeout for -h
Currently ProcDump uses a fixed 5-second timeout for detecting hung windows (-h). This causes false positives in large WinForms / WPF applications. Request: Allow configurable timeout, e.g.: -h 30 or --hang-timeout 30
Sysinternals
Sysinternals
Advanced system utilities to manage, troubleshoot, and diagnose Windows and Linux systems and applications.
1,350 questions
asked 2026-03-25T14:01:40.9733333+00:00
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Martin Setnička
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answered 2026-03-25T14:01:57.1133333+00:00
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Filtering processes in Process Explorer
Is it possible to filter multiple processes in the "Filter by name" input field? Spaces, commas, and semicolons don't work as separators.
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Sysinternals
Advanced system utilities to manage, troubleshoot, and diagnose Windows and Linux systems and applications.
1,350 questions
asked 2026-03-25T07:19:06.3+00:00
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Michael Steel
20
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accepted 2026-03-25T07:20:17.9466667+00:00
Michael Steel
20
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2 answers
where can I find process explorer for 32 bit architecture?
I need to install process explorer on a Windows Server 2003 R2. Where can I find a 32 bit version of the process explorer tool?
Sysinternals
Sysinternals
Advanced system utilities to manage, troubleshoot, and diagnose Windows and Linux systems and applications.
1,350 questions
asked 2026-03-24T20:18:47.81+00:00
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Virgil Sarabia
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answered 2026-03-25T00:44:36.1166667+00:00
RLWA32
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icacls command line refuses to remove ACLs
I have many files which seem to have ACLs containing old, unknown SIDs. They look like this: S-1-5-21-xxxxxxxx-yyyyyyyy-zzzzzzzz-513:(RX) xxxxxxxx-yyyyyyyy-zzzzzzzz is the identifier of some unknown machine, and is an orphan due probably to some…
Sysinternals
Sysinternals
Advanced system utilities to manage, troubleshoot, and diagnose Windows and Linux systems and applications.
1,350 questions
asked 2026-03-18T16:20:27.6333333+00:00
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Rob Stevens
5
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commented 2026-03-21T09:39:12.7833333+00:00
RLWA32
52,366
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2 answers
Need to update Process Explorer
Dear Team, Please update me we are getting the multiple alerts from procexp152.sys, We need to update it kindly share the stapes for updating it
Sysinternals
Sysinternals
Advanced system utilities to manage, troubleshoot, and diagnose Windows and Linux systems and applications.
1,350 questions
asked 2026-03-16T08:26:46.04+00:00
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Narendra kala
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commented 2026-03-18T06:46:07.7066667+00:00
RLWA32
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