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Troubleshooting Processes and Registry with Sysinternals Process Monitor

Process Monitor in Windows is one of the best tools to use in troubleshooting. In this course, you'll learn how to get the most out of the second most downloaded tool from the Sysinternals toolkit - Process Monitor.

Beginner
1h 19m
(45)

Created by Sami Laiho

Last Updated Dec 03, 2025

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Troubleshooting Processes and Registry with Sysinternals Process Monitor

Process Monitor in Windows is one of the best tools to use in troubleshooting. In this course, you'll learn how to get the most out of the second most downloaded tool from the Sysinternals toolkit - Process Monitor.

Beginner
1h 19m
(45)

Created by Sami Laiho

Last Updated Dec 03, 2025

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There is an age old saying in Windows: "If something breaks in Windows, run Process Monitor". This is absolutely true, and Process Monitor is one of the best tools to use in troubleshooting. In this course, Troubleshooting Processes and Registry with Sysinternals Process Monitor, you'll learn how to utilize Process Monitor for troubleshooting. First, you'll explore how to find settings in the Registry and learn how to resolve bottlenecks in performance. Next, you'll cover how to fix broken applications. Finally, you'll learn how to analyze slow boot sequences. By the end this course, you'll know how to effectively use one of the most important troubleshooting tools available.

Troubleshooting Processes and Registry with Sysinternals Process Monitor
Beginner
1h 19m
(45)
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Sami Laiho is one of the world's top experts in Windows OS and Security. Sami specializes in OS internals, troubleshooting, management, and security.

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