How to Start Process Explorer Minimized: A Comprehensive Guide

Starting Process Explorer Minimized: A Comprehensive Guide

Process Explorer is a powerful system monitoring tool that can provide detailed information about the processes running on your Windows machine. By default, when you open Process Explorer, it appears in a maximized window, taking up a significant portion of your screen real estate. However, some users might prefer to start Process Explorer minimized, so it doesn't interfere with their workflow.

Using the Shortcut Method

The easiest way to start Process Explorer minimized is to create a shortcut for it and modify the shortcut properties. Here are the steps to follow:

1. Locate the Process Explorer executable file (procexp.exe) on your system.
2. Right-click on the file and select Send to > Desktop (create shortcut).
3. Right-click on the newly created shortcut and select Properties.
4. In the Shortcut tab, find the Run option.
5. Change the value of the Run option from Normal window to Minimized.
6. Click OK to save the changes.

Using the Command Line Method

Another way to start Process Explorer minimized is to use the command line. Here are the steps:

1. Open the command prompt by pressing Win + R, typing cmd, and pressing Enter.
2. Navigate to the directory where Process Explorer is installed.
3. Type procexp.exe /min and press Enter.

Using the Windows Registry Method

You can also modify the Windows Registry to start Process Explorer minimized automatically. However, this method requires more advanced knowledge of the Windows Registry and should be performed with caution. Here are the steps:

1. Press Win + R, type regedit, and press Enter to open the Registry Editor.
2. Navigate to the key HKEY\_LOCAL\_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\App Paths\procexp.exe.
3. In the right pane, right-click on (Default) and select Modify.
4. In the Value data field, add "/min" at the end of the existing value.
5. Click OK to save the changes.

Note: This method will start Process Explorer minimized every time you open it.

• To start Process Explorer minimized, you can create a shortcut and modify its properties, use the command line, or modify the Windows Registry.
• The shortcut method is the easiest and recommended for most users.
• The command line method requires knowledge of the command prompt, while the Windows Registry method requires advanced knowledge of the Windows Registry.

References

• Process Explorer Help: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/downloads/process-explorer.

• How to Modify a Shortcut's Properties in Windows: https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/how-to-modify-a-shortcuts-properties-in-windows/.

• How to Use the Windows Command Prompt: https://www.digitalcitizen.life/command-prompt-dos-prompt-simple-step-step-guide.

• How to Edit the Windows Registry: https://www.digitalcitizen.life/how-edit-windows-registry.