Articles about processes

Understanding Open Files in Linux

Learn about open files in Linux, their importance, and how they differ from Linux processes.

Enabling/Disabling UAC Virtualization Batch Processes on Windows 11

Learn how to enable or disable User Account Control (UAC) virtualization for batch processes in Windows 11. This guide covers both Task Manager and UAC virtualization settings.

Viewing Windows Process Tree with WMIC/Tasklist

Learn how to view the process tree in Windows using the WMIC or Tasklist command line tools. This tutorial provides a step-by-step guide to generating a parent-child tree file for a better understanding of process relationships.

Get-Process PowerShell Command Not Showing Definitely Running Processes

Having trouble with the Get-Process PowerShell command not showing processes that are definitely running on your Windows computer? Learn about possible solutions and workarounds in this tech support article.

Understanding Parentheses in Windows 11 Task Manager Processes

Learn about the use of parentheses in the Processes tab of the Windows 11 Task Manager. Discover what they represent and how to interpret them for troubleshooting and optimizing your system's performance.

Understanding Process Priority: Setting Higher Priority for PS-OPRI

Learn about process priority, nice values, and how to set a higher priority for PS-OPRI (ps-opri) in Linux, Windows, and MacOS.

Troubleshooting Transient Recurring Processes on Ubuntu Linux Server

The Ubuntu research team recently encountered an issue where certain processes, utilizing multiple CPUs, intermittently appeared and consumed available resources. In this article, we will discuss the steps to identify and resolve such transient recurring processes.

Killing Errant Processes in Windows 10: A Case Study with Firefox and Mathematica

Learn how to terminate unresponsive Firefox and Mathematica processes in Windows 10, ensuring a smooth computing experience.

Troubleshooting Errant Processes in Tech Support: A Mathematica Case Study

This article discusses methods to identify and eliminate errant processes in the context of Mathematica tech support. Entering computation details, pressing SHIFT-Enter, and dealing with kernel processes are addressed.

Setting Stack Sizes for Specific Processes in Linux: A Step-by-Step Guide

In this article, we will discuss how to set stack sizes for specific processes in Linux using the ulimit command. We will provide a step-by-step guide to help you understand the process and configure it effectively.

Managing Resource-Intensive Background Processes when Mounting External HDDs in Windows 11

When mounting an external HDD in Windows 11, users may notice high resource background processes. Unmounting or disconnecting the drive soon after plugging it in may not be a viable solution, as Windows Explorer can use massive disk usage (over 100MB/s) for up to 10 minutes. This article provides tips and strategies for managing these resource-intensive background processes.

Connecting iMac and Mac Mini as User John (ID 501) Using SSH to Check Processes Running Remotely

Learn how to connect two Mac machines as user John (ID 501) using SSH to check processes running remotely. This tutorial uses the `ps -U 501` command to display user 501's processes on the remote server.

Excel RAM Usage: Ratcheting Up with Background Processes

Two computers, running only Office applications, experience increasing RAM usage in Excel. The issue seems to originate from workbook VBA macros and background processes.

Bash Scripts and the use of mxtrace-attach for Already Running Processes

In Bash scripting, the mxtrace-attach command is used to obtain information about a command of interest that might otherwise be unobtainable. This article explains how to use mxtrace-attach in a Bash script.

Adjust User CPU Quantum and Preempt Processes in Linux for NGINX and PostgreSQL

Learn how to adjust user CPU quantum and preempt processes in Linux to improve the performance of NGINX web server and PostgreSQL database server. This article explains the steps to edit configuration files and optimize system settings.

Determining the Number of Firefox Processes: One Process per Tab or More?

When you open multiple tabs in Firefox, does one process correspond to each tab or are there more Firefox processes running in the background? Let's explore this common question.

Understanding Hidden Processes Consuming RAM in Windows

Learn how to identify and manage hidden processes that consume significant RAM in Windows. This tech support article provides a screenshot example and steps to help you optimize your system.

Understanding Processes with 'pbstop' Error in qstats

This article explains how to interpret qstats output when encountering a 'pbstop' error, providing insights into affected processes.

File Caching: Local Disk - Transparent Processes Creating Files One by One

This article discusses an issue where transparent processes are creating files one by one in the local disk, impacting file caching performance. It covers potential causes, such as tcmalloc and heap profiler files, and provides suggestions for resolving the issue.

Unkillable Suspended Processes in Windows Error Logging (WerFault)

Users encountering issues with unkillable suspended processes while working with Windows Error Logging (WerFault) may not be affected if SN-DBS service is not installed. Normally, executables run on the machine and compiled files are not directly linked. This article explains the symptoms and potential solutions.

Multiple Notepad.exe Instances Running: How to Stop Background Processes

Learn how to stop multiple Notepad.exe instances from running as background processes and avoid unwanted applications.

Understanding and Killing Processes with 'appdevs' Description Name

Learn how to identify and terminate processes with the description name 'appdevs'. This tutorial covers methods for Linux, Windows, and MacOS.

Managing Concurrent Reads of NFS Files with Multiple Processes: An Algorithm Perspective

This article discusses an intelligent algorithm for managing concurrent reads of NFS files by multiple processes, addressing network efficiency concerns in NFS systems.

PS-U Command Not Listing Expected Processes for User 0x00

This article explains the issue encountered when using the PS-U command on a Linux system, which does not list the expected processes for user 0x00, despite the root processes being listed. The article suggests potential solutions and troubleshooting steps.

Duplicating Serial Device Read/Write Processes with a Modbus Device

Learn how to duplicate read and write processes with a Modbus device connected to a serial port such as /dev/ttyUSB0.

Oracle Linux 7: Processes Consuming too much buf/cache memory

A recently updated Oracle Linux 7 server crashed, unable to allocate memory. Initially, processes consuming buf/cache memory seemed to be the culprit.

Linux Causes Processes to Block: An Examination of disksleep and Synchronous Writes

This tech support article examines the phenomenon of processes blocking in Linux, specifically as it relates to the disk sleep status and synchronous writes. Using the example of dd command writing an ISO image to a thumb drive, we will explore the reasons behind this behavior and potential solutions. Stay tuned for a full article on this topic.

Identifying Processes Absorbing Keystrokes: A Solution to Odd Problem with Control Keys

If your control keys (Ctrl) stop working globally after a certain number of keystrokes, this article provides a solution to identify the processes absorbing those keystrokes.

Win10: Multiple App Processes Causing Startup Crashes

Users of Windows 10 (version 10.0.19045) have reported experiencing numerous oddities, including frequent crashes and restarts. A faulty main distribution block is suspected to be the root cause of these issues. This article provides solutions to remove multiple app processes causing startup problems.

How to View All Processes Using GPU Memory in Linux

Learn how to view all processes using GPU memory in Linux. This article provides step-by-step instructions to monitor and manage GPU memory usage for optimal performance.

How to Open htop with Processes Hidden

Learn how to open htop, a powerful task manager for Linux, with processes hidden. This article provides step-by-step instructions on how to hide processes in htop, allowing you to focus on specific system information and improve performance monitoring.

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