process identification

About this tag
On WindowsForum.com, the process identification tag covers discussions about identifying which specific processes are using system resources, such as network bandwidth. Users often turn to tools like Task Manager, Resource Monitor, TCP View, and Process Explorer from Sysinternals to pinpoint processes. Common challenges include distinguishing between multiple processes with similar names, like svchost.exe, and determining the exact process responsible for ongoing network activity even after closing applications. The tag reflects troubleshooting scenarios where standard monitoring tools do not provide clear answers, requiring deeper investigation into process behavior and resource usage.
  1. Windows 7 Bandwidth keeps running after site shutdown

    I watch videos on a site and when I finish watching the bandwidth in DU Meter keeps running at 400-500 KB's/s. It would appear that it's like the videos are still running but they are not because the site and anything to do with it is shutdown. Not even a browser is running. Task manager tells...