How to: Search for a Process in Processes View

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You can search for a specific process in Processes view by using its process ID or module string as search criteria. You can also specify the initial direction of the search. The fields in the dialog box will show the attributes of the selected process in the process tree.

To search for a process in Processes view

  1. Arrange your windows so that Spy++ and an active Processes View window are visible.

  2. From the Search menu, choose Find Process

    The Process Search Dialog Box opens.

  3. Type the process ID or a module string as search criteria.

  4. Clear any fields for which you do not want to specify values.

    Tip

    To find all the processes owned by a module, clear the Process box and type the module name in the Module box. Then use Find Next to continue searching for processes.

  5. Choose Up or Down for the initial direction of the search.

  6. Click OK.

    If a matching process is found, it is highlighted in the Process view window.