Searching for a Process

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You can search for a specific process 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

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

  2. From the Search menu, choose Find Process to open the Process Search dialog box .

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

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

  5. Click OK.

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

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.