Using Process Explorer

Topic

This article discusses the use of Windows Process Explorer to determine some causes of high CPU usage.

Background

Process Explorer is a Microsoft tool that works as an in-depth task manager. It can be used to determine if any processes on a machine are consuming too many resources. If the backups are running very slowly or if backups continue to time out, this tool may be used to help determine the cause.

Resources

The following Microsoft documentation covers the download, requirements and use of the Process Explorer tool, with its latest version.

• Microsoft's Process Explorer (external link)