Windows Task Manager vs Process Explorer : Which is Better?

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Windows Task Manager

Task Manager, previously known as Windows Task Manager, is a task manager, system monitor, and startup manager included with Microsoft Windows systems. It provides limited information about computer performance and running applications, processes and CPU usage, commit charge and memory information, network activity and statistics, logged-in users, and system services. Developed by Microsoft

License: Free

Apps available for Windows

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Process Explorer

Process Explorer is a Windows based utility to see monitor currently running processes. Developed by Mark Russinovich

License: Free

Categories: OS & Utilities

Apps available for Windows

Windows Task Manager VS Process Explorer Feature comparision

Feature Windows Task Manager Process Explorer
System Info
Task Management
Affinity Mask
Network Monitoring
Portable
Process Monitoring
Cpu monitoring
Disk Monitoring
Granular Detail on Processes
I/O Monitoring
Runs on command line
Lightweight
Performance Monitoring
Activity history
Command line interface
Hardware Monitoring
Application Monitoring
History graphs
No installation
Developer Tools
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