The question of how to identify a terminated Windows process if you still have its PID (Process Identifier) is an important one for IT admins. This is especially important for troubleshooting issues, managing server resources, and ensuring that processes are running as expected. Fortunately, Windows provides several ways to identify terminated processes using the PID.
The first and easiest method is to use the built-in Task Manager utility. The Task Manager allows you to view both running and terminated processes. To view terminated processes, open the Task Manager and select the “Processes” tab. Here you’ll see a list of all running processes and the PID associated with each. If the process you’re looking for has been terminated, it will be listed as “Terminated” in the “Status” column.
The second method is to use the command-line utility “Tasklist”. To use this, open a command prompt and type “tasklist”. This will list all running processes. To filter the list to only show terminated processes, add the “/fi” and “status eq terminated” parameters. This will only show terminated processes, and the PID associated with each process will be listed.
The third method is to use the Windows Performance Monitor (PerfMon). This is a more advanced tool, but it can provide more detailed information about processes. To view terminated processes, open the Performance Monitor and select the “Processes” tab. Here you’ll see a list of running and terminated processes, and the PID associated with each. You can also view detailed information about each process, such as the process name, CPU time, memory usage, and more.
Finally, you can use the Sysinternals Process Explorer utility to view terminated processes. This tool is similar to the Task Manager, but it provides more detailed information about processes. To view terminated processes, open the Process Explorer and select the “Processes” tab. Here you’ll see a list of running and terminated processes and the PID associated with each. You can also view detailed information about each process, such as the process name, CPU time, memory usage, and more.
In summary, IT admins have several ways to identify terminated processes using the PID. The easiest method is to use the Task Manager, but more detailed information can be obtained with the Sysinternals Process Explorer or the Windows Performance Monitor. By using these tools, IT admins can better manage their server resources and troubleshoot any issues that arise.
