Microsoft Sysinternals provides a library of Windows utilities, with learning resources, downloads, and support information.

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About Sysinternals

Sysinternals provides a library of system utilities to manage, troubleshoot and diagnose Windows and Linux systems and applications. The site includes downloads, learning resources, and support information.

Sysinternals Live allows tools to be run directly from the web without manual download using live.sysinternals.com paths. Listed utilities include Process Monitor for file system, Registry and process activity, Autoruns for startup items, ProcDump for memory dumps, Sysmon for host monitoring, and ZoomIt for screen magnification and annotation.

Key features

  • Observe file system, Registry, and process activity with Process Monitor
  • Monitor startup items including Windows packaged apps with Autoruns
  • Generate memory dumps from running processes with ProcDump
  • Run tools directly from the web without downloading via Sysinternals Live
  • Manage and connect to Remote Desktop sessions with RDCMan
  • Magnify screen and annotate presentations with ZoomIt
Best for: IT professionals and developers who manage, troubleshoot, and diagnose Windows and Linux systems.
Good for
  • Covers Windows and Linux systems and applications
  • Tools can run directly from the web without manual download
  • Provides learning resources including a guide, blog, videos, and forum

Sysinternals at a glance

Type
Website
Pricing
Not confirmed. Check the site
Platforms
Linux, Web, Windows
Open source
Not stated
Language
English
Last checked
Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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Sysinternals FAQ

How can I run Sysinternals tools without downloading them?
Use Sysinternals Live by entering live.sysinternals.com/ or \\live.sysinternals.com\tools\ in Windows Explorer, or \\live.sysinternals.com\tools\ in a command prompt. The full directory can be viewed at https://live.sysinternals.com/.
What is Process Monitor used for?
Observing real-time file system, Registry, and process or thread activity.
What is Autoruns used for?
Monitoring startup items, including support for Windows packaged apps.
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