SwList

SwList is a system utility that displays a list of running processes on a Microsoft Windows operating system. It is a command-line tool that can be executed from the command prompt or a batch file. The primary function of SwList is to provide detailed information about each process, including its process ID, the name of the executable file, the amount of memory it is using, and the owner of the process.

This information can be valuable for system administrators and advanced users for various purposes. It aids in troubleshooting performance issues by identifying resource-hungry processes. It can also be used for security analysis, allowing users to inspect which applications are running on their system and understand their origins. Furthermore, SwList can be used to monitor system activity and ensure that only authorized software is executing.

The output of SwList can be filtered and sorted to focus on specific information. For instance, users can sort processes by memory usage to quickly identify the most demanding applications. The tool's ability to display process owners helps in understanding which user accounts are associated with specific running programs. While more advanced tools exist for process management, SwList offers a straightforward and accessible way to gain a fundamental understanding of a Windows system's active processes directly from the command line.