The Most Comprehensive List of Microsoft Windows Processes and Detailed Descriptions

With such a detailed and comprehensive process description, it's now easier to identify and delete unwanted processes when checking the ones in the Task Manager.

For searching, it’s still recommended to use Ctrl+F as some processes may have several different functions.

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System Class Processes

system process

Process File: [system process] or [system process]

Process Name: Windows Memory Processing System Process

Description: Windows page memory management process with 0-level priority.

Is it a system process: Yes

alg.exe

Process File: alg or alg.exe

Process Name: Application Layer Gateway Service

Description: This is an application layer gateway service for network sharing.

Is it a system process: Yes

csrss.exe

Process File: csrss or csrss.exe

Process Name: Client/Server Runtime Server Subsystem

Description: Client service subsystem used to control the Windows graphics-related subsystem.

Is it a system process: Yes

ddhelp.exe

Process File: ddhelp or ddhelp.exe

Process Name: DirectDraw Helper

Description: DirectDraw Helper is a component of DirectX, which is used for graphic services.

Is it a system process: Yes