Get in-depth guidance-and inside insights-for using the Windows Sysinternals tools available from Microsoft TechNet. Guided by Sysinternals creator Mark Russinovich and Windows expert Aaron Margosis, you'll drill into the features and functions of dozens of free file, disk, process, security, and Windows management tools. And you'll learn how to apply the book's best practices to help resolve your own technical issues the way the experts do.

Diagnose. Troubleshoot. Optimize.





Analyze CPU spikes, memory leaks, and other system problems
Get a comprehensive view of file, disk, registry, process/thread, and network activity
Diagnose and troubleshoot issues with Active Directory
Easily scan, disable, and remove autostart applications and components
Monitor application debug output
Generate trigger-based memory dumps for application troubleshooting
Audit and analyze file digital signatures, permissions, and other security information
Execute Sysinternals management tools on one or more remote computers
Master Process Explorer, Process Monitor, and Autoruns