4 Ways to Find Application Process ID in Windows 10

When apps start acting strange, knowing which application Process ID to kill can restore stability.

In Windows 10, every app, service, or process has an assigned number known as the Process ID. The Process ID (or PID) is mostly used to identify each running or suspended process within a system.

Knowing an app's PID helps you identify programs running multiple instances, such as when editing two different files using the same app. Also, the PID helps you when you need to terminate a process manually or if you want to check system resources consumed by a certain process.

1. Use the Command Prompt

While you might use Command Prompt to troubleshoot Windows 10 issues, you can also use it to find an app Process ID. Here is how you can do it:

1. In the Start menu search bar, search for command prompt and select Run as administrator.
2. Type tasklist. Press Enter.
3. Command Prompt will now display the PID for the running processes.

If you want to find out the Process ID for Microsoft Store apps, type tasklist /apps.

2. Use the Task Manager

Follow these steps to check the Process ID using Task Manager:

1. Input task manager in the Start menu search bar, right-click the Best match, and select Run as Administrator. Or use the Ctrl + Shift + Esc keyboard shortcut.
2. Select the Details tab.
3. Check the number next to the app in the PID column.

You can also find the PID is displayed within the Services tab.

3. Use PowerShell

Here is how you can check an app’s Process ID using PowerShell:

1. In the Start menu search bar, search for powershell and select the Best match.
2. Type Get-Process.
3. Press Enter.

PowerShell will display a list of the app Process IDs together with more information about the apps.

4. Use the Resource Monitor

Resource Monitor is a Windows 10 feature that allows you to check information about hardware and software on your device. Also, you can use it to check an app Process ID easily. Here is how you can do it:

1. Input resource monitor in the Start menu search bar. Right-click the Best match and select Run as Administrator.
2. Select the CPU tab.
3. Check the number next to the app in the PID column.

The Resource Monitor also displays if an app is running or is suspended through the Status column.

Find App Process ID With These Windows 10 Tools

If you need to check an app’s Process ID, Windows 10 has at least four ways you can do that. You can use Command Prompt, Task Manager, PowerShell, or Resource Monitor—thankfully, they're all easy to use.

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