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HandleCountersViewProcess Explorer
Free

Freeware from NirSoft, free to use and redistribute without charge.

 Free

Free to download and use, published by Microsoft as part of the Sysinternals suite. The…

Windows Windows
  • Separate column for each handle type
  • Shows change since the last counter reset
  • Finds which process has a particular file or directory open
  • Process tree shows parent and child relationships, not just a flat list
  • Full paths of system processes need administrator rights
  • Shows counts, not individual handle details
  • Windows only
  • Closed source, though published by Microsoft
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Closed source
License: Freeware License not stated
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Works offline Works offline

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