Install Process Explorer - SQL-FineBuild/Common GitHub Wiki
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FineBuild can install and configure Process Explorer as part of the SQL Server install process.
Process Explorer was originally produced by Sysinternals, now part of Microsoft. It can be considered as an advanced version of Windows Task Manager, and was chosen to be included in FineBuild to help troubleshoot failures in SQL Server components, SSIS packages, etc.
| Item | Link |
|---|---|
| Process Explorer home page | https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb896653.aspx |
| Process Explorer download | https://download.sysinternals.com/files/ProcessExplorer.zip |
| Process Explorer tutorial | https://www.howtogeek.com/school/sysinternals-pro/lesson2/ |
FineBuild Process Explorer Install
Automated silent installation of Process Explorer is performed by Process Id 4TD and is controlled by the parameters below:
| SQL Version | Parameter | FULL Build | WORKSTATION Build | CLIENT Build |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SQL2019 | /SetupProcExp: | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SQL2017 | /SetupProcExp: | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SQL2016 | /SetupProcExp: | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SQL2014 | /SetupProcExp: | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SQL2012 | /SetupProcExp: | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SQL2008R2 | /SetupProcExp: | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SQL2008 | /SetupProcExp: | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SQL2005 | /SetupProcExp: | Yes | Yes | Yes |
In order to maintain compatibility with older versions of SQL FineBuild, the parameter /InstProcExp: can also be used.
FineBuild also uses the following parameters to help install Process Explorer:
| Parameter | Default Value | Description |
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| /ProcExpDir: | ProcessExplorer | Name of folder to hold Process Explorer program |
| /ProcExpexe: | procexp.exe | Name of Process Explorer program file |
| /ProcExpZip: | ProcessExplorer.zip | Name of file holding Process Explorer install media |
Process Explorer cannot be installed by FineBuild on a Windows Core operating system because it is supplied in zip file format.
The FineBuild install for Process Explorer includes the following:
Manual Process Explorer Install
The following steps show what you would have to do to install Process Explorer manually. FineBuild does all of this work for you automatically.
Process Explorer Install
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Navigate to C:\Program Files
Create a subfolder ProcessExplorer
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Navigate to the Additional Components folder
Double-click on ProcessExplorer.zip. Highlight all files, right-click and select Copy
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Paste the Process Explorer files into C:\Program Files\ProcessExplorer
Setup Process Explorer Menu Item
This procesdure will set up a menu item for Process Explorer in the Administrative Tools menu.
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Right-click on procexp.exe
Select Copy
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Open the All Users Administrative Tools menu folder
Click on Start, right-click on Administrative Tools and select Open
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Right-click within the Administrative Tools folder
Next, right-click and select Paste Shortcut
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