Why does TaskMgr show only one instance of fontdrvhost.exe?

Question

Microsoft Windows 10 Pro for Workstations

10.0.19045.2728 (2009, 22H2)

Why does TaskMgr shows only one instance of fontdrvhost.exe?

ProcessExplorer shows two.

WMI gives information on both.

v:\> wmic process where name='fontdrvhost.exe' get processid,name
Name             ProcessId
fontdrvhost.exe  1164
fontdrvhost.exe  1172

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hello

Thank you for your question and reaching out. I can understand you are having query\issues related to Task manager and process explorer.

Both tools looks similar but works differently

This is because the task manager rounds the CPU usage numbers for each process up or down. Numerous processes appear to be using "0" CPU time, but in reality, they are actually using 0.00001 CPU time.

You require a process manager who can demonstrate more specific worth to you.

Additionally, some processes (negative PID, running as another person) or pieces of hardware (direct access to the CPU via your operating system) may be hidden. (but probably not)

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