Top Process Monitor

Top Process Monitor, version 7.5, designed by Igor 'Igogo' Bushin, is a standout in the field of System Utilities under the Gadgets Widgets subcategory. This small yet powerful tool runs seamlessly on Windows 7 and caters to users seeking a reliable application to monitor CPU usage, memory, and critical system components. Top Process Monitor can be easily moved anywhere on the screen, allowing users to maintain a close watch on their system's performance effortlessly.

With its straightforward installation process, this program suits even those with minimal technical expertise. Users can view real-time data including the current CPU level and the number of threads in operation. One of the appealing aspects of Top Process Monitor is its multiple configurable settings. Users have the ability to toggle between various modes such as CPU, memory, PageFiles, Virtual Memory, I/O, read, write, total read, and total write.

Adjustability is key with this tool. The frame size can be manipulated manually or set to adjust automatically, the refresh rate and number of processes displayed can be tailored, and double-click actions can be assigned for swift access to Task Manager, Resource Monitor, or Performance Monitor. Additionally, Top Process Monitor is capable of cycling through all selected modes upon a single click and can display alerts for high resource usage.

Customization doesn’t stop there; users can change frame colors, switch UI languages, and revert settings to default if needed. Even though it offers a myriad of customization options, Top Process Monitor remains lightweight and efficient, without causing a noticeable impact on system performance.

Pros:

• Easy to install and configure, even for beginners.
• Broad range of customization features.
• Low CPU and memory consumption.

Cons:

• Limited to Windows 7.
• Might lack advanced features for professional users.

For those in need of a reliable and straightforward process monitor, Top Process Monitor is available for free download. Its latest version, 7.5, continues the legacy of previous iterations such as version 6.7, making it a versatile and valuable addition to any system utilizer's toolkit.

You may want to check out more software, such as Wise System Monitor, MING Network Monitor or Free Process-Traffic Monitor, which might be related to Top Process Monitor.