Someone reviewed v on Jul 5, 2022

Pros: 555

Cons: 555

Bottom Line: 555

dhry reviewed v10.0.1.331 Beta on Mar 6, 2012

Used this program years ago. It was messy-looking then and still looks messy today. Plus, it's unacceptable to charge for a program like this when others are out there, completely free, which work ten times better. I recently switched from ProcessExplorer to SystemExplorer (http://systemexplorer.net/). Freeware (personal AND commercial use!), decent interface and the popup when you hover over the systray icon is extremely useful.

shallot reviewed v9.0.0.300 on Apr 21, 2009

Whoa...if you ever need a data overload...this UI takes the cake...Yes, system info means you need to look at too much data...but presenting it like this....turns me off...a dos prompt might be better...please improve on the color scheme....

and why pay when ProcessExplorer which does most of the job TaskInfo does and probably more for free ??

hell0 reviewed v7.2.0.250 on Oct 23, 2007

I don't care how long anyone has worked on PCs. Not impressed. Irrelevant.

Nice utility, but I was annoyed to find I could not display .EXE (i.e. process) names. Oh, I saw where the setting exists, and I enabled it, but it didn't make a process name column appear. I don't know if this was a trial restriction (if so, it's an idiotic restriction), and either way, it was annoying.

I was also disappointed that TaskInfo doesn't let you close handles the way you can with Process Explorer.

ttrimble reviewed v7.2.0.244 on Oct 16, 2007

I've been working with PC's for close to 26 years now and I've had the opportunity to work with a lot of utilities for monitoring processes and freeing up memory. I've got to say that TaskInfo is the best that I've come across. I actually used the evaluation version for close to a year and then decided that it was really worth the $ for the license.

I would still like to get the author to add a modification that will show the total free ram as a number in the task bar (Similar to MemTurbo). But that's a minor issue.

Timothy Trimble
www.timothytrimble.info

MikeDiack reviewed v7.0.0.200 Beta on Oct 26, 2006

Taskinfo is a great tool, but not too much changed in this (1st) beta of version 7 versus version 6, a couple of minor bugs are fixed and Vista compatibility is added.

However the author usually produces multiple betas, so I'd suspect we'll see a few more new features added in the next beta, when he gets a feeling as to whether the Vista stability issues are fixed and "bedded in".

Great tool though - probably the best of its type

ghammer reviewed v6.2.0.174 on Nov 13, 2005

Just gets better with each release. If you need this level of info on your system and running tasks, this is the tool to get.

I've installed this on several machines in several languages. I've never had a problem with crashes or other.

lab-techie if I were you I'd take a look at my system, not blame a monitoring/information tool for system instability.

lab-techie reviewed v6.1.2.162 Beta on Sep 24, 2005

This program gives an error & crashes on my machine. I uninstalled it imediately. This program ain't for me, especially at $35.

tp reviewed v6.1.2.162 Beta on Sep 20, 2005

thanks for the tip about faber toys. ive been looking for a freeware similar to task info and this comes the closest of those ive tried..

bellgamin reviewed v6.1.1.150 Beta on Jul 13, 2005

It costs $35. It is a *5* in value IF you need this much info & know what to do with it.

My personal paid choice is Security Task Manager -- it offers a less over-whelming panorama of system info than does TaskInfo, but it's plenty enough for most purposes & it's a good bit more useful for evaluating security. My free choice is Faber Toys.

sQin reviewed v6.1.0.140 Beta on May 9, 2005

It's not only a process explorer!!! theres much more features

Crypton reviewed v6.1.0.140 Beta on May 9, 2005

^^

Process Explorer is not just a "Process Explorer" either, it allows many other things such as viewing information about processes, closing processes/threads. ect.. Has statistical information as well, and it is free.. So again, Why use this one when it is paywhere, when there is one for free?

http://www.sysinternals..../freeware/procexp.shtml

^^ Versions for All Windows OS's *FREE*

ghammer reviewed v6.0.1.134 on Feb 14, 2005

This is the best tool for all the things it does.

Is the UI a bit messy? Yeah, but then, it's hard to display all the info this provides. I don't want to flip between pages to see things, makes it hard to compare, etc. I can't think of a better way or I'd suggest it.

As for those who rate it low for the price, WTF? Show me something free that does what this does. No, not 3 different apps. One tool.

I've used this since the first release and can tell you there are no tools that add up.

httpd.confused reviewed v6.0.1.134 on Jan 26, 2005

OK, again, I don't understand something. If this is a great bit of software, why give it a low rating? If it cost $20, would you rate it highly? What about $14, or $2, or $0.01? Where do you draw the line?

TaskInfo can show drivers that are loaded, but which won't show themselves by other means. This goes for rootkit drivers, among other things. If you don't think that's worth paying for, why even bother looking into this sort of utility?

I do think the interface could use some serious work though...

gawd21 reviewed v6.0.0.126 Beta on Jan 8, 2005

Again, another tool that is great but no way in hell worth paying for!

Jeffsoft reviewed v5.0.1.96 on Jan 20, 2004

although this is good, but i still prefer Process Explorer
http://fileforum.betanew...ail.php3?fid=1063606657

tereshchenko reviewed v5.0.1.96 on Jan 20, 2004

TaskInfo is amazing tool for developers. It can list currently loaded drivers, dlls for any process, open handles, RAS connections, and huge number of other information.

Though for usual user (non-developer) Windows's Task Manager will be more then enough (well, if it is available on your system ;-) since it is not included in Windows95/98/Me (but it is old bulls*** anyway).

csabo234 reviewed v5.0.0.94 on Jul 20, 2003

RofL!! why use this. Taskman in windows is just as competent at doing this

ghammer reviewed v5.0.0.88 on Apr 23, 2003

Excellent tool! LOTS of information on all aspects of your system and the processes running on it. I'm a teacher in China and while this is expensive I will find a way to register it.

Dirk van Hoofen reviewed v5.0.0.88 on Apr 16, 2003

I think also, it was a good tool. A really nice tool. But, sorry - I am at present a student in Germany, the program is too expensive for me.

kingthorin reviewed v5.0.0.86 RC3 on Mar 12, 2003

"It is indeed the best in it's class. You have just to name other apps that do it this way or better. "

How about ProcessExplorer from SysInternals (it's free).

Thorin

klumy reviewed v5.0.0.80 Beta 3 on Dec 14, 2002

Good program, but far too expansive I think.

ezh reviewed v5.0.0.78 Beta 2 on Dec 6, 2002

It is indeed the best in it's class. You have just to name other apps that do it this way or better.

Ozzy1 reviewed v5.0.0.77 Beta 2 on Dec 4, 2002

I must say that this is a program that should be a part of the windows-package. Reliable, usefull and a stayer on my computer. Good work!

bleedingpegasus reviewed v5.0.0.73 Beta on Nov 3, 2002

Hey 'mymaster' and 'prefect' have you try the program yourself? I use it since v.3 and since then I use it everyday, i even forgot there is Windows TaskManager (Ctrl-Alt-Del). Although i am bit pissed by its 'graphical view' improvement lately, overall, its still a very good application which i can rely my system upon. So mymasterandprefect, up to you to say i am the same person as the ones below, but u might just wasting your time Doh!

bobbychina reviewed v4.0.0.51 on Apr 12, 2002

it's just what i want, I can know the valuable information .

Cormac reviewed v4.0.0.51 on Apr 12, 2002

This looks good... But I only see very few users online :(

masoud reviewed v4.0.0.39 Beta on Feb 4, 2002

A very useful application.

patmcpgh reviewed v4.0.0.39 Beta on Jan 23, 2002

Nice work, Igor! The program actually works 'better than advertised.' It meets my requirements fully. I cannot think of anything that one might want to know about "what's happening" in their system that is not available through TaskInfo2002.

TeamMembers reviewed v4.0.0.33 Beta on Dec 21, 2001

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MyMaster reviewed v4.0.0.33 Beta on Dec 21, 2001

quote: "Sounds like all the reviews so far are from the same person."

yes, it does. hmmm.

Tridus reviewed v2.20 on Nov 2, 2000

Easily the best task manager type program in 9x I have ever seen, and is even really useful in NT, showing a lot more info then programs like Task Manager do. No bugs at all that I could find. Highly recommended. And yes, I am a different person then the others, the program is just that good. :-)

Cool-Gui reviewed v2.2 Beta 3 on Jul 28, 2000

This program really is good. I wouldn't call it a sexy application, but it does what it is meant to do, and it does it *very* well. Even though I try not to ever use a Win9x box if at all possible. This is the best NT-like Task Manager there is for Win9x, and does much more.

zollner reviewed v2.2 Beta 3 on Jul 27, 2000

Simply the best of its class. I use it daily.

ColdFusion reviewed v2.20 Beta 2 on Jun 19, 2000

Well I can honestly say I'm not the same person as any of the other people who posted here. ;-)
I've been using this program for about a year now, possibly longer. I've run it on Win95, Win2K & every Windows iteration in between and it's proven to be the most useful and most stable shareware/freeware program I've ever used. It truly is a must have proggie - it's invaluable.

aalaap reviewed v2.20 Beta 2 on Jun 10, 2000

WinNT on my system would fail more often than Win9x. The reason i tried WinNT because its supposed to be more stable than Win9x. Heck, anyways. I switched back to Win9x and I just cried cuz there was no Task Manager. With TaskInfo, happy days are here again! :-)

premiere reviewed v2.20 Beta 2 on Jun 8, 2000

Sounds like all the reviews so far are from the same person. Unless it's truly "the best in it's class."

cmeisman reviewed v2.20 Beta 2 on Jun 8, 2000

It does what it says. Simple and obvious, new concept...

Prefect reviewed v2.20 Beta 2 on Jun 8, 2000

This is a great program. I monitors so much and lets you see exactly what is going on in our system. A must have for all.

alex reviewed v2.20 Beta 2 on Jun 8, 2000

The only program in its class that shows so much valuable information about each task.

vorlonz reviewed v2.20 Beta 2 on Jun 7, 2000

Best of this type of program I have used. It is interesting how many programs you use stay in memory even after you have closed them. With this software you can find the culprits and successfully shut them down freeing system memory. Highly recommended !

Tridus reviewed v2.10 on May 30, 2000

Awesome. Simply awesome.

Redox reviewed v2.10 on Jan 21, 2000

Love this program, I think it's the best in it's class!