Recording processes creation on windows with wpr

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To record process creation events on Windows using the Windows Performance Recorder (WPR) tool, you can follow these steps:

  1. Install the Windows Performance Toolkit (WPT): WPR is a component of the Windows Performance Toolkit. Download and install the latest version of the Windows Performance Toolkit from the Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit (ADK) or the Windows Software Development Kit (SDK). Make sure to select the appropriate version based on your Windows operating system.

  2. Launch the Command Prompt: Open a Command Prompt window with administrative privileges.

  3. Start Recording: In the Command Prompt, run the following command to start recording process creation events:

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    wpr -start ProcessTrace -file C:\Path\To\Output.etl -on:Microsoft-Windows-Kernel-Process+Process

    Replace C:\Path\To\Output.etl with the desired output file path where the process creation events will be recorded.

  4. Monitor Process Creation: While the recording is active, the WPR tool will capture process creation events. You can continue to use your computer as usual, and WPR will record the relevant events.

  5. Stop Recording: To stop the recording, go back to the Command Prompt and run the following command:

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    wpr -stop ProcessTrace -file C:\Path\To\Output.etl

    Replace C:\Path\To\Output.etl with the same output file path used when starting the recording.

  6. Analyze the Recording: Once the recording is stopped, you can analyze the recorded process creation events using tools like Windows Performance Analyzer (WPA) or Event Viewer. These tools allow you to explore the recorded events, filter by process creation, and view additional details about each process.

Please note that capturing process creation events using WPR requires administrative privileges. Additionally, be mindful of the disk space and system resources required for recording events, especially if you plan to capture events over an extended period.

Refer to the Windows Performance Toolkit documentation or the WPR command-line reference for additional options and customization that may be available based on your specific requirements.