Solved Number of processes in system tray

[Yaron]

I'm looking for a tool displaying the number of running processes in the system tray.
(Similar to SysTrayMeter).

Thank you.

 

[Callender]

System Monitor

Hi,

I don't know of any software that does exactly what you ask. That doesn't mean that it doesn't exist though!

However you might consider: Moo0 System Monitor - CPU / GPU / Disk Temperature. +40 others (Windows, Free, Download)

It can be configured to only show the number of running processes and you can keep the display on top so that it's always shown. You can drag it near your system tray.

Basically - deselect all fields (deselect "Computer" too)and then choose to display only the "processes" field and drag it where you need it. You can set the program to run on startup or if you use the portable version you can also add a shortcut to the program's executable into your startup folder.

%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup

Copy and paste the above into the address bar in explorer.

Okay so it's not exactly what you asked for but it does manage to show the number of running process at all times!

Screenshots:

 

[Yaron]

Hi Callender,

Thank you for the detailed explanation. I really appreciate it.

Moo0 System Monitor looks like a great tool. It would have been better if it had a tray icon option.
I've written to the developers.

 

[drakefu]

I have quickly made such a little app for my own use. If you're still interested (and are watching this thread), I'll be glad to release it as freeware.

 

[Yaron]

Hi drakefu,

Thank you so much!
I'm still interested and would love to have your application.

Regards.

 

[drakefu]

Hi, I haven't made a web page for this, but you can already get it from my web space (look for 'tcount.exe'):
Index of /files/release/

I hope you'll find it useful, but keep in mind it's just a quick'n'dirty hack and does not have any fancy features.

 

[Yaron]

Hi drakefu,

Thanks again. It's kind of you.
I find the tool very useful, and I'm grateful.

I've noticed that while 'tcount' is running, 3 or 4 processes are constantly added and removed.
If you plan to continue developing it, may this behavior be avoided?

Best wishes.

 

[drakefu]

Hi drakefu,

Thanks again. It's kind of you.
I find the tool very useful, and I'm grateful.

I've noticed that while 'tcount' is running, 3 or 4 processes are constantly added and removed.
If you plan to continue developing it, may this behavior be avoided?

Best wishes.

Glad you like it! It's simply running the tasklist.exe windows command in a loop, which is why you see those processes being created and closed constantly. Although I don't really plan to further develop the tool, I also find this behavior inelegant and will see if I can find another way.

 

[Yaron]

Thank you. I appreciate it.

Could you please update in this post?

 

[drakefu]

Thank you. I appreciate it.

Could you please update in this post?

Here you go... The updated version is tcount105.exe.
It should now poll the running process list in a much cleaner way.

http://trax.x10.mx/files/release/

 

[Yaron]

Hi drakefu,

Thank you so much. It's really great now.

How about adding the app to sites like Softpedia? I think lots of people may find it useful.

Best wishes.

 

[drakefu]

Hi drakefu,

Thank you so much. It's really great now.

How about adding the app to sites like Softpedia? I think lots of people may find it useful.

Best wishes.

Thanks for the nice feedback. I might add it at some point (some ZZZ's to catch up first...)
Also note that the display is currently capped at 99 due to system tray space constraints. I didn't spend much time thinking about this so far, though I might come up with something in the future.

 

[Yaron]

Complimenting a good job is a pleasure.

You might want to try SysTrayMeter (up to 4 digits).
SysTrayMeter - Download

I'm attaching my INI file (used on Win 7 Classic Look).

Thanks again.

 

[drakefu]

Complimenting a good job is a pleasure.

You might want to try SysTrayMeter (up to 4 digits).
SysTrayMeter - Download

I'm attaching my INI file (used on Win 7 Classic Look).

Thanks again.

That's some tight coding! But I guess it must have taken more than an afternoon to optimize it that much

By the way, the installer you linked to has some extra adware bundled in. I've found the untainted, tiny download at: http://freewaregenius.com/wp-content/downloads/SysTrayMeter.zip

Too bad it seems to be abandoned.

 

[Yaron]

Sorry about the link. Just made a quick search.

The developer has vanished. Too bad.

 

[Manigue]

Thank you. I appreciate it.

Could you please update in this post?

Here you go... The updated version is tcount105.exe.
It should now poll the running process list in a much cleaner way.

Index of /files/release/

Nice little program. I also use it to see if processes remain running after closing/terminating an application.

Thanks drakefu.

 

[drakefu]

Hi, I have released a new version (tcount116.exe) that includes the following:

- support for 3-digit figures (new rendering method)
- lower CPU load
- smaller filesize
- white text option: if the read-only attribute is set
(I didn't want to implement a full-fledged prefs file just for this setting)


Index of /files/release/

 

[Yaron]

Hi drakefu,

Thanks again. Keep up the good work.
I can't access Index of /files/release/ now. I'll try again later.

 

[Yaron]

Hello again,

I've just downloaded 'tcount116'. Thank you so much.

I do believe that your app may gain popularity if publicised in the right places.
Please don't consider the following suggestions ungrateful. My intention is good.

1) If possible, reduce also the RAM usage. tcount116 and Process Hacker use around 9MB; - tcount should use much less.
2) If possible, use larger font for 2 digits and smaller font for 3 digits.
3) IMO, a small INI file for background and foreground colors could be a good idea.
4) How about changing the name to 'Process Counter' or 'Task Counter'?

Best wishes.

 

[drakefu]

Hello again,

I've just downloaded 'tcount116'. Thank you so much.

I do believe that your app may gain popularity if publicised in the right places.
Please don't consider the following suggestions ungrateful. My intention is good.

1) If possible, reduce also the RAM usage. tcount116 and Process Hacker use around 9MB; - tcount should use much less.
2) If possible, use larger font for 2 digits and smaller font for 3 digits.
3) IMO, a small INI file for background and foreground colors could be a good idea.
4) How about changing the name to 'Process Counter' or 'Task Counter'?

Best wishes.

Thanks for your suggestions. I'll see what I can do.