What's My Computer Doing for Windows

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Download.com staffSeptember 29, 2016

Another way to approach computer security, What's My Computer Doing is a freeware program that gives users an unprecedented look into the inner workings of their PC. Anyone who is concerned about viruses, or wondering about any type of spyware being used to monitor online activities can get the answers to those questions using this freeware.

What's My Computer Doing has a minimal look with a window at the top that shows each program currently in operation on the PC, and where it is operating. If the user wants to know more, they simply click on the program in question and below the top window statistics such as name of the application, when and where it was installed, and details such as the product name, producer, and version are displayed. Other details included are security, external links, and known problems with the application. What's My Computer Doing also combines the benefits of the Windows Task Manager and uninstaller, allowing you to easily close or terminate a process and uninstall suspect programs. The one drawback we found with the software is that it was difficult at times to click on an item using the scroll bar. Aside from this minor issue, everything worked well and the software was simple to understand and use.

What Is My Computer Doing downloads, installs, and starts up quickly. This is one of the better freeware security products we have seen. It ran without issue and uses little memory and we recommend it for all users who want an easy to way see what's happening on their PC.

What's My Computer Doing for Windows

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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: September 25, 2014

Latest update: September 29, 2016

Version: 1.08

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 7
Windows 2000
Windows 10
Windows Vista
Windows XP

Additional Requirements: None

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 17,161

Downloads Last Week: 1

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User Reviews

2.2/5

6 User Votes

Works great but has trojan?
wholereasonJanuary 8, 2015
Pros
Works great, does what it says.
Cons
When I tried to install it, AVG told me it had malsign.generic.aa2 trojan horse. See http://www.avgthreatlabs.com/virus-and-malware-information/info/trojanhorsegeneric/?name=Trojan%20horse%20Generic.AA2&utm_source=TDPU&utm_medium=RS&PRTYPE=AVF
Summary
Useless. Should have zero stars !
zippythechimpMay 30, 2014
Pros
NONE!! NEVER INSTALLS CORRECTLY !!
Cons
Does not install properly. Starting the program results in a small window proudly exclaiming a DLL error.
Summary
Useless. I've installed 100's of program from CNET to try them or often, to use them. This one is USELESS.
Don't download this! April 2014 this contains malware!
gaia1museApril 23, 2014
Pros
Couldn't try it...see below.
Cons
Downloaded this and my browser was hijacked and conduit installed. It ran my computer for a while and took a half a day to remove....
Summary
<br /><br /><span class='notifyMsg'> Updated </span>on Apr 23, 2014<p/>The program gave me no option to do a custom install....which I always do. And 'Conduit' the downloaded malware verges on being a virus.
always read the install messages
gbswales1July 24, 2013
Pros
looks ok haven't tested seriously yet but I would prefer to see programes running rather than just processes which are not always easy to understand - hoping this will do that
Cons
As another person says you should remember there is no such thing as a free lunch - almost all decent freeware (including things like adobe reader) try and get you to install additional software - that is how the product development gets paid for - SO always do custom installs for all free/share ware - in fact it is a good habit for ALL programmes as most install features you might not need or want
Summary
Does what TaskManager can't - LOVE this.
wholereasonJanuary 22, 2013
Pros
1. Shows you the actual programs that are accessing your hard drive in real time. TaskManager and ProcessExplorer can't do that, can they? 2. Has lots of secondary information on each process if you click on it 3. Has many functions like Terminate process or close program, see Program Properties, get info from kaspersky.com
Cons
Previous reviewer did a standard install, so got bloatware installed! Silly user! Do a custom install and you can avoid all bloatware by clicking one checkbox.
Summary
I love this program. It showed me how much time chrome.exe spends busying up my hard drive. As well as terminal server, which i did not know was such a drive hog. I'd almost pay for this software ;). It's good. And I am no shill for the developer. I've been wanting this function for a while, thank you!
Loaded with AOL Bloat
TzarIgorNovember 12, 2012
Pros
Not many. A little better than TaskManager but inferior to ProcessExplorer.
Cons
The utility is bloated with AOL crap. After installing the utility all of your browsers are reconfigured for AOL search and shopping re-directors. It is virtually one big Virus from a "legit" corporation. After uninstalling the utility it took me about an hour to find and purge all of the modifications AOL made to my 3 browsers.
Summary
Warning! Install only if you wish to be wedded to AOL. Get ProcessExplorer (a Microsoft utility) if you want to easily monitor everything that is going on in your computer .. without built in spam.

Developer’s Description

Monitor and manage all running programs.

Can you trust your PC? Admirable, if you answer with "Yes". But perhaps even you are curious why your hard disk LED is sometimes flashing. Or why the CPU fan gets louder even if you're not doing anything. The free software "What's my computer doing?" tells you why. It shows all programs (with details!), that are accessing your hard disk or using the CPU. Furthermore you have the option to close these programs or even uninstall them.