Feature-Rich and User-Friendly

• Comprehensive Process List: View all currently running processes on your system.
• Advanced Sorting: Sort the process list by name, memory usage, CPU usage, or selection status.
• Flexible CPU Monitoring: Choose between a fast, low-resource view of total CPU time (default) or enable live CPU percentage monitoring in the settings.
• Customizable Purge List: Select specific processes to add to a "Termination Order" list.
• Ordered Termination: Arrange the processes in your purge list in the exact order you want them to be terminated.
• System Tray Integration: Runs quietly in the system tray for quick access. Right-click to instantly purge processes, open the main window, or access settings.
• Safety Features: Includes critical process protection by default and a confirmation dialog to prevent accidental clicks.
• Persistent Settings: Your custom purge list and all settings are automatically saved and reloaded.
• Automatic Startup: Configure ProcessPurge to start automatically and silently with Windows.

Version 0.9.3

• Bug Fix: The "Start with Windows" feature now correctly creates the startup task on the first run after installation.

---

Version 0.9.2

• Feature: Added an optional, live "CPU %" column for detailed monitoring.
• Feature: Re-introduced the fast "Total CPU Time" column as the default view.
• Feature: The application now performs an automatic refresh shortly after startup to clear any residual processes from installation.
• Bug Fix: The user-defined "Termination Order" list is now correctly preserved after a purge operation.
• UI: The "About" window is now a custom window with more details and clickable links.
• UI: The Start Menu icon now displays correctly.
• UI: Added a "Settings" button to the main window for easier access.

Main Process Selection

Termination Order & Settings

Installation

1. Download the latest setup.exe from the Releases page.
2. Run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions.
3. On the first launch, you will be asked to accept the user agreement.

System Requirements

• Operating System: Windows 10 or Windows 11.
• Framework: .NET 8 Desktop Runtime (or newer).
• Permissions: Requires administrator privileges to run.

Credits

• Developed by: David Rader II.
• Thanks to my wife for putting up with me: Dawn Rader.
• Lead AI Assistance: Gemini 2.5 Pro.
• Additional AI Consultation: Grok.
• Special Thanks: To MaSTERmIKK of GitHub for providing my first thorough project feedback.