The Processes window (Figure 11.19) lists currently running processes, including some hidden processes. The Processes window also lists tasks for a selected process. To open the Processes window, use one of the following techniques:

• (Windows menu bar layout) Choose View > Processes.
• (Macintosh menu bar layout) Choose Window > Processes Window.

The Processes window toolbar (Figure 11.20) has controls to Run, Stop, and Kill a process under debugger control. These controls have no effect on any other currently running processes or tasks. The Process Attach and Stack Crawl window controls affect selected processes.

The Process Attach button assigns a debugging session to the selected process in the Process pane. This button is useful for debugging processes that the debugger cannot recognize normally. For example, when debugging a program that uses dynamic link libraries or shared libraries, you can use the Process Attach button to place those libraries under debugger control. A check mark appears next to attached processes.

The Thread window button opens a Thread window for the selected process or task. You can have multiple Thread windows open at a time. After clicking the button, the Stack Crawl window for the selected process or task appears frontmost.

The Process pane lists all currently running processes. A checkmark appears next to each process under debugger control. To place a selected process under debugger control, click the Process Attach button. Double-clicking a process name activates that process.

The Task pane lists all the currently running tasks for a given process. Only tasks from programs under debugger control are shown. Double-clicking a task name opens a Thread window with the code for that task. You can also choose a task and then click the Thread window button (Figure 11.20).

There are two columns in the Task pane. The left column shows the task ID. The right column indicates the task status as either running, stopped, or crashed.