This PowerShell script prompts the user to enter a string that should match a part of a process's full path. It then filters all running processes to find ones where the executable path contains the provided substring. The script outputs a formatted table listing the process names, IDs, and their full executable paths that match the criteria. It…

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This PowerShell script prompts the user to enter a string that should match a part of a process's full path. It then filters all running processes to find ones where the executable path contains the provided substring. The script outputs a formatted table listing the process names, IDs, and their full executable paths that match the criteria. It's a useful tool for administrators and users who need to quickly identify and inspect running processes based on their file locations. The script pauses at the end, prompting the user to press Enter to exit, allowing time to review the output.

ps-filter-by-name.ps1

$FilterString = Read-Host "Please enter a part of the process's full path"
$FilteredProcesses = Get-Process | 
    Where-Object { $_.MainModule -and ($_.MainModule.FileName -match $FilterString) } | 
    Select-Object Name, Id, @{Name="Path";Expression={$_.MainModule.FileName}}
$FilteredProcesses | Format-Table -AutoSize

Read-Host -Prompt "Press Enter to exit"