Trust & Security
Transparency, ethics, and responsible usage
Learn about Process Hacker's commitment to security, transparency, and ethical usage. Understand the legal and ethical guidelines for using this powerful Windows system monitoring tool.
100% Open Source
Complete source code transparency. Every line can be audited and verified.
No Malware
Zero malicious code. No spyware, adware, or data collection.
Digitally Signed
All releases are digitally signed for authenticity and integrity verification.
Open Source Transparency
Process Hacker is released under the GNU General Public License (GPL), ensuring complete transparency and security. The entire source code is publicly available for inspection, audit, and verification.
Source Code Availability
The complete source code is hosted on public repositories, allowing anyone to review, audit, and verify the software's behavior.
Community Auditing
The open-source nature allows security researchers and developers worldwide to identify and report security issues.
No Hidden Code
What you see in the source code is exactly what runs. There are no hidden backdoors, data collection, or undisclosed functionality.
Build Verification
You can build Process Hacker from source yourself to ensure the binary matches the published source code.
No Malware Guarantee
Our Commitment
Process Hacker contains zero malicious code. We guarantee that Process Hacker does not include:
- No malware, viruses, or trojans - Process Hacker is clean software
- No spyware or data collection - Process Hacker operates entirely locally
- No adware or unwanted software - Clean installation with no bundled programs
- No network communication - Process Hacker does not connect to the internet
- No backdoors or remote access - No hidden functionality for unauthorized access
Verification Methods
You can verify Process Hacker's legitimacy through:
- • Reviewing the open-source code repository
- • Verifying SHA-256 checksums of downloads
- • Checking digital signatures
- • Building from source and comparing binaries
- • Using antivirus software (though false positives may occur)
Legal Usage Policy
Authorized Usage
Process Hacker is intended for legitimate system monitoring and management purposes. You may use Process Hacker on:
- Systems you own - Personal computers and devices under your ownership
- Authorized work systems - Computers where you have explicit authorization from the owner or administrator
- Educational purposes - Learning about system processes and Windows internals
- System administration - Managing and troubleshooting systems under your responsibility
Prohibited Usage
Process Hacker must NOT be used for:
- Unauthorized system access - Monitoring or accessing systems without permission
- Privacy violations - Monitoring other users' activities without consent
- Malicious activities - Any illegal or harmful use of the software
- Bypassing security measures - Using Process Hacker to circumvent legitimate security controls
Important: Unauthorized use of Process Hacker may violate computer fraud and abuse laws, privacy regulations, and terms of service agreements. Users are solely responsible for ensuring their use complies with all applicable laws and regulations.
Ethical Usage Statement
Process Hacker is a powerful tool that provides deep system access. With great power comes great responsibility. We expect all users to:
- 1 Respect privacy - Only monitor systems you own or have explicit permission to monitor
- 2 Follow laws - Comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laws regarding computer access and privacy
- 3 Use responsibly - Exercise caution when terminating processes or modifying system settings
- 4 Obtain authorization - Always ensure you have proper authorization before monitoring or managing systems
- 5 Report issues - Report security vulnerabilities responsibly through appropriate channels
Disclaimer
No Warranty
Process Hacker is provided "as-is" without any warranty, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. The developers and contributors make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or suitability of Process Hacker for any purpose.
Limitation of Liability
In no event shall the developers, contributors, or distributors of Process Hacker be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, exemplary, or consequential damages (including, but not limited to, procurement of substitute goods or services; loss of use, data, or profits; or business interruption) however caused and on any theory of liability, whether in contract, strict liability, or tort (including negligence or otherwise) arising in any way out of the use of Process Hacker, even if advised of the possibility of such damage.
User Responsibility
Users are solely responsible for their use of Process Hacker. This includes ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and terms of service. Users assume all risks associated with using Process Hacker, including but not limited to system instability, data loss, security breaches, and legal consequences.
No Endorsement
The availability of Process Hacker does not constitute an endorsement of any particular use case or application. The developers do not endorse, support, or condone any illegal, unethical, or unauthorized use of Process Hacker.
Third-Party Software
Process Hacker may interact with third-party software and services. The developers are not responsible for the behavior, security, or reliability of third-party software or services that Process Hacker may interact with.
Learn More
Download Process Hacker
Get the latest version with verified SHA checksums and digital signatures for secure installation.
Security FAQ
Find answers to common security questions and learn about antivirus false positives.
Antivirus Guide
Learn how to handle antivirus warnings and add Process Hacker to exclusion lists.
Ready to Use Process Hacker Responsibly?
Download Process Hacker and experience transparent, secure system monitoring
Download Process Hacker