Main script that initiates log collection and sets up initial duration and timeout.

Make sure that 'procmon.exe' and scripts are on the same level Unpack the scripts and Procmon to the same folder, e.g.Download the attached set of batch scripts: procmon.zip.Download and unpack Procmon from Windows Sysinternals:.To prevent potential backup/snapshot failures, we recommend saving logs to disks that are not actively utilized otherwise. Unattended log collection assumes logs are being saved directly to files, which increases disk I/O load. Make sure to set up the log collection carefully as incorrect usage may result in the overuse of local resources, especially disk space, resulting in potential system malfunction. Process Monitor logs collection is a resource-heavy procedure. This article provides a set of simple Windows batch scripts that can be used to initiate Process Monitor log collection as part of a scheduled backup plan without user interaction. The issue may reproduce under various conditions and is sometimes random, preventing successful manual log collection. Process Monitor logs may be required to troubleshoot a backup issue.

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