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Process Explorer v17.1, SDelete v2.06, and Sysmon 1.5.1 for Linux

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Alex_Mihaiuc
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Mar 05, 2026

Learn about the latest update to Process Explorer, SDelete, and Sysmon for Linux

Process Explorer v17.1

This update to Process Explorer, an advanced process, DLL, and handle viewing utility, fixes a crash generated by processes with long names.
 

SDelete v2.06

This update to SDelete, a command line utility for secure file deletion, adds support for long file paths and restricts MFT optimization to NTFS partitions.
 

Sysmon 1.5.1 for Linux

This update to Sysmon for Linux, a tool that monitors and logs system activity including process lifetime, network connections, file system writes, and more, fixes a Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 eBPF program validation bug.
 
Published Mar 05, 2026
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3 Comments

    • Mario_Hewardt's avatar
      Mario_Hewardt
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      Apr 07, 2026

      Hi - can you provide some more details on what specifically you are seeing? 

      • SWB's avatar
        SWB
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        Apr 07, 2026

        The dark theme in Process Explorer simply doesn't work. Regardless of the setting chosen in the Options / Theme menu (Light, Dark, or Use System Setting), Process Explorer is always in light mode. This bug first appeared in 17.07 and remains present in 17.1.