In the lab Malware Analysis Basics the Process Monitor does not filter sample1.exe file. It does not show anything on the screen. It just excludes the other files but does not include sample1.exe file.
This worked fine for me. I would recommend double-checking your filter to confirm your statement matches the lab screenshots, and that your malware sample is indeed named sample1.exe.
Did you finish all the steps from the part 1: Static Analysis till the end. I stopped for a while and did just the last one because my lab session was over. That’s why I just did part:2. I do not know if this effects or not.
Nope, you can complete Getting Started then jump ahead to Part 2.