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- Editor's Rating:
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Downloads:
1,388,398
- Operating Systems:
Windows Vista, Windows 95, Windows Me, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows NT, Windows 98
- Additional Requirements:
Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP/Vista
- Limitations:
Limited access to PLUS database
- Date Added:
September 25, 2007
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Publisher's description of WinPatrol 2007 12.1.2007.5
From BillP Studios:Clean up your Taskbar and Startup programs. WinPatrol monitors and exposes adware, keyloggers, spyware, worms, cookies, and other malicious software. This program puts you back in control of your computer with no need for constant updates. WinPatrol's goal is to help you better understand what programs are running on your computer and to alert you to any new programs added without your permission. Unlike traditional security programs, WinPatrol doesn't scan your hard drive searching for previously identified threats. Instead, it uses a heuristic behavioral approach, taking a snapshot of your critical system resources, then alerting you to any changes that occur without your knowledge.
Version 12.1.2007.5 is a bug fixing release.
Editor's review of WinPatrol 2007 12.1.2007.5
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- "Antispyware watchdog"
- Version reviewed: WinPatrol 2007 12.1.2007.5
This program uses a simple yet effective method of fighting all kinds of malicious programs. It inspects several Windows system spots that malware is most likely to alter, including programs launched at start-up, browser helper objects, scheduled tasks, services, and cookies.
The latest version includes two new logs: one emulates the popular HijackThis log style, while the other is a CSV-exportable format. There are also some tweaks for Vista users, as well as the usual bug fixing. The app consumes few resources, doesn't slow your PC, and is highly customizable. You can set the interval between checkups; the default is every three minutes. If something new installs on your PC, the program notifies you and asks whether you want the newcomer. This won't cure serious infections, but it will save you from annoying adware and malicious sites that hijack your browser's home page. You can view full reports in HTML format, and the app even lets you manage which programs launch on system start-up, including a "delayed" start-up.
Improved cookie handling is taken care of by Pinky the Squirrel, who eats "cookies with nuts"--that is, cookies that contain user-defined nuggets of text, such as ads. Users who install a lot of new software will find the program invaluable.
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User reviews of WinPatrol 2007 12.1.2007.5
- Average user rating: 4.4 stars out of 400 votes
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Version: WinPatrol 2007 12.1.2007.5
Pros: With this little helper, you can set start items to delay start, rather than the auto start when you turn on your computer. It spreads out the start up proccess so your computer will start smoother. Very nice.
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1 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Version: WinPatrol 2007 12.1.2007.5
"Like this free spyware program"
Pros: It has frequent updates
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Version: WinPatrol 2007 12.1.2007.5
Pros: Theres too many items to name what it does but, the main reason is to watch your start up, watch runnning processes and cookies.Just get it! Theres not much difference between the free and full version,which you can open a database on files on your computer, to see if theyre goodies or baddies.Scottie's a brill tool....
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Version: WinPatrol 2007 12.1.2007.5
"works well but repeatedly comes up with requests that I've answered before"
Pros: Is very consistent
Cons: repeatedly comes up with start up requests that I've answered already. this should be fixed in the next update as it will ask 4 or 5 times.
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0 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Version: WinPatrol 2007 12.1.2007.5
Pros: win patrol is great like a watchman of a house whom the owner can completely trust........
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