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- Price: Free $29.95 to buy (Buy it now)
- Operating system: Windows 98/Me/2000/XP/2003/Vista/Server 2008/7/NT
- Date added: October 12, 2009
- Total Downloads: 1,460,427
- Downloads last week: 1,787
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- CNET editors' rating: stars
- Average user rating: stars out of 494 votes
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CNET editors' review
Reviewed by: CNET Staff
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 more 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.
Publisher's description
From BillP Studios :The power of multiple programs without the bloat of a security suite. Clean up your Taskbar, ActiveX, Brower 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 16.1.2009.1 detects if other programs are monitoring HOSTs and some other system files to prevent conflicts, adds support for Accessibility Sound Sentry in Vista or greater, and now better handles events that are blocked by User Account Control.
What's new in this version:
In version 17.0.2010, monitoring components rewritten in assembler to increase the speed and compatibility with other security programs. Support for Firefox and Chrome SQLite cookies is added.
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User reviews
- Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 494 votes
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Version: WinPatrol 17.0.2010
"Excellent Additional Security ."
Pros: Easy to install and use.
Helps alert you to potentially unwanted changes to your system,and secures "start up"
allowing full control of start up Programes.Cons: None. Performs reliably.
Summary: Never have any problems.
The small barking dog feature may not be to everyone's liking, but is a small price to pay for such a reliable additional security feature. -
Version: WinPatrol 17.0.2010
"So far, so good... using on new Dell XPS 9000"
Pros: Even I find it easy to use!
Cons: Can't think of anything to add here.
Summary: Love the program. Have had no issues since install. Seems VERY user friendly. Love the control I have over the start menu. Now I can disable some annoying startups I have no interest in (goodbye MSN messenger), move others to delayed startup (I ... read more >>
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Version: WinPatrol 17.0.2010
"Have Used Reliably for Many Years"
Pros: Small footprint, does what is says.
Cons: None, really.
Summary: WinPatrol has been a stable and reliable product for many years, one that I can count on.
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Version: WinPatrol 17.0.2010
"Super tool for all my windows"
Pros: It gives me an easy way to check running processes and to disable unknown or useless startups. I have used this for years.
Cons: Sometimes it does not recognize a process
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Version: WinPatrol 17.0.2010
"I feel secure with my scotty running"
Pros: I like how it makes it easy to change the paramiters that it monitorers
Cons: I can't think of a thing put list here.
Summary: I like the security and the research on program files it provides
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