Publisher's Description
From BillP Studios:
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, and then alerting you to any changes that occur without your knowledge.
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All versions:
4.5 starsout of 722 votes
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Current version:
4.8 starsout of 16 votes
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"Great Tool"
Version: WinPatrol 24.6.2012
Pros
You have, at your fingertips, information about what is running on your computer in every area you can think of. The 14 tabbed areas give you all the information you need or want. The wonderful thing is that you can actually DO something about those programs if they are slowing down your computer or creating any other kind of conflict. My computer takes a very long time to boot up because of all the programming I have installed that runs at start up. Through Win Patrol I have been able to speed things up by at least 50% by not having some of those programs run as I boot up. Win Patrol tells you something about everything you have running on your computer and if you have the "Plus" version, it gives you the many details you need about the program to consider stopping it from taking up valuable space. Try the free version . If you love it, subscribe to the Plus version for more in-depth information.
Cons
In my opinion, there are no cons associated with this program.
Summary
A great tool for your computer toolbox and a tremendous resource and source of information for the every day user.
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"Excellent product I have used for over a decade."
Version: WinPatrol 24.6.2012
Pros
Just install it and it takes care of itself, working in the background and popping up only when needed. Over the years I have never had a problem with it and believe it has greatly helped in keeping my computers safe.
Cons
None that I have encountered.
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"Great little Program"
Version: WinPatrol 24.6.2012
Pros
Does everything it professes to do.
Cons
Uses up a lot of CPU time when on patrol. And this is constant.
Summary
Wouldn't be without it. Has stopped a lot of crap programs from starting up or setting themselves up on Startup.
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"This is another good personal PC information program."
Version: WinPatrol 24.6.2012
Pros
IT will tell you much about your computer and what is running where.
Cons
I didnt like it on the start up schedule as it took up too much time etc, so I took it off the start up programs and I like it fine and call it up when I want it.
Summary
IT should be on your list of must have programs.
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"For me it is the best software I have downloaded."
Version: WinPatrol 24.6.2012
Pros
I have had this program on my computers for more thab 10 years, I like the INFO tab.
Cons
Nome for me
Summary
For new people is program can help you in so many ways
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"It just works"
Version: WinPatrol 24.6.2012
Pros
Has blocked a crapload of startup programs so I don't have to remove them later.
Cons
none so far
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"Wonderful product"
Version: WinPatrol 24.6.2012
Pros
Gives me info I would not otherwise have.
Cons
None - appears to be well done
Summary
Love it!
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"Good product"
Version: WinPatrol 24.6.2012
Pros
Easy to use
Cons
nothing so far
Summary
Good product for delaying the starting of applications.
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"Great Product"
Version: WinPatrol 24.6.2012
Pros
Easy to use. Light on resources and easy to install. Does a great job managing your start up programs and snoops around for unwanted malware installations. Feature packed with goodies for your PC at a great cost.
Cons
No cons on this product.
Summary
Been using this product since v7 when the costs was really cheap. I have never paid for an upgrade since. I have used it on XP, Vista, Win7 and even on an old laptop running Win8 Consumer Review. I use it on multiple PC's with excellent results. I can't say enough about this product. It is a MUST have on all your PC's. It stops malware from installing and will ask you if you want ANY thing changed or installed. Highly recommended. Get it, set it and forget it. You will not regret it.
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"Very useful information, all in one place"
Version: WinPatrol 24.6.2012
Pros
In addition to actively monitoring for Trojan activity, this software scouts out a plethora of useful system information and makes it available in a neat, concise package. It appears to do all this with barely any impact on system performance too, which is great.
Cons
Can't think of any.
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