- Quick specs
- Price: Free to try (Limited access to online program database); $19.95 to buy (Buy it now)
- Operating system: Windows 95, Windows Me, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows NT, Windows 98
- Date added: February 22, 2005
- Total Downloads: 1,388,398
- Downloads last week: 1,125
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- CNET editors' rating: stars
- Average user rating: stars out of 460 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 spots in the Windows system malware is most likely to alter, including programs launched at start-up, browser helper objects, scheduled tasks, services, and cookies. WinPatrol consumes few resources and doesn't slow your PC. 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 home page. You can view full reports in HTML format, and the app even lets you manage which programs launch on system 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 :WinPatrol will sniff out worms, adware, keyloggers, spyware, cookies, and Trojan horses. 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 using a heuristic approach, a snapshot is taken of your critical system resources, and WinPatrol alerts you to any changes that occur without your knowledge.
Version 9.0 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.
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User reviews of WinPatrol 9.0
- Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 460 votes
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2 out of 4 people found this review helpful
Version: WinPatrol 9.0
Pros: Yay! A good real-time protector!
It patrols your pc, alerting you of any changes, asking you to allow or not.
Low memory usage, and multiple tools, such as looking at active tasks and automatically deleting unwanted cookies make this program great.
P.S. Cool bark!
Cons: Well, if you dont' pay up, not much information on the items.
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Version: WinPatrol 9.0
Pros: This 'LITTLE' program 'DOES IT ALL'. Scotty the Watchdog gives the user 'COMPLETE' peace of mind. Words 'CANNOT' even begin to describe how I 'TRULY' feel about this 'AWESOME' utility. I've 'TOLD' everyone I know about Winpatrol & I'll 'CONTINUE' to 'SPREAD' the word. Thanks BillP Studios. You people 'ROCK'...
Cons: 'ABSOLUTELY' zero. 'NO' complaints 'WHATSOEVER'...
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1 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Version: WinPatrol 9.0
Pros: This is one product you just must have. Its really like having a watch-dog inside your pc. from this one window you can see and control whats happening in your pc.
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Version: WinPatrol 9.0
Pros: product works well and I like prices under $20 -- deserves a place on most computers
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Version: WinPatrol 9.0
"Great Program!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
Pros: The program will find anything and you will never get hacked because of its keylogger support.
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