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- 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: March 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 9.0.0.2 changes artwork, and users can now specify which browser type they're using on the cookies screen.
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User reviews of WinPatrol 9.0.0.2
- Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 460 votes
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53 out of 77 people found this review helpful
Version: WinPatrol 9.0.0.2
Pros: I can't give a better review than Download.Com gave,so I'll just say,"THIS PROGRAM ROCKS! It has too many features for me to list. I recommend Win Patrol Highly, and give it 5 Stars and TWO thumbs UP!
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Version: WinPatrol 9.0.0.2
Pros: ? Easy to use interface allows you to choose which programs to keep and which to excise from your PC.
? Detects malicious code and parasites that may assault your computer.
? Detects & Neutralizes ADware.
? Rids your computer of pesky Viral infections.
? Provides the user with a range of scalable tools to prevent the hijacking of their computer.
? Kills Multiple Tasks that replicate each other, in a single step!
Cons: ? Not meant for the avid installer.
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Version: WinPatrol 9.0.0.2
"As good as having a watchdog in the garden"
Pros: * Well designed
* Targets key areas
* Very intuitive to use
* Install. Setup. Forget.
Cons: * Updates are not automatic. The user must therefore make a note to check for updates.
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Version: WinPatrol 9.0.0.2
"An invaluable resource and tool"
Pros: Neat and friendly interface. Brisk - I can't even tell it's running. Alerts and allows one to disable startup buttons when they happen. BEST FEATURE: with registration, opens up a huge amount of information on all processes you've got turnning available, as well as information on mysterious file extensions. So register it and pay this guy for his hard work!
Cons: None, really. Can be used for free if you don't want to unlock the tome of knowledge on mysterious processes. I've shopped around and this is one of the best designed utilities I've come across.
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Version: WinPatrol 9.0.0.2
Pros: Geez... This program gives the user TOO much control! I can't believe that this program is so good!!!
Cons: Go Away... There ARE NO CONS!
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