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- Price: Free to try (Limited access to Plus database); $24.95 to buy
- Operating system: Windows 95, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows 98
- Date added: September 26, 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 467 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 sniffs 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, it uses a heuristic approach, taking a snapshot of your critical system resources, then alerting you to any changes that occur without your knowledge.
Version 9.7.3.1 improves removal algorithm for Win9x systems.
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User reviews of WinPatrol 9.7.3.1
- Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 467 votes
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7 out of 8 people found this review helpful
Version: WinPatrol 9.7.3.1
Pros: Helpful, understandable and straightforward set up and customization. Simple organization of tabs and options. Catches 99% of programs trying to put themselves into the start up entries / internet explorer helpers trying to install / file associations changing, and always gives you the final say over whether they can run or not. Easy way to remove entries you don't want, and in the task manager a one click option to kill any running processes you don't like the look of. Always careful not to let you do any damage by playing with important windows files and always shows warnings if this is the case - therefor perfect for all stages (beginner - advanced). Excellent cookie blocker with presets of known tracking cookies set up and the ability to add as many of your own blocks as you want. Great cookie manager where you can inspect those on your system, keep cookies you want and get rid of cookies you don't want. Very smooth background running, uses 5mb RAM at the most and never freezes. Nice system tray icon, and Scotty's woof sound is suprisingly acceptable. Plus database (obtained by purchasing lisence key) is a good extra touch which can give you extra peace of mind (or not, if the process is a trojan!) and make you feel a lot more secure about Windows. Overall an excellent, functional, smooth, understandable and essential addition to any Windows system. Outstanding!
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5 out of 6 people found this review helpful
Version: WinPatrol 9.7.3.1
Pros: Easy to install and configure.Keeps a careful eye on behind the scenes activity.Much info to hand when required.Low resource hog.
Cons: Not alot really.As mentioned elsewhere this great app isnt a cure all so use anti spy and virus etc too.
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0 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Version: WinPatrol 9.7.3.1
Pros: features
Cons: freeeware and cost
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0 out of 3 people found this review helpful
Version: WinPatrol 9.7.3.1
"i dont know what to say i ahvent downloaded and will not"
Pros: i dont know
Cons: i odnt know but some people say winparol does its job but opens ports letting viruses in and has spyware.. so i dont know ..
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