- Quick specs
- Price: Free to try (Limited access to PLUS database.); $29.95 to buy
- Operating system: Windows Vista, Windows 95, Windows Me, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows NT, Windows 98
- Date added: July 03, 2006
- 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 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 10.0.1 monitors hidden files and keeps track of when programs are first detected on your system. WinPatrol can lock your file type associations so that annoying programs can't change your file types.Additional non-traditional startup locations like WinLogon/Notify are monitored and displayed.
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User reviews of WinPatrol 10.1
- Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 460 votes
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26 out of 33 people found this review helpful
Version: WinPatrol 10.1
"Lightweight system-monitor!!!"
Pros: Keep It Simple and Small...K.I.S.S.-rule seems the best for low-ram pc's, along with HijackThis, you have decent monitoring of system-changes without the bloat, and no need for geekspeak-to-english dictionary to understand this app. A one-time fee for understanding of unknown files and processes seems fair for saving you a lot of time google-searching for all the answers. As an added bonus you can even plug-in different sounds for the various actions, so now "Scotty" has a bark as big as his bite!!!
Cons: After a full week of trialing, NOTHING!
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7 out of 8 people found this review helpful
Version: WinPatrol 10.1
"One of my favorite security products"
Pros: The newest version adds new features and a much better interface. You can block cookies , manage start-up and much more in computer watching product. This program moniters computer and notifies my system constantly and tells me when something is up immediately, the PLUS version is worth the upgrade, and plus you only pay one time!
Cons: Nothing is wrong, unless you like your computer being unsafe. I'd never thought I say this but, I love you Scotty!
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6 out of 7 people found this review helpful
Version: WinPatrol 10.1
Pros: Not only do I like seeing my little scotty dog on my active programs toolbar, but it has been so easy to disable programs that startup with windows. I imagine that you need to be careful about which programs you disable, but so far I haven't had any problems. It's great to be able to nix the programs that don't give you the option not to "start with windows".
Cons: None
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4 out of 8 people found this review helpful
Version: WinPatrol 10.1
"This is good at most things but lacks at one."
Pros: This will detect and prevent malware from almost everywhere exepted what is hidden in your startup programs.
Cons: Does a rather bad job of detecting the dangers with in the start up programs on your PC. Everything else it is great at. To fix it one major flaw download "Startup Mechanic" this program is designed for the soul purpose of finding hidden viruses, malware, and spyware inside the programs that run automatically when you turn your PC on and I stand bye it whole heartedly.
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Version: WinPatrol 10.1
Pros: it is good
Cons: it can't run on windows 98
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