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- 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 24, 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 459 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 :Clean up your Taskbar 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 approach, taking a snapshot of your critical system resources, then alerting you to any changes that occur without your knowledge.
Version 10.0.3 improved dialog for system using non-standard DPI. Fixed bug in Delete on Reboot function.
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User reviews of WinPatrol 10.0.3
- Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 459 votes
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13 out of 15 people found this review helpful
Version: WinPatrol 10.0.3
Pros: this little program is topnotch. i've been using winpatrol for years, glad to see that its standards hasnt change for the worse like other programs. the only other program that competes with this one is autorun3.1.
Cons: none ..
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4 out of 6 people found this review helpful
Version: WinPatrol 10.0.3
Pros: I have always liked this program, and it continues to build on strength and stability. The memory usage is still amazingly low. No crashing or freezing or bugs. Easy view and control over start up programs, services, IE plugins, active processes, scheduled tasks & cookies. Notification when something wants to add itself as a start up program and the option to accept or reject, and the same with windows services and IE plugins. The window to view all hidden files means you can review to check if anything undesirable has found its way into your system. Cookie management is excellent, with block options and easy deleting of batch cookies. This is a valid and one of a kind security tool that works and should be essential to all.
Cons: Blocking of cookies isn't always successful. File types window is rather incomplete. But no major problems at all.
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Version: WinPatrol 10.0.3
"Great startup control software"
Pros: Easy to configure/learn**
VERY reliable*** - anything that remotely tries fiddling with your hosts/internet explorer/system services/ and any important file - u are told details of what is happening and woofy asks whether u are ok with it or not. Very helpful - it has saved me a lot of trouble by telling me details about spyware and malware attempting to hack into my laptop. I love it!
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4 out of 7 people found this review helpful
Version: WinPatrol 10.0.3
Pros: This program is Top Notch. i've been using winpatrol for so many years,I'm glad to see that its standards hasn't changed for the worse like so many other programs out there.
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1 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Version: WinPatrol 10.0.3
"Shows tons of info about whats running on your computer"
Pros: Although everything WinPatrol does can be accessed using Windows itself in a fustrating, time consuming fashion, WinPatrol displays a single window with tabs to access those same features quickly & easily. It also gives more detail about the various functions & the ability to control those functions as well as being able to quickly search the web for more information.
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