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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: October 10, 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 :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 10.0.5 is maintenance upgrade to handle errors caused by some over-zealous registry cleaners.
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User reviews of WinPatrol 10.0.5
- Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 460 votes
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44 out of 47 people found this review helpful
Version: WinPatrol 10.0.5
Pros: Very usefull when i install new programs: it detects any spyware that might come with the installer. I would like this functionality to be included with Windows by default.
It's fast and fair with the system resources.
Cons: For what it does, the price is just ridiculous. Way to expensive!
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37 out of 41 people found this review helpful
Version: WinPatrol 10.0.5
Pros: I have been using Win Patrol for years now. It is a great product. Does exactly what it says it will and has stopped "cold" several attempts to load spyware on my computer. Highly recommended.
Cons: No cons, even the updates are easy to handle.
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35 out of 39 people found this review helpful
Version: WinPatrol 10.0.5
Pros: It helped my a lot. I would recommend it to anyone.
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10 out of 11 people found this review helpful
Version: WinPatrol 10.0.5
Pros: Winpatrol uses few resources and protects you from alot of malware. Winpatrol is nice because it doesn't bother you too much. Little intervention is needed. Winpatrol watchs active tasks, cookies, file types, hidden files, startup, IE Plugins, Scheduled tasks, and services. For me it ties up the loose ends that a firewall might have.
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11 out of 18 people found this review helpful
Version: WinPatrol 10.0.5
Pros: Winpatrol monitors your computer for any harmful changes.Stops any spyware from doing any changes to your computer and cathes them in realtime.Good registry cleaner, clean up all the trash in your computer.Its always monitoring and alerting.
Cons: The name sound like a spyware but it's not.Scanner would do great.
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