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- Price: Free $29.95 to buy
- Operating system: Windows Vista, Windows Me, Windows Server 2008, Windows 2000, Windows NT, Windows 7, Windows XP, Windows 98
- Date added: April 28, 2009
- Total Downloads: 1,408,715
- Downloads last week: 1,134
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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 Windows system spots that malware is most likely to alter, including programs launched at start-up, browser helper objects, scheduled tasks, services, and cookies.
The latest version includes two new logs: one emulates the popular HijackThis log style, while the other is a CSV-exportable format. There are also more tweaks for Vista users, as well as the usual bug fixing. The app consumes few resources, doesn't slow your PC, and is highly customizable. 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's home page. You can view full reports in HTML format, and the app even lets you manage which programs launch on system start-up, including a "delayed" 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 :The power of multiple programs without the bloat of a security suite. Clean up your Taskbar, ActiveX, Brower 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 behavioral approach, taking a snapshot of your critical system resources, then alerting you to any changes that occur without your knowledge. Version 16.0.2009.2 reduces UAC dialogs and corrects system tray menu error.
What's new in this version:
Version 16.0.2009.2 reduces UAC dialogs and corrects system tray menu error.
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User reviews of WinPatrol 16.0.2009.2
- Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 459 votes
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Version: WinPatrol 16.0.2009.2
"Great way to keep your PC healthy; Scotty a fun touch."
Pros: Helps you understand what's going on with Startup programs etc; useful free add-on I've been using for years. Runs unobtrusively in the background until "something" wakes Scotty up.
Cons: even without the paid contenct it's still very handy
Summary: What's not to like?
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Version: WinPatrol 16.0.2009.2
Pros: Easy and sweet to use...gives you all the information you need
Cons: too bad the pro version isnt the free one
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Version: WinPatrol 16.0.2009.2
"the best will not do without"
Pros: fast concise detail
Cons: wish scotty would bark to warn
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Version: WinPatrol 16.0.2009.2
Pros: now there is a delayed startup function with options to set the delayed time for each application in the auto start menue. this is great, something i wanted to see for a long time this is just the free version.
Cons: nothing, works quietly in the background. i've found nothing negative.
Summary: this is a great freeware application. im ready to buy the t-shirt.
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