ProgramChecker Personal Edition for Windows

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Editors’ Review

Download.com staffNovember 7, 2008

This application quickly displays key information about your PC's active programs and searches its database to determine their permission levels. Don't let the prompt to update your program rules rattle you; just hit Cancel to enter ProgramChecker. The cluttered interface displays a list of your running processes, complete with program name, filename, location, CPU usage, and permission level. Highlight a program, select More Information, and the application takes you to ProgramChecker.com for helpful details including product, default location, and recommendations. We also like the program's ability to terminate a process with one click. What we didn't like is the large number of programs labeled Unrecognized in our tests. While there is an option to change permission levels from Unrecognized to Trusted, it's not available in the demo version. Warning: hitting the Take Snapshot link sends the list of programs running on your PC to ProgramChecker.com, so use caution. Despite some flaws, ProgramChecker has impressive features for users who desire to monitor and access detailed information about their programs.

ProgramChecker Personal Edition for Windows

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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: July 16, 2005

Latest update: November 7, 2008

Version: 1.0.0.2

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 2000
Windows 10
Windows NT
Windows XP

Additional Requirements: Windows NT/2000/XP/2003 Server

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Total Downloads: 12,717

Downloads Last Week: 0

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User Reviews

3.3/5

10 User Votes

myworld_August 8, 2008
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lolololololo1August 7, 2008
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Summary
Usefull when not knowing better
mulderofxJune 1, 2008
Pros
Usefull interface, easy to use
Cons
Several errormessages on startup. No quick resolve like downloading the database. The combination CCleaner, Systemmanager and internet are more usefull resources to kill unwanted startup files and running processes
Summary
Checks running processes for security threats.
Zane77January 2, 2008
Pros
Program Checker shows and checks the security of all running processes for spyware, viruses, and adware. It will show processes as being trusted and authenticated with no threat level. <p>It will also show processes as being unrecognized on an unreconized process click more infomation. And Program Checker will search for the process and sometimes it will find the process. Sometimes it will not find the process, but Program Checker provides a Google search to search the process to get more information. And it shows the name, CPU usage, memory usage, and loaded modules of all running processes.
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Summary
It is useful in some respects, but is it accurate?
ZalchoMarch 20, 2007
Pros
Great concept and looks very promising if a few things are fixed/updated(?). PROS: (1) Was able to see additional information that was helpful in determining what is running and locating the EXE files on my machine, (2) very easy to install, (3) can check the filename with an online DB provided by Zenturi, (4) provides much more info than the Task Manager found under XP, and (5) can submit information to Zenturi (for their review and update?).
Cons
There seem to be a few drawbacks. From my past experience in auditing, I selected some items that Zenturi did not recognize but should be in somewhat common use (in my humble opinion being a newbie and all). CONS: (1) Online Zenturi DB did not have any information on WLSERVICE (Linksys Wireless), LPRCSRV (Logitech Webcam), or APPSVC32 (Symantec), (2) DB showed only the latest Vista version of HKCMD as being trusted and not XP, and (3) DB did not show the latest version of YMSGR (Yahoo Messenger). This bascially means 43 applications out of 60 running on my machine are not recognized. <p> <p>I will keep Program Checker on my machine due to the additional information it provides, but will not have it as a part of start up - more like a research tool on an "as-needed" basis. <p> <p>Hey - if anything changes during my usage, hope I can update this ranking or add a new commnet...take care all
Summary
Doesn't recognize several legitimate programs.
IrobotbenderSeptember 16, 2006
Pros
Did not recognize several processes such as Spyware Dr, several processes of ZA, or Firefox. Gives more information & the ability to Google a process in question easier than Alt Ctrl Delete.
Cons
The lack of usable information about a non Microsoft process.
Summary
This program is awesome!
salgeriSeptember 1, 2005
Pros
When I found ProgramChecker I was psyched! It shows every program that is running on my PC. I installed it on every computer I own, and the one at work :) Every time a friend asks for help with their computer, the first thing I do is install ProgramChecker to see what is running on the computer. I can easily see which programs are "trusted" or "unrecognized". Great job Zenturi!
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It's amazing what you get for free these days
toml1968August 31, 2005
Pros
Being an experienced computer geek I am amazed at the fact that you can get a program like this for free. Not to long ago I payed 59.00 for a similar product which I had to toss. Tiis product is useful for getting a peak inside your running programs.
Cons
For free it's hard to complain, but you asked. Would like some real time trapping of programs.
Summary
very cool
beddiekAugust 30, 2005
Pros
This program is an excellent tool! It was able to tell me everything that was running on my PC-even adware and spyware!
Cons
Summary
only work with exe file only, no dll nor else
lagadi-933August 22, 2005
Pros
I can set to block automaticly when some program try to run even hidden program.
Cons
can't see or do anything on dll.
Summary

Developer’s Description

Monitor programs that run on your PC and stop spyware and Trojans.

ProgramChecker provides you with comprehensive set of tools for knowing and understanding the software that runs on your PC. Learn who published the program, what the program does, when the program was started, where the program is located, and why the program is installed on your PC. Access to the online database.