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WinPatrol allows you to get a better understanding of what programs are being added to your computer. It monitors important system areas that are often altered by malicious programs and alerts you if...
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Should be standard on all PCs... |
1/29/2010 17:39:00 |
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Posted by: daniel1212 (3) |
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This is a needed quality piece of software, which exposes the clandestine practices of many software companies, including Microsoft. It has a EULA that you wish all software had, and simply doe sits job. Supplement this with Startup Control Panel, anther simply but helpful utility. I thank God for such developers. 22014
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#1 in many areas... |
9/18/2008 23:00:00 |
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Posted by: gimpguy (403) |
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WinPatrol is #1 in many areas. It's not only an awesome security, it's more... plus Bill P was brave enough to refuse those stupid toolbar installers and turned down a large sum to keep his software ethics. This should say a lot about him and the software he creates. 5! 19672
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The best startup manager/process terminator... |
6/2/2008 21:15:00 |
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Posted by: Tao2005 (34) |
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Yep you read right. I would support this program, and
recommend it to any one, who is looking for a startup manager.
This program has so many features, it's Great, no wait es ist
Prima. You need not a process terminator, a service manager,
nor a startup manager. This program has that and more. This
program is so good, I supported their works, and registered.
The registered version has online support, where the free
version is limited. I am proud to recommend, and use this
program. You will not find a better program then this.
WINPATROL is the best. 19109
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A must... |
2/12/2008 17:29:00 |
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Posted by: KEAndersson (10) |
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We have six computers running in the family, and we work with computer support. When reinstalling Windows - or making a fresh installation - the procedure is always the same: 1. OS, 2. antivirus/firewall, and 3. WinPatrol. This software is indispensable, but I do recommend an upgrade to the PLUS version. 18411
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All PCs should have this installed... |
11/22/2007 07:07:00 |
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Posted by: CharleyBronson (2) |
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What a brilliant program!
Hardly uses any resources but will alert you everytime something wants to make changes in the registry. Pop up alerts only happen infrequently so if a WinPatrol alert does pop up it actually means something, unlike firewall pop ups which often alert you to perfectly safe processes, only you have to troll the internet to find out whether to allow or deny it! If you haven't just downloaded a new program and you get a change to registry alert, there is a fair chance it could be detecting malware activity.
WinPatrol notified me of Trojan downloader trying to execute and allowed me to block the activity whilst I used Adware to get rid of the offending item.
If you've got this little gem of a program installed you don't really need a "real time" Antispyware shield which may well slow your program down and infact some paid for antispyware shields only do what WinPatrol does for free!
Highly recommended, every home should have it!
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Wow...... |
9/23/2007 16:11:00 |
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Posted by: leucippus (18) |
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This program is easily worth $30 or $40 bucks. I love the internet! (and of course the kind people who share their labor) 17412
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Nifty start-up manager!... |
8/27/2007 10:50:00 |
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Posted by: yassertariq (62) |
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This is the best start-up manager. I've used numerous others but I always revert back to it. This should be the very first application that one should install after Windows. At the moment I'm using the latest PLUS version (WinPatrol PLUS v12.0.2007.2). 17224
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A superb monitoring tool.... |
7/1/2007 23:39:00 |
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Posted by: moparmac (21) |
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I used the free version and bought the Plus version after liking what I saw in the free version.
The biggest incentives for my going that route were; the access to file information and real-time monitoring feature.The support is top-notch also!
Win Patrol has caught exploits while I was browsing sites that should have been clean.
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Excellent... |
6/2/2007 15:41:00 |
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Posted by: pantherman (15) |
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Easy to use and does a good job. Well worth downloading. 16582
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Feedback... |
2/19/2007 14:39:00 |
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Posted by: Blasius |
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It's a very good-featured, and easy-to-use program.
Congratulation! 15717
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Very useful, light on resources... |
2/19/2007 11:21:00 |
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Posted by: fotosel (8) |
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Great little software. always keeps running on my computers. not a real time protection, but tells you about important changes. I also use Startup Inspector. that has to be run manually. 15716
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Very nice, but it can be improved... |
10/3/2006 00:26:00 |
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Posted by: Apokalipsys (11) |
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I have being using this for a a while now. It does not consumes lots of system resources, it is very stable and informative. Real-time notifications are too slow. I have it installed on my system because it's informative value and for process control. Nice if you are not a freak of security in your system, but if you are looking for a real-time fast notification and clean up utility this is nor for you. 14286
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Handy to have around... |
12/17/2005 05:16:00 |
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Posted by: alnjk01 (126) |
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Been using this for a few years now. It's easy on system resources,very stable and very informative. However I believe that with the advent of many free sophisticated security programs out now that Winpatrol is being left behind. I still have it installed on my system but only for its informative value and for process control. That being said,other security software that I'm running gives me notification on an intrusion way before Winpatrol does. I believe that in this day and age of advanced malware,trojans,etc. it's more important then ever to have constant monitoring (not periodic) and fast (i.e. instant) notification. 11204
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Very useful utility... |
12/15/2005 04:44:00 |
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Posted by: Fortra (11) |
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It's a very handy utility that informs the (USER) if there are program(s) that tries to alter your change program files on your system. So you could think of it as your system guard dog with attitude. *grin* 11181
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Nice tool... |
4/10/2005 23:55:00 |
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Posted by: edipoli (2) |
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Go and download for your privacy 8444
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Not only man's best friend but, a woman'... |
3/24/2005 06:21:00 |
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Posted by: boycotting_rebel (4) |
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Pet lovers, Scotty is the greatest. He doesn't only watch and bark, but tells you before he does. The thieves don't have a chance. This is the best startup watcher and I do have another that I like "Starter" But Scotty, you have to love him and why? He is free and you don't have to feed him. I wish humans were so good to me!!! 8239
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Helpful, but seriously, seriously overrated... |
3/20/2005 19:05:00 |
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Posted by: objective (13) |
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Let me put things into perspective here, so people who expect truly good design, like me, don't get a surprise. WinPatrol is handy, but could use serious improvement. And I'll tell you why. It doesn't prevent registry changes; it just tries to undo them after the fact. It also polls only once per minute, at most. These two factors in combination reduce its effectiveness greatly. If I were a malware author, I'd add a startup entry, and immediately after that, I'd make your system crash. WinPatrol would be none the wiser. And 90% of the time after installation of a normal program that requires a reboot, you will have rebooted before WinPatrol noticed anything. There are other bugs and problems inherent to WinPatrol, but I'm out of space... So, it can be handy, but it's far, far from a panacea. 8193
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The first line of defense... |
2/23/2005 21:17:00 |
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Posted by: Menard (7) |
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WinPatrol is simply the first line of defense in protecting your computer. It will monitor startup programs, your restart file, your hosts file, IE homepage, and restoration file, allowing you to prevent changes to any of these. It also permits you to remove programs from the start menu (those annoying programs you installed that automatically put themselves in the startup menu without an option to take them out) and active tasks with the option to kill the task. It will list any IE helpers installed, any scheduled tasks, and file associations with the option to remove an item or revert a change. It additionally will list the cookies in your system and allow you to remove them or block specific cookies. All this in a stable program for free. There is a plus option available for a one time fee, irregardless how many times the program is updated. 7923
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5/5 stars... |
2/23/2005 17:18:00 |
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Posted by: midwestcz (2) |
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5 for 5 stars just needs a better interface. must download it 7917
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Great... |
2/22/2005 18:14:00 |
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Posted by: Whiskyboy |
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Thumbs up for this program all i have to say is, this program realy makes me happy i can see what is running on my computer
Everybody should use it 7906
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Great program... |
2/22/2005 12:42:00 |
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Posted by: SusanA (8) |
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This is just an all-around great program that everyone should have. Plus it's very easy to use and it's free! 7904
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Very nice!!!... |
1/24/2005 23:57:00 |
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Posted by: busybusy (45) |
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Very nice tool. it covers the basics and the monitor addition is great. get this utility. two-thumbs up. 7492
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Another product you dont need... |
12/11/2004 18:35:00 |
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Posted by: HazardData (2) |
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Good program for people who cant type msconfig in there cmd prompt, and dont know their registry. 6924
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Great program!... |
10/26/2004 19:52:00 |
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Posted by: KittyHawk |
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After a while, and with lots of programs installed, it is hard to keep track and know what each file loading at startup is. This program (included in the Plus version) allows me to just click on a file and the WinPatrol database tells me what it is, what its for...etc. I was able to disable a lot of junk that was starting with Win XP that I really didn't need. I love it and recommend the Plus (paid) version for anyone who wants to get a real inside look at what is loading and why. 6313
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Protection from startup issues... |
8/20/2004 01:54:00 |
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Posted by: HotShot (26) |
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Within 3 minutes of my installing this program it caught a Mcafee executable for a product I uninstalled trying to reinsert itself into my startup. After I clean things up I don't want them coming back. This is the only product that can do this for me. I'll take that for free. While sitting in the system tray it doesn't use much CPU but it uses 8-9 k of memory.
On the Weak side - I can't easily access critical information on what any process is or does, and whether it is dangerous or not without signing up for the plus product. In that case it's not worth it. If you have to pay to find out what each process is the ultimate troubleshooter gives more detail without running off to the web to find it and has a color coded interface.
For Free - you need it to keep things out of your registry startup area. 5472
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Every home should have one... |
7/24/2004 23:59:00 |
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Posted by: mikesantana (34) |
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Great all round watchdog, replaces several other tools I used before. Advises of new (possibly malicious) startup progs. Shows and auto-manages cookies. Shows active tasks, scheduled tasks and services. Also shows "IE Helpers" which may include spyware etc. Lets you keep or delete any of the above too. WOW! or maybe WUFF... 5171
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Winpatrol startup control... |
7/11/2004 09:47:00 |
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Posted by: Shodan1 (5) |
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WinPatrol is an excellent App that can control your startup list along with other things such as Windows services and tasks. Also notifies you when there is a new registry entry not previously found (good for catching Spyware). Excellent program. 5001
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Winpatrol does it!!... |
7/5/2004 12:33:00 |
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Posted by: mathewLario (4) |
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Winpatrol is a great program that is easy to use. It gets better!! Winpatrol is a free program I recommend it try it, you have nothing to lose. 4929
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I love it... |
6/19/2004 07:30:00 |
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Posted by: Isa498 |
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This program found 2 real malware bridge.dll and tsad.dll i am glad this dog works 24/7
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This one deserves a 5 star, if it were just ... |
8/4/2002 03:07:00 |
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Posted by: netcert (3) |
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This one deserves a 5 star, if it were just for the good cookie management, but then it also is very good as a startup item monitor/manager. But wait! There's more... 3654
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