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WinPatrol 9.0.0.3

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Publisher's description of WinPatrol 9.0.0.3

From BillP Studios:

WinPatrol and Scotty the Windows Watch Dog will expose worms, trojan horses, cookies, adware, spyware and other malicioius programs. WinPatrol's goal is to help you better understand what programs are running on your computer, and alert you to any new programs that might be added without your permission. WinPatrol will ask you to confirm any new programs which have been set up to always run when you start your computer.

You won't find a lot of fancy graphics or animations in WinPatrol. We've optimized the program to be as small as possible so it can be used constantly without interfering with the speed or memory of other programs.

Updating WinPatrol
Exit your current WinPatrol before running the new wpsetup.exe!

If you already have WinPatrol, we recommend you install this new version in the same folder you're currently using and preserve your settings. If you choose to Uninstall your previous version of WinPatrol you must reboot before installing the new WinPatrol.

PLUS members make a note of their PLUS Name and Registration code and should download the newest free version to upgrade. This information is displayed when you click on the PLUS tab. In most cases, WinPatrol will auto detect that you're a PLUS member but if you've forgotten your code Email your name to support@winpatrol.com and we'll send you your code.

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Editor's review of WinPatrol 9.0.0.3

  • 5.0 stars

  • "Antispyware watchdog bares its teeth"
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.

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