This is official description applies to version 24.5
WinPatrol is a software which monitors the system you're working on.
You don't have to be doing anything wrong on the Internet to become a casualty of malware. WinPatrol takes snapshot of your critical system resources and alerts you to any changes that may occur without your knowledge. WinPatrol was the pioneer in using a heuristic behavioral approach to detecting Zero-Day attacks and violations of your computing environment. WinPatrol continues to be the most powerful system monitor with a small memory footprint so you won't even know it's running.
WinPatrol's easy tabbed interface allows you to explore deep inside your computer without having to be a computer expert. A one-time investment in WinPatrol PLUS provides a unique experience you won't find in any other software. WinPatrol works and plays well with others so it will complement any popular AntiVirus program scanner you currently use. The difference is you'll never have to pay ever again for our PLUS enhancement.
The following review written by one of the Software Informer contributors applies to version 15.9
WinPatrol Monitor 15.9.2008.5 is a program to enhance and secure your system.
The program scans your system, using heuristics, for evidences of hijackings, malware attacks and critical changes made to your computer without permission.
WinPatrol takes a snapshot of your critical system resources and alerts you to any changes that may occur without your knowledge. You will then be able to decide if you allow that change or not.
The tabbed interface shows you different options. In "Startup Programs" you can see which programs are set to be launched each time Windows starts, and remove or add the ones you want.
In "Delayed Start" you can delay the start of some program that are not critical.
In "ActiveX" you can enable or disable the ActiveX controls used by Internet Explorer.
"IE Helpers" lets you see which helpers are in use, enabling or disabling them.
In every tab you can get more info over an item, just clicking over it.
You can also see, enable or disable scheduled tasks, services, active tasks, cookies, file type associations, and hidden files.
WinPatrol is freeware. You can upgrade to WinPatrol PLUS by paying a license.
It´s a good tool for fine tuning your system.
None.
Reviewed by: Daniel Ángel Romero
Reviewer rating:
Reviewed: 3 years ago
What's new in version 24.1
- Delayed Start While not everyone had the same experience some folks reported that Delayed Start was no longer working with WinPatrol 2012 This update will resolve this error and give back one of your favorite features. - Hidden Files 64 bit This update also helps fix a bug in the display of hidden files on 64 bit versions of Windows. It doesn't affect any other versions and has no impact unless you're using Windows 64 bit version. You'll know you have Windows 64 bit if you notice the you have both a Program Files folder and one called Program Files (x86).
What's new in version 16.0 beta
Delayed startup function that offers options to set the delay time for each application in the start menu.
One of the best overall programs out there that protects your computer at its most basic level. I
have had this program for years and recommend it to everyone out there.
This is a great program as so much goes on behind your back that you don't know about until you say
hey whats goes on who autherized that little scotty kepts you right up to date I could not work
without him as I really on him so much.
