Freeware Descriptions:

WinPatrol with Scotty the Windows Watch Dog will sniff out worms, adware, spyware, cookies, Trojan horses, and other nasty programs that may attack your computer. 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. Scotty lets you confirm any new programs or add-ons set up to run on your computer.

Here is complete features (taken from authors site):

Unlike traditional security programs, WinPatrol doesn´t scan your hard drive searching for previously identified threats. Instead using a heuristic approach, a snapshot is taken of your critical system resources and WinPatrol alerts you to any changes that occur without your knowledge. You´ll be warned immediately by Scotty and will be removing dangerous new threats while others wait to hear about them on the news. WinPatrol 8.1 includes enhanced reports and checks for a number of new Internet Explorer helpers and a fix to the disappearing task bar icon quirk in Windows XP.

What’s New in version 16.0.2009.0:

  • New “Recent” tab lets you see new programs and settings recently added to your computer.
  • Especially helpful in finding malware that comes with multiple randomly named files
  • Increased background performance and reduce conflicts with other programs.
  • Compatability enhancements to work with Windows Vista and Windows 7
  • Monitors and alerts to any changes to User Account Control Settings(UAC)
  • Just like the monitoring your Auto Update settings, these are changes you’ll want to know about.
  • Continues to have the best performance and smallest foot print of any system monitor
  • Hides individual alert messages and lock settings to prevent potential errors by other computer users.

WinPatrol 16.0.2009.0 Screenshot


File Size / OS:

  • 866 KB / Windows 9x - ME - 2000 - NT - XP - 2003 - Vista

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