I’m often asked to describe the security applications I run on my primary home machine and, I’ll occasionally post an article which does just that. Regular readers will have noticed, that consistent with that old aphorism “the only constant is change”, my choices of security applications over the years have frequently changed. Except, that is, for one application – WinPatrol.
WinPatrol makes my indispensible program list every time – as it has for the last 10 years, or more (WinPatrol is now in its 20th version). No other security application, on any of my machines, comes close to that.
There are a host of additional features that make WinPatrol a very powerful addition to your security toolbox.
From the site:
Instead of a $29.95 upgrade to WinPatrol PLUS this weekend upgrading will only for $5. Like our everyday pricing you can use your single license on every personal computer you own and use it for your lifetime including any new versions we release.
For our friends in Europe $5 USD currently converts to about €3.73 so it’s even a better deal. $25 USD converts to about €18.7 at least by today’s rate.
The sale starts midnight, Friday morning EST time zone.
WinPatrol Overview:
WinPatrol’s strong point is – it monitors system areas that malicious programs attack. The free version of this highly regarded application doesn’t stop there though. With WinPatrol in your system tray, you can monitor your system, startup programs, services, cookies, current tasks, and more.
If anything changes, Scotty (the system tray Icon) will alert you. Taking it one step further; WinPatrol allows you to terminate processes and enable, or disable, startup programs.
WinPatrol’s user interface couldn’t be any simpler. New users should have no difficulty following this self explanatory layout.
Selecting options is “click the box” simple.
The following screen shot shows currently running applications on my machine, at the time the window was captured.
The following screen shot shows recent activity. The right click context menu allows the user to perform a number of operations on the selected entry. I’ve illustrated this by selecting “Properties” of the highlighted .dll.
WinPatrol Free – Feature Chart
Additional Features in WinPatrol Plus
System requirements: Window XP, Vista, Win 7 ( including x64 support).
Download WinPatrol Free at: BillP Studios
If you’re currently a WinPatrol user – don’t keep it a secret. Let you friends/relatives/associates know – WinPatrol is a must have application.
From the site:
Instead of a $29.95 upgrade to WinPatrol PLUS this weekend upgrading will only for $5. Like our everyday pricing you can use your single license on every personal computer you own and use it for your lifetime including any new versions we release.
For our friends in Europe $5 USD currently converts to about €3.73 so it’s even a better deal. $25 USD converts to about €18.7 at least by today’s rate.
Download WinPatrol Plus at: BillP Studios
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I have to agree with you Bill, “The Dog” as I call it is a must have for everybody. There is no better program out there to alert you of changes on the computer and it has so much other information about what is on your computer.
It’s worth the normal 29.95 but it’s a steal for $5.
Hey TeX,
Unbelievable – Five bucks!
I spend more than that just to keep in chocolate bars everyday. 🙂
Best,
Bill
The one program I always recommend and install on customers computers, being both effective and simple to use with very clear pop up dialogue boxes to help in deciding what to do with any new programs wanting to join the start up queue.
Hi Tom,
You’re quite right – “effective and simple to use with very clear pop up dialogue boxes.” Your customers are a few steps ahead of the game, given your practice of installing WinPatrol.
Bill
Hi Bill,
WinPatrol Plus is a winner and absolutely worth the full price, never mind this amazing bargain.
I use it on both my machines and would not be without it.
Kind regards
John
Hi John,
An amazing application. Can’t imagine not having it.
Best,
Bill
Also worth a look: http://www.carifred.com/uvk/
I like the ability to kill and delete processes.
Thanks Chris.
I took a quick peek – looks very interesting. I’ve scheduled this for a test drive.
Thanks again.
Bill