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WinPatrol 2009

Version: 16.0.2009

Downloads Count: 731,574

License Type: Free

Price: Free

Date Added: Apr 10, 2009

Operating Systems: Windows XP, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows 9.x, Windows Me, Windows Vista

File Size: 867 KB

Author: BillP Studios

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Most recent User Reviews for WinPatrol 2009
  • Reviewed by: phongfreestyle282

    06-06-2009

    Duration of ownership: 0 Months

    Strengths: Very effective as a guard of your computer.

    Weaknesses: There are some constraints with the free version.

    Overall Evaluation: Your quite happy with this program even a free version.

  • Reviewed by: dshipp28760

    09-25-2008

    Duration of ownership: 24 Months

    Strengths: Protects your computer. This is not a first line of defense but if you need to know what is happening This will tell you. You have to buy it, and learn it. helps control Windows.

    Weaknesses: You have to buy it, and learn it. (Does not pretend to be virus protection or firewall.) Plus version is lifetime (of BillP) subscription

    Overall Evaluation: Great program to use with virus protection and firewall. You must have Plus version.

  • Reviewed by: bbee

    09-17-2008

    Duration of ownership: 4 Months

    Strengths: WinPatrol Plus allows you to decide which start programs begins immediately after re-booting. It is fast.

    Weaknesses: None that I have found.

    Overall Evaluation: I like this program and it does not interfere with ZASS as AD-Watch did.

  • Reviewed by: moorrbrt1

    02-06-2008

    Duration of ownership: 8 Months

    Strengths: Fantastic program. Having XP home version limits the types of accounts I can have. Using a guest account is too much of a pain. WinPatrol doesn't allow changes to the registry without my premission. If it weren't free I would buy it.

    Weaknesses:

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  • Reviewed by: MadMarc

    07-13-2007

    Duration of ownership: 2 Years

    Strengths: Very small footprint. Uses a negligible amount of system resources. No adware, spyware, nagware, pop ups, etc., etc. Quite effective at warning of changes to startup programs, BHO's, HOSTS file, etc.

    Weaknesses: The free version offers only very, very basic information. Whatever may be found on the local machine. Leaves you wanting more info.

    Overall Evaluation: I have used this software for about 2 years now and highly recommend it. I have the paid ("Plus") version and it is worth every penny I paid for it. A great program which helps users to figure out just what the heck is going on in their machines and take control. I think you will not be sorry if you buy this program. It is very light on your machines resources.

  • Reviewed by: RGismondi

    02-16-2007

    Duration of ownership: 3 Years

    Strengths: Security, convenience in managing Staup Folder, and control over the boot-up process.

    Weaknesses: None

    Overall Evaluation: WinPatrol's new version, v. 11.1.2007, from BillP Studios, has the usual security features, which previous version have provided. These include safeguarding your default Search engine, Start Page, Favorites, and Hosts file. It provides the handiest version of the System Configuration Utility (MSCONFIG). Well, now the new free version is available, after a beta run. The new version allows you to have certain programs start up after variable delays. Easy to use. So, for example, after Windows loads, then my security programs, Internet Explorer opens. Saves wear and tear on my mouse buttons, and provide a faster boot-up. This is the way computers are supposed to work.

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