Download WinPatrol 11.1.2007

BillP Studios has released version 2007 of WinPatrol. In this program ‘Scotty, the Windows watchdog’ keeps an eye on the system, which should make it work faster and more stable. It detects and stops spy, ad and malware, virus attacks, malicious Internet Explorer addons and prevents homepage hijacks. In addition, a number of other things are monitored, including the processes running on the PC, the hosts file and the file extensions. In addition to the free version, there is also a paid one Plus variant which provides access to a database containing extensive information about safe and malicious programs and processes. The biggest innovation, besides full support for Windows Vista, is the so-called ‘delayed start’. It starts programs that are not immediately needed later, so that Windows itself is available more quickly. The release notes for version 2007 so far are as follows:

Changes in version 11.0.1.2007:

• Fixed an incompatibility with Windows 98/ME.

Changes in version 11.0.4.2007:

• The Remove button on our Delayed Start page will now allow you to also move the program back to the normal Windows autorun startup list.
• When a program insists on putting itself back in the normal autorun startup list we now provide an option for users who may want to continue to keep the program delayed.
• Programs starting with RunDll32.dll are better handled (Example Vista Welcome Center)
• First Detected columns in all fields are now sorted correctly.
• Install program updated so Uninstalling isn’t always required.
• Fixed incompatibility issues with Win9x machines.
• Cut the speed of Startup Program monitoring in half.
• Included Delayed Start to pop up taskbar menu.
• Corrected error allowing Delayed Start times to be edited
• Allow titles in Delayed Start to be edited.

Changes in version 11.1.2007 :

• Removed extra step in UAC when double clicking on Scotty in system tray.

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