Software Update: WinPatrol 18.1.2010.0

BillP Studios has released version 18 of WinPatrol. In this program, ‘Scotty, the Windows watchdog’ keeps an eye on the system, which should make it work faster and more stable. Scotty detects and stops attacks from spy, ad and malware, viruses and malicious Internet Explorer add-ons, while also preventing home page hijacks. A few other things are also monitored, including the processes running on the PC, the hosts file, and file extensions. In addition to the free version, there is also a paid one Plus variant, which provides access to a database with extensive information about programs and processes, which states, for example, whether they are safe or malicious. The changelog for this release looks like this:

Custom Registry Monitoring and Lock Down

The newest version of confirms that WinPatrol is a must have addition to any traditional AntiVirus program. WinPatrol continues its tradition of being a first. The new custom Registry Lock feature could be an application all by itself but instead it will be integrated into the robust real-time monitoring of WinPatrol PLUS.

The most common threat to Windows based security has been the modification of secret and not-so-secret registry entries used by the operating system and most applications. Over the years malware authors have found ways to take control of a users system by tweaking various registry entries. Only experts with knowledge of programs like regedit.exe have stood a chance at protecting their systems.

Traditional security programs have played a cat and mouse game to keep up with newly discovered registry tweaks. Now with WinPatrol 2010 v18’s, newly discovered tweaks can be added immediately to WinPatrol’s real-time monitoring. Registry values ​​can be manually added or included in a batch script file created by experts and other 3rd party developers.

Running completely in the background WinPatrol PLUS will monitor for changes and lock down specific registry entries so they can’t be changed.

WinPatrol already locks down AutoRun entries, FileType associations and a host of other system configurations. Now, users can pick and choose registry entries they decide should never change.

Not sure how the registry works? Online experts will create custom scripts to protect those configuration locations important to you.

Protection from ActiveX errors.

WinPatrol lets you know when new ActiveX components are installed on your system. WinPatrol version 18 now includes this feature as bonus to PLUS members to protect novice users from accidently disabling critical ActiveX controls.

PLUS Code Security.

Due to the large number of illegal keygen and pirate sites I’ve had to increase the verification of your name and PLUS codes. This may cause an occasional error with PLUS members using valid codes. This step is required to make sure our PLUS members can always access our website.

No need to Uninstall previous versions. Install the new WinPatrol in the same folder as your current version.