Software Update: WinPatrol 26.1.2013

BillP Studios has released version 26.1.2013 of WinPatrol. In this program, ‘Scotty, the Windows watchdog’ keeps an eye on the system, making it work faster and more stable. WinPatrol detects and stops spy, ad and malware attacks, viruses and malicious Internet Explorer add-ons, while also preventing home page hijacks. In addition, a few other things are monitored, including the processes running on the PC, the hosts file, the file extensions and whether a program or process is added to the startup list. 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 following changes and improvements have been made in this release:

New in 26.1.2013:

• Access Windows 8 Advanced Safe Mode
  No matter which version of Windows you use the newest WinPatrol 2013 makes updating worth while. If you’ve considered upgrading to WinPatrol PLUS this is the version that will make it a great investment.
  Using WinPatrol to automatically switch to Desktop mode has been a popular Windows 8 trick in WinPatrol 2013. Details are available if you click here
  Our newest version includes enhancements for all versions of Windows and we still found some barely documented tricks that WinPatrol can use to provide features every Windows 8 user should know how to access. The feedback from our last version encouraged updates for all users but also indicated more users had upgraded to Windows 8 then we expected.
• Bug fixed in the “First Detected” Date for Active Tasks
• Bug fixed when hiding the Scotty System Tray icon.
• No more Error message when programs are Uninstalled but left in WinPatrol’s Delayed Start list.
• Scheduled Tasks 1.0 differentiated from new Scheduled Tasks 2.0
• New Option to “Run As Adminstrator” for any programs launched by WinPatrol in Delayed Start list.
• Added Minimize, Maximize buttons as requested by just about everyone for the last 15 years. While not typically used in tabbed windows popular demand encouraged the development of tricks to make it happen.
• Complete update or WinPatrol Help pages. Documentation is included locally and is available on each tab by clicking blue help icon. This feature has been considered essential for new and/or non-expert users. Each help file includes a link to any updated information including better ways to teach WinPatrol based on user feedback.
• On many machines Windows 8 boots so quickly there is no time to press F8 to open Safe Mode. A little known feature to Reboot to a Windows 8 Advanced Repair/Restore mode replaces Windows Safe Mode. This new feature is currently only available in WinPatrol PLUS. Just right-click on any file and select “Restart Windows for Repair in Safe Mode.”