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- on Tue 17 Mar 2009
- 04:53:23 AM UTC
Yes
It can be used as both a diagnostics program AND a security aid.
For example, it will alert you if your hosts file is changed, and it will also alert on new programs installed, much like a HIPS (though it's not one).
I use it primarily as a substitute for MSConfig to disable start up nonsense. It's capabilities there are much more sophisticated than MSConfig.
In any case, I highly recommend it. (And it hasn't made any excessive demands on my resources).
GOM Award Holder 2008
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- on Tue 17 Mar 2009
- 09:01:53 AM UTC
Nice guy at WinPatrol
The CEO of WinPatrol is one of the few people who refused to add the Ask toolbar into his product. See: http://billpstudios.blogspot.com/2008/01/would-you-like-toolbar-with-your.html
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- on Wed 28 Oct 2009
- 04:19:23 PM UTC
AnVir Task Manager
I use AnVir Task Manager, it’s the best solution for your PC or laptop. It manages startup programs and active processes, removes spyware. It shows full information about each process including command line, DLLs that the program uses, inbound and outbound traffic, disk load, tray icon, performance graph, internet connections. AnVir Task Manager makes XP or Vista much handier and allows you to speed up your PC or Windows boot time.
Anvir Task Manager is the best windows task manager
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- on Thu 29 Oct 2009
- 02:19:05 PM UTC
Hey shazza !
Steven and I had that discussion before. He said that he would look into this matter. I believe he was talking about the full suite with antivirus and not the Task Manager on it's own. Either he forgot about it or didn't look into it yet. In any case, it is a very useful program and isn't a rogue software. If you would like to test drive one, a free version can be had here : http://dottech.org/freebies/dottech-exclusives/729... . Please read through thoroughly. This is a Free , Paid For program that Ashraf has been given by AnVir. Not a Pirated Copy.
Found the thread that we discussed AnVir Task Manager :
http://www.mywot.com/en/forum/3417-anvir-task-mana... .Athlonite.
Your help is always needed.
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- on Thu 29 Oct 2009
- 02:30:21 PM UTC
Hi Athlonite,
Thanks for the info - I havent rated the site yet (anvir.com) but will try the software
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- on Thu 29 Oct 2009
- 09:40:29 PM UTC
You're welcome.
You could also read my post # 51 and reply from Ashraf #52. :
http://dottech.org/freebies/dottech-exclusives/729....Also , take a look at the other Freebies he has just above my post.
Athlonite.
Your help is always needed.
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- on Thu 29 Oct 2009
- 06:10:49 PM UTC
AnVir Task Manager and the
AnVir Task Manager and the Pro version (which I use) are no fakes, just to chime in.
"Men make good pets."
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- on Thu 29 Oct 2009
- 09:32:01 PM UTC
Thanks..
for the confirmation lordpake. I too use AnVir (the one from Ashraf's site) and it does have a bevy of info., maybe too much info. for the Average user who wouldn't know what to do with all of it. In any case , you can still get that free Valid license from Ashraf's site : http://dottech.org/freebies/dottech-exclusives/729... . Just make sure to read through the instructions and the Updates.
Athlonite.
Your help is always needed.
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- on Tue 17 Mar 2009
- 09:38:57 AM UTC
Very Useful !
Het Tonor !!
I have it installed (the paid version) on all of our PCs and notebooks. It doesn't take any resources to run and is a wonderful addition to any configuration. Will not conflict with any security program. Right now , on my Vista notebook, it uses 2641KB
of ram (Memory) . For what it does and prevents, this is a very comfortable level of ram use.My youngest Daughter was complainig about the security on her XP notebook the other day (she's always complaining about it. think there's too much) but, while on MSN with her friend yesterday , she said that she experienced a weird message.
So, she shut down the connection and called her friend about it. Well, it just so happened that her friend had been infected with a mail bot and was awaiting the arrival of a tech to clean out the infection. My daughter then came to me and said that , the Little Dog came up , Barked and stopped the bot from infecting her notebook. NOW, she understands WHY I have installed those security programs.
I'm pretty sure she won't complain about those programs anymore.All of this to say that , YES , this is a good and Very Useful addition to your layered configuration.
Athlonite.
Your help is always needed.
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- on Tue 17 Mar 2009
- 01:01:21 PM UTC
WinPatrol PLUS is licensed software
WinPatrol is licensed software and should not be installed on systems that do not have a license!
I have sent an email to Bill P. asking him if passing the PLUS license around is legal and if not I will point him here.
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- on Tue 17 Mar 2009
- 02:25:31 PM UTC
Plus License
I had a comment from a website offering free licenses for PCTools Spyware Doctor...needless to say I forwarded the details to PCTools.
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- on Tue 02 Jun 2009
- 08:01:36 PM UTC
Legal Licenses !
For your information , I bought three licenses. I hope this will appease your curiosity .
Athlonite.
Your help is always needed.
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- on Thu 04 Jun 2009
- 12:10:28 AM UTC
Interesting that you
Interesting that you automatically presume wrongdoing.
The fact is that the web site says " NO Additional Licenses required
You become the PLUS member, not your computer. You're welcome and encouraged to install WinPatrol and activate PLUS on any machine you or your immediate family use." -
- on Thu 29 Oct 2009
- 02:21:48 PM UTC
Am in no way
feeling guilty about Donating to a Good Cause. This is the reason behind those three licenses. I hope you are also satisfied.
Athlonite.
Your help is always needed.
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- on Tue 17 Mar 2009
- 02:23:48 PM UTC
Layered Defense
WinPatrol is a superb little program and also has a portable version which is great for troubleshooting other PC's.
The installed version sits quietly in the system tray and will alert users to changes being made to their systems. The interface is easy to navigate and reveals a wealth of information. In the Startup Programs there is a little checkbox, which when ticked will show 'secret startup locations'
I see this as an essential added layer to anyones defense and will not conflict with any other programs, very low resources so you really don't know it is there. -
- on Tue 02 Jun 2009
- 12:48:42 PM UTC
here come the new
here come the new version...
WinPatrol 16.0.2009.5(newer)<-filehippo update checker show me this but
http://www.filehippo.com/download_winpatrol/change...WinPatrol 16.0.2009.6(newest)<-i download from here since its the newest
http://www.softpedia.com/get/Internet/Popup-Ad-Spy...here's the changlog:
WinPatrol 16.0.2009.5
# Keeps track of your column widths when resizing WinPatrol Explorer. (Long requested feature)
# UAC Monitoring disabled for Windows 7 until final release available.
# Added "Recent" to System Tray menu.WinPatrol 16.0.2009.6
· Changes only affect Vista and Windows 7 users
· Improved HOSTs change detection in Vista
· Fixed Exit dialog (if checked) when switching to UAC mode.
· Remove redunant switching to UAC mode dialog. All versions
· AutoUpdate and UAC change detected included in Option with HOST file changes -
- on Tue 02 Jun 2009
- 04:18:01 PM UTC
Cheers !
I'd grabbed 2009.6, but didn't have 2009.5 :o)
http://archives.mysteryfcm.co.uk/?f=Security/Syste...
Regards
Steven Burn
Ur I.T. Mate Group / hpHosts
it-mate.co.uk / hosts-file.net -
- on Wed 03 Jun 2009
- 06:41:45 AM UTC
WinPatrol rebuffs the toolbar miscreants
Hi Folks,
Tonor :
"The CEO of WinPatrol is one of the few people who refused to add the Ask toolbar into his product. "And lived to tell about it !
Actually there are many software products that have nothing to do with "Ask and the Toolbar Miscreants" when approached. BillP went one step further and helped inform his readership about how this toolbar plague "works" on the vendor side. The inducement to sell out your user base for lucre.
Triple kudos to BillP -- integrity first.
Shalom,
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- on Sun 30 May 2010
- 02:20:45 PM UTC
finally a NEW version that
finally a NEW version that come w NEW feature but it only apply to plus (paid) user...
http://www.filehippo.com/download_winpatrol/change...here's the changlog:
# 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 a 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.
Platinum Level Member of the WOT Community
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- on Sun 30 May 2010
- 04:09:19 PM UTC
27 May 2010
Thanks for the heads up.
I snagged a copy on it's release date: 27 May 2010
New WinPatrol Version
There's a new WinPatrol version if you're interested: http://www.winpatrol.com/ or http://www.filehippo.com/download_winpatrol/
:)
I'd also like to use this new forum topic to ask a question? Is WinPatrol of major usefulness (In terms of security)? I myself have never used it nor even tried it but I've heard great things about it. I'll probably try it sandboxed now but...:)
Any comments on it? How it saved you from a piece of malware etc? ;) Is it a recommended addition to a multi-layered defense? Are they any known compatibility problems? Does it affect system performance?
I know it's a lot of questions but any answers would be much appreciated.
:D
—Xp54321