WinPatrol

WinPatrol is a free system utility allowing you to monitor key system settings, manage computer tasks and keep you protected from malicious programs.

Scotty, WinPatrol's Watch Dog keeps watch over your computer and alerts you to any system changes or problems.

WinPatrol Features

• Active Tasks: Monitor active tasks and check program information.
• Startup Programs: Manage which programs run automatically when your system starts.
• Delayed Start: Increase the speed of your PC and Laptop by delaying selected programs from starting up.
• IE Helpers: Manage Internet Explorers Browser Helper Objects (BHOs), including toolbars and add-ons.
• Scheduled Tasks Monitor: Manage Windows Scheduled tasks and detect any programs set to run without your knowledge.
• Windows Services: Monitor services running in the background and verify service information.
• Cookies: Manage Cookies located in Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox - Find and delete unwanted cookies.
• File Types: Manage file types and see which program they open with - Receive alerts when any changes have occurred.
• Hidden Files: View hidden system files located on your computer and detect any malicious files hiding on your PC.
• Other Options: Detect changes to Internet Explorer default home page and search page, preventing Browser Hijackers. Protect your HOSTS file and other critical system files, and more.