WinPatrol is a Windows monitoring utility for users who want to keep track of startup programs, background services, and browser changes. It detects new startup entries, can delay programs that do not need to run immediately, and alerts users to new Windows Services. It also monitors the hosts file, registry values, file associations, and browser home page settings, and can remove unwanted browser helper objects and toolbars.

WinPatrol is a Windows utility for monitoring startup activity and managing changes that can affect a computer's security or behavior. It is intended for people who want more visibility into programs that launch with Windows, browser add-ons, services, and other system settings. Rather than replacing antivirus software, it provides an additional layer of oversight by helping users review changes and remove unwanted components.

The startup manager detects newly added startup programs and lets users review what will run when Windows starts. Entries that are not needed immediately can be delayed, which spreads out startup activity instead of loading every program at once. This can make startup easier to manage, particularly on systems where several applications have added background components. WinPatrol also reports new Windows Services so users can inspect software that runs in the background.

The program monitors selected system settings for changes. It can help protect registry key values and the hosts file, lock file-type associations, and alert users when software attempts to change the browser home page. These checks provide a way to notice modifications that might otherwise go unnoticed, including changes made during software installation. WinPatrol also provides tools to review and remove browser helper objects and toolbars that are no longer wanted.

For process management, WinPatrol can display multiple running tasks and terminate selected tasks with a single action. Its monitoring and cleanup tools make it useful for investigating unexpected startup entries, removing unwanted browser add-ons, and keeping track of background software. Reviewing alerts before changing settings helps distinguish unwanted modifications from changes made intentionally by installed applications.

WinPatrol is freeware from BillP Studios and supports Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 10, including the stated 64-bit editions. It is a lightweight utility, with a listed download size of about 1.5 MB. Its controls focus on reviewing system activity and managing startup and browser components; it should be used as a companion to, rather than a substitute for, dedicated security software.

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Fixed addition of Startup programs to be compatible with recent changes to Windows 10.
Fixed removal of Startup programs to be compatible with recent changes to Windows 10.
Disabled and removed checkbox for “Allow PLUS info data collection” because recent changes in allowed URL length resulting in no data being returned for customers.
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