Download WinPatrol 16.0.2009.1

BillP Studios has released an update for version 16.0.2009 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 spy, ad and malware attacks, as well as viruses and malicious Internet Explorer addons, 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, such as whether they are safe or malicious. The changelog only shows changes for Windows 7 and Vista this time:

What’s new in version 16.0.2009.1 :

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 redundant switching to UAC mode dialog. all versions
• AutoUpdate and UAC change detected included in Option with HOST file changes