WinPatrol Protects Against Windows Update Changes
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I’ve been using WinPatrol for several years and have found it very effective in preventing unauthorized changes to my system. It is similar to what Windows Vista offers in UAC. WinPatrol will ask you, the user, if you wish to give permission to any changes that are being made to your system. A new feature in the current WinPatrol software is that it now monitors any changes to Windows Update.
CNET describes WinPatrol as:
Clean up your Taskbar and Startup programs. WinPatrol monitors and exposes adware, keyloggers, spyware, worms, cookies, and other malicious software. This program puts you back in control of your computer with no need for constant updates. WinPatrol’s goal is to help you better understand what programs are running on your computer and to alert you to any new programs added without your permission. Unlike traditional security programs, WinPatrol doesn’t scan your hard drive searching for previously identified threats. Instead, it uses a heuristic behavioral approach, taking a snapshot of your critical system resources, then alerting you to any changes that occur without your knowledge.
Version 12.2.2007 allows users to change the Windows Automatic Update settings and default browser prefix value.
You can get your free download from here.
Comments welcome.
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2 Comments
Bill Pytlovany
November 1st, 2007
at 8:01am
Hey Ron,
Thanks for helping to spread the news about the newest WinPatrol. Actually, our friends at CNet did miss the point of this new version when they updated the description. They say “Version 12.2.2007 allows users to change the Windows Automatic Update settings and default browser prefix value.”
This new build doesn’t let you change the settings. Windows is pretty good at doing that. It will however alert you if some other programs change them without your knowledge or permission. If that happen, then yes WinPatrol will let you change them back.
Given all the news lately accusing Microsoft of changing the settings I figured this was an important setting to monitor. It’s something I wanted myself and I’m sure others will appreciate it. While the latest news is about Microsoft changing the settings, I figured folks would also want to know if Malware was turning automatic updates off.
Thanks again!
Bill
Ron Schenone
November 1st, 2007
at 11:36am
Hi Bill,
Thanks for the clarification.
Regards, Ron