I also use WinPatrol and AnVir Task Manager Pro (both for control of startup),
and Zemana AntiLogger-Curt (April 20, 2012, 05:42 PM)
I think the inability to provide information about programs isn't related to WinPatrol PLUS, but the program in question. The information provided is an opt-in sort of thing from the developer; they have to provide that information. There's some information that can be retrieved from your system, but a lot of it comes from the application in question.-wraith808 (January 18, 2013, 10:05 AM)
Now, I know the program name can be either extracted from the application or from the system.-barney (January 18, 2013, 10:34 AM)
Even the name of the application is missing? That can't be good, for your system (more than WinPatrol actually)-rgdot (January 18, 2013, 10:41 AM)
Now, I know the program name can be either extracted from the application or from the system.-barney (January 18, 2013, 10:34 AM)
Incorrect. Depending on how it's starting, those can be obfuscated. It's one of the ways that malicious programs keep themselves out of the running objects table and out of task manager.-wraith808 (January 18, 2013, 10:42 AM)
Well, yes and no. A developer can create such obfuscation, but why bother when there's no rationale for it? While it's entirely possible I'm loading four (4) malware elements, I'm a bit doubtful.-barney (January 18, 2013, 11:06 AM)
Have you let BillP (WinPatrol's author) know about the problem? I have the impression that he's pretty responsive to feedback.-mwb1100 (January 18, 2013, 12:03 PM)
Anyhow, WinPatrol is extremely safe to use and doesn't try to install any crapware.-Tinman57 (January 18, 2013, 08:39 PM)
AnVir installed 3 utilities all of which scan for various things (registry errors, PC performance, outdated drivers)-Joe Hone (January 19, 2013, 09:21 PM)
AnVir installed 3 utilities all of which scan for various things (registry errors, PC performance, outdated drivers) and then asks for payment/install prior to finishing.-Joe Hone (January 19, 2013, 09:21 PM)
WinPatrol Plus or AnVir Task Manager?
But it's completely unacceptable behavior for software that I'm paying for-mwb1100 (January 20, 2013, 03:59 AM)
You said "AnVir installed 3 utilities". I say, Yes, that is sad, but first you told it to!-Curt (January 20, 2013, 02:59 AM)
the practice of bait-and-switch comes to mind for me.-Joe Hone (January 20, 2013, 06:10 AM)
Before the app is loaded it's passed to your anti-virus for permissions first, that's why it's always first to notify.Anyhow, WinPatrol is extremely safe to use and doesn't try to install any crapware.-Tinman57 (January 18, 2013, 08:39 PM)
AnVir installed 3 utilities all of which scan for various things (registry errors, PC performance, outdated drivers) and then asks for payment/install prior to finishing. That alone is pretty objectionable. I'm still soldiering on with both, but I'm finding WinPatrol gives more alerts, although when AnVir alerts on the same start-up it alerts first. I'm not convinced that makes it the better program, however.-Joe Hone (January 19, 2013, 09:21 PM)
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