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What's New

16.1.2009.1
  • Fixed Woof alert sound on non-Vista/Win7 systems
16.1.2009.0
  • Detects if other programs are monitoring HOSTs and some other system files to prevent conflicts.
  • Fixed rare bug where Scotty barked a few times for no reason.
  • Support for Accessibility Sound Sentry in Vista or greater.
  • Scotty icon used in new Windows 7 Taskbar.
  • Better handling of events that are blocked by User Account Control.

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WinPatrol 2009: What's New

16.0.2009.6
Removed debug code from "Recent" system tray correction.
16.0.2009.5
    Not a required upgrade
  • Keeps track of your column widths when resizing WinPatrol Explorer. (Long requested feature)
  • UAC Monitoring disabled for Windows 7 until final release available.
  • Added "Recent" to System Tray menu.
16.0.2009.2
    Not a required upgrade but recommeded to anyone experiencing Explorer crashs and NTDLL.DLL conflicts.
  • Fixed error in System Tray popup menu and selecting Active Tasks.
  • Removed unncessary switches to UAC protection mode
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 redunant switching to UAC mode dialog. All versions
  • AutoUpdate and UAC change detected included in Option with HOST file changes
16.0.2009.0
  • New "Recent" tab lets you see new programs and settings recently added to your computer.
    Especially helpful in finding malware that comes with multiple randomly named files
  • Increased background performance and reduce conflicts with other programs.
  • Compatability enhancements to work with Windows Vista and Windows 7
  • Monitors and alerts to any changes to User Account Control Settings(UAC)
    Just like the monitoring your Auto Update settings, these are changes you'll want to know about.
  • Continues to have the best performance and smallest foot print of any system monitor
  • Hides individual alert messages and lock settings to prevent potential errors by other computer users.


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