WinPatrol 20.5

[The Seeker]

WinPatrol 20.5

Welcome to version WinPatrol 20.5. This version fixes a number of long time requests and resolves many of the quirks WinPatrol is forced to deal with on Windows 64-bit systems.

Given the increase in 64-bit systems, I have started to focus on a 64-bit native build of WinPatrol. This will allow me to fully support 64-bit users and still provide new features for non 64-bit users. Ironically, the initial results will be more features for non 64-bit users but 64-bit users will be provided better stability and compatibility with other low level programs.

This release has fixed a problem I had with increased boot times. Very happy.

[Blues7]

I see it's not mentioned but I wonder if this version has fixed the issue for XP users not being able to "kill" running tasks?

[J_L]

This time, WinPatrol install automatically terminates applications without consent, and doesn't restart them. Bad behaviour in my opinion.

When's the native 64-bit version coming?

[Blues7]

Originally Posted by J_L

This time, WinPatrol install automatically terminates applications without consent, and doesn't restart them. Bad behaviour in my opinion.

When's the native 64-bit version coming?

J_L, can you provide some info regarding the apps which were terminated?

I haven't installed the new version as yet. Still using the last version which works with XP (without the "kill task" issues).

Thanks in advance.

[J_L]

AquaSnap, Ditto, Firefox, JDownloader, Malwarebytes Anti-Malware (even Protection), TrueCrypt, and WordWeb. It was rather annoying.

[Blues7]

Originally Posted by J_L

AquaSnap, Ditto, Firefox, JDownloader, Malwarebytes Anti-Malware (even Protection), TrueCrypt, and WordWeb. It was rather annoying.

Hmmm, I don't have all those apps (haven't used WordWeb recently) and I'd have already closed Firefox but I wouldn't be happy about having MBAM closed without any kind of notification or alert.

Thanks for sharing that. I think I'll hold off on installing, at least for now.

Much appreciated.

[G1111]

Originally Posted by J_L

AquaSnap, Ditto, Firefox, JDownloader, Malwarebytes Anti-Malware (even Protection), TrueCrypt, and WordWeb. It was rather annoying.

I am running MBAM Pro with protection enabled and just installed the latest WP version. the WP installer didn't close anything here. I disabled WP before installing over the existing version and disabled Emsisoft to exclude its BB popup warnings.

[SIR****TMG]

Thanks

[J_L]

Originally Posted by G1111

I disabled WP before installing over the existing version

That may be why. What version of Windows are you running?

[Blues7]

Originally Posted by G1111

I am running MBAM Pro with protection enabled and just installed the latest WP version. the WP installer didn't close anything here. I disabled WP before installing over the existing version and disabled Emsisoft to exclude its BB popup warnings.

After reading your reply I decided to see what would happen on my XP system.

Closed WP, installed over the top and nothing was closed by the installation.

It did request a reboot (which I did) and everything seems to be up and running just fine.

However, the "Kill Task" feature still does not appear to be working with XP. (At least on my system.) Not sure it's a big issue as I have Process Hacker and Process Explorer to handle those tasks if need be so I probably won't bother to revert back to the earlier version.

[G1111]

Originally Posted by J_L

That may be why. What version of Windows are you running?

Windows 7 Home Premium 32-bit.

[nn110]

Originally Posted by J_L

This time, WinPatrol install automatically terminates applications without consent, and doesn't restart them. Bad behaviour in my opinion.

J_L, you are not alone .
for me, the WP installer terminated MBAM PRO's GUI (mbamgui.exe, but mbamservice.exe was still running) and Hostman (hm.exe) and avast!'s gadget.

[Francis93]

Same here. During the installation, the installer crashed Google Chrome and killed background processes.

Have you guys noticed any strange post-installation behavior?

[SKA]

Any one has link to earlier stable version - its missing at winpatrol.com download page

SKA

[stapp]

Right-hand side of the page

http://www.filehippo.com/download_winpatrol/

[Triple Helix]

Small GUI bug anyone else seeing this? Options Tab>Confirm Exit when closing Winpatr~~ I sent an email to Bill!

TH

[The Seeker]

Originally Posted by Triple Helix

Small GUI bug anyone else seeing this? Options Tab>Confirm Exit when closing Winpatr~~ I sent an email to Bill!

I noticed this too.

[Blues7]

Originally Posted by Triple Helix

Small GUI bug anyone else seeing this? Options Tab>Confirm Exit when closing Winpatr~~ I sent an email to Bill!

TH

I saw that as well.

I'd like to hear from Win XP users if they find any other bugs besides the "Kill Task" issue. I can live with that one if all the other features and alerts are operating properly. (Don't want to revert back unless necessary.)

Thanks in advance..

[Triple Helix]

Originally Posted by The Seeker

I noticed this too.

Attachment 227072

Thanks for the confirmation! As I said I already sent an email to Bill maybe others should also? support[at]WinPatrol.com

TH

[BoerenkoolMetWorst]

More detailed changelog

NEW with WinPatrol 20.5

* Firefox Cookies
Firefox 4.0 uses an updated version of the SQLite database library which included features not supported by WinPatrol. We've updated our SQLite code to support Firefox 4.0 users.
* Duplicate WinPatrols
Some 64-bit users reported duplicate WinPatrol entries in the startup programs list. This has been fixed. I've also updated the check box on the Options tab so you can initialization how WinPatrol is set to start.
* Provided Cloud Privacy Option
While I'm satisfied with our implemenation of data collected when you keep or remove a program many of your friends using WinPatrol are obviously concerned about privacy. You may uncheck the option to share decisions. This may also reduce complaints by Firewall programs. Most firewall programs are happy as long as you let them know that WinPatrol.exe and WinPatrolEx.exe are safe. Even if you don't participate in sharing your choices, PLUS members will still have useful Cloud data available when checking PLUS Info.
* X64 Run Duplicates
Reduced confusion when applications included their RUN registry in both the WOW64 key and legacy RUN key. Both entries will be displayed when "Display Secret Startup locations" is checked.
* First Detected Sort
I finally fixed a long time bug in how Startup Programs are sorted. I apoligize that more date for formats are not supported at this time. I know this is important to friends outside the U.S. but security features have taken priority.
* User Interface
Some fonts have been tweaked to make sure all information is available.
* Digital Signiture
Updated Code Signing Digitial Signiture v3 now valid until June 2012

[jmonge]

improved alitle bit then

[Brummelchen]

Cookie handling for Mozilla fails on start - i need to chose the profile-folder
manually (not cookies.sqlite). but gui need a fix:

[Doraemon]

I'm going crazy about WinPatrol in these latest releases... A bug here, a bugfix there... I miss the good old 2008/2009 versions which IMO were very stable!

[emmjay]

I installed it yesterday over an existing release which was still running ... it shut it down and killed my ISP GUI and the laptop power manager. I could not get the ISP gui to reinstate in that session but the power manager did reinstate. Restarted system and all went back to normal. Never seen this happen before. WinPatrol is a great product...would not be without it.