WinPatrol

monitor system changes

WinPatrol allows you to get a better understanding of what programs are being added to your computer. It monitors important system areas that are often altered by malicious programs and alerts you if it detects any changes. This includes the startup groups (Registry and Startup folder), Scheduled Tasks, Services, IE add-ons, ActiveX controls and more. You can terminate processes, manage your startup programs and clean your IE and Firefox cookies based on a keyword search. Other features include an option to delay selected startup programs, WinPatrol is easy to use, even for non-technical users. Optional upgrade to a Plus version available.

Freeware

Publisher	BillP Studios
File Size	779 kb
Version	20.0.2011.2 ...history
Last updated	Mar 17, 2011
License	Freeware
Windows 32/64-bit	Win (All)

WinPatrol

monitor system changes

WinPatrol allows you to get a better understanding of what programs are being added to your computer. It monitors important system areas that are often altered by malicious programs and alerts you if it detects any changes. This includes the startup groups (Registry and Startup folder), Scheduled Tasks, Services, IE add-ons, ActiveX controls and more. You can terminate processes, manage your startup programs and clean your IE and Firefox cookies based on a keyword search. Other features include an option to delay selected startup programs, WinPatrol is easy to use, even for non-technical users. Optional upgrade to a Plus version available.

Freeware

Publisher	BillP Studios
File Size	779 kb
Version	20.0.2011.2 ...history
Last updated	Mar 17, 2011
License	Freeware
Windows 32/64-bit	Win (All)

Nmap Security Scanner

network security scanner

Nmap ( with Zenmap GUI) is a utility for network exploration and security auditing, that can help network administrators discover available hosts and find out what services they are running, operating systems installed and many other details. The program supports many advanced mapping and port scanning techniques and was designed for fast performance, even on very large networks.Includes the original Nmap command-line tool as well as the Zenmap GUI.

Freeware

Publisher	Nmap.org
File Size	19444 kb
Version	5.5.1
Added	Mar 17, 2011
License	Freeware
Windows 32/64-bit	Win (All)

BitDefender Total Security

anti-virus and security suite

BitDefender Total Security is a complete security package that includes anti-virus protection, spyware and phishing protection, a personal firewall, parental controls and spam filtering along with several system maintenance and tune-up features.

Free Trial $79.95 to buy for 3 PCs, 1 year

Publisher	Bitdefender LLC
File Size	154 kb
Version	14.0.28 ...history
Last updated	Mar 14, 2011
License	Free Trial $79.95 to buy
Windows 32/64-bit	XP/Vista/7
Requirements	.NET Framework 4

Trial limitations: no limitation 30 day trial