Should I block it?
No, this file is 100% safe to run.
Additional versions
(Note, BillP Studios publishes each variation of this file with the same version, but the hashes are unique.)
Relationships
patrolpro.dll
BillP Studios Window Detection by BillP Studios (Signed)
| Version: | 1.4.0.0 |
| MD5: | 8c10c58096cc1a5d786bc60485918e80 |
| SHA1: | f2ffc919e3c960b6f0ee5f9c56a2449065f091eb |
| SHA256: | 4301b811705f7b7a1bb05f4db3927e873ed33ceba407afe72a13b4a0a234d188 |
Overview
patrolpro.dll is loaded as dynamic link library that runs in the context of a process. It is installed with a couple of know programs including WinPatrol published by BillP Studios, WinPatrol from BillP Studios and WinPatrol by BillP Studios. The file is digitally signed by BillP Studios which was issued by the COMODO CA Limited certificate authority (CA).
Details
| File name: | patrolpro.dll |
| Publisher: | BillP Studios |
| Product name: | BillP Studios Window Detection |
| Description: | WinPatrol Helper DLL |
| Typical file path: | C:\Program Files\billp studios\winpatrol\patrolpro.dll |
| File version: | 1.4.0.0 |
| Size: | 60.89 KB (62,352 bytes) |
| Build date: | 3/26/2007 1:03 PM |
| Certificate |
| Issued to: | BillP Studios |
| Authority (CA): | COMODO CA Limited |
| Effective date: | Wednesday, June 6, 2012 |
| Expiration date: | Friday, June 7, 2013 |
| Digital DNA |
| File packed: | No |
| .NET CLR: | No |
More details
Programs
The following programs will install this file
“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 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...”
Distribution by Windows OS
| OS version | distribution |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
42.11% |
|
| Microsoft Windows XP |
26.32% |
|
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
10.53% |
|
| Windows Vista Home Basic |
5.26% |
|
| Windows 8 |
5.26% |
|
| Windows 8 Pro with Media Center |
5.26% |
|
| Windows 8 Pro |
5.26% |
|
Distribution by country
United States installs about 73.68% of BillP Studios Window Detection.
Distribution by PC manufacturer
| PC Manufacturer | distribution |
| Dell |
34.78% |
|
| Acer |
17.39% |
|
| Hewlett-Packard |
13.04% |
|
| Sony |
8.70% |
|
| Intel |
8.70% |
|
| Gateway |
8.70% |
|
| American Megatrends |
4.35% |
|
| GIGABYTE |
4.35% |
|
