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VersionsAdditional versions

31.0.2014.0 22.45%
30.9.2014.0 2.04%
28.8.2013.0 2.04%
28.6.2013.0 2.04%
28.5.2013.0 2.04%
28.1.2013.0 6.12%
27.0.2013.0 16.33%
26.1.2013.0 38.78%
26.0.2013.0 2.04%
25.6.2012.1 6.12%

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winpatrol.exe

WinPatrol Monitor by BillP Studios (Signed)

Remove winpatrol.exe
Version:   27.0.2013.0
MD5:   0fb62aa7d376d730823ff9a9d9fcb3b5
SHA1:   4d4391e59b021c1c4dac9a1589ea53c4987f7fd5
SHA256:   2318f23956f194b5e8499b2b5c86f6a7b80a1db618d7e1298bccaa2b9f142078

Overview

winpatrol.exe executes as a process with the local user's privileges usually within the context of Windows Explorer. It is set to be run when the PC boots and the user logs into Windows (added to the Run registry key for the current user). It is installed with a couple of know programs including WinPatrol published by BillP Studios, WinPatrol 2009 from BillP Studios and WinPatrol 2009 by BillP Studios. The file is digitally signed by BillP Studios which was issued by the COMODO CA Limited certificate authority (CA).

DetailsDetails

File name:winpatrol.exe
Publisher:BillP Studios
Product name: WinPatrol Monitor
Description:WinPatrol System Monitor
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\billp studios\winpatrol\winpatrol.exe
File version:27.0.2013.0
Size:408.23 KB (418,024 bytes)
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

ResourcesPrograms

The following programs will install this file
BillP Studios
3% remove
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...
BillP Studios
4% remove
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...

BehaviorsBehaviors

Startup files (all users) run
Runs under the registry key 'HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run'
  • 'WinPatrol' → C:\Program Files\BillP Studios\WinPatrol\WinPatrol.exe -expressboot
Startup files (user) run
Runs under the registry key 'HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run'
  • 'WinPatrol PLUS' → C:\Program Files\BillP Studios\WinPatrol\winpatrol.exe -expressboot
  • 'WinPatrol' → C:\Program Files\BillP Studios\WinPatrol\winpatrol.exe -expressboot

ResourcesResource utilization

(Note: statistics below are averages based on a minimum sample size of 200 unique participants)
Averages
 
CPU
Total CPU:0.01918119%
0.028634%
Kernel CPU:0.00875801%
0.013761%
User CPU:0.01042318%
0.014873%
Kernel CPU time:4,454,159 ms/min
100,923,805ms/min
CPU cycles:7,353,812/sec
17,470,203/sec
Context switches:1,298/sec
284/sec
Memory
Private memory:7.21 MB
21.59 MB
Private (maximum):12 MB
Private (minimum):7.92 MB
Non-paged memory:7.21 MB
21.59 MB
Virtual memory:72.52 MB
140.96 MB
Virtual memory (peak):84.04 MB
169.69 MB
Working set:11.21 MB
18.61 MB
Working set (peak):12.25 MB
37.95 MB
Page faults:12,663,190/min
2,039/min
I/O
I/O read transfer:34.31 KB/sec
1.02 MB/min
I/O read operations:7/sec
343/min
I/O write transfer:2.33 KB/sec
274.99 KB/min
I/O write operations:1/sec
227/min
I/O other transfer:51.67 KB/sec
448.09 KB/min
I/O other operations:8,523/sec
1,671/min
Resource allocations
Threads:2
12
Handles:167
600
GUI GDI count:35
103
GUI GDI peak:60
142
GUI USER count:12
49
GUI USER peak:37
71

BehaviorsProcess properties

Tray notification:Yes
Integrety level:Undefined
Platform:32-bit
Command line:"C:\Program Files\billp studios\winpatrol\winpatrol.exe" -expressboot
Owner:User
Parent process:explorer.exe (Windows Explorer by Microsoft Corporation)

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Home Premium 36.73%
Microsoft Windows XP 20.41%
Windows 8 Pro with Media Center 12.24%
Windows 7 Ultimate 10.20%
Windows 7 Home Basic 8.16%
Windows Vista Home Basic 6.12%
Windows 8 4.08%
Windows 8 Pro 2.04%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 63.27% of WinPatrol Monitor.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Acer 28.57%
Dell 28.57%
Hewlett-Packard 16.07%
ASUS 7.14%
Gateway 7.14%
American Megatrends 3.57%
Sony 3.57%
Intel 3.57%
GIGABYTE 1.79%
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