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WinPatrol is the #1 security software installed on my computer. Presented in this tutorial are highlights of some of the many features of WinPatrol.

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Index

Installing WinPatrol

WinPatrol Interface Basics

WinPatrol Options

• Prevent Internet Explorer Browser Hijacks
• Monitoring Hosts and Critical Systems Files
• Hosts File: Editing/Restoring

Windows Auto Update Settings Notice

Managing ActiveX Components

Startup Programs

• Startup: Disable Program Startup
• Startup: Removing Programs from Startup
• Startup: Adding Programs to Startup

Using Delayed Start

Scotty Changes Location On the Task Bar

What is "express boot"?

WinPatrolFlash

Scotty, the Windows Watchdog