I know there are a lot of WinPatrol fans here at GW so sharing this post from the new WinPatrol forum at LandzDown.com:

Scotty, the Windows Watchdog, has changed over the years to keep up with the changes in the Windows operating systems he monitors. WinPatrol is a multi-purpose utility designed to increase performance and protect against unwanted changes to your Windows Computer. The program was introduced in the days of Windows 95 and is compatible with every Windows Operating System, both 32- and 64-bit. WinPatrol is free for personal use and also has a one-time payment licensed PLUS version.

The features listed below are among the reasons I use WinPatrol, described more fully at the WinPatrol Features page:

Delay Startup Programs

Track Date/Time Programs are First Detected

Prevents Changes to File Type Associations

Keylogger Detection

Kill Multiple Tasks in One Step

Well over Twenty Thousand Program Descriptions

Disable Vulnerable Active X Controls

If you've been waiting for some extra cash to upgrade to WinPatrol PLUS, now is the time! For a limited time, Bill Pytlovany is offering a special half-price sale. Get WinPatrol PLUS for a one-time fee of $14.95!

http://www.winpatrol.com/