When we install software onto our computers, most of us don't know what thesoftware is actually doing to our system.

What is the application installing on your PC? Is it adding information tothe Registry, and could it be adding spyware to the system which reports back tothe software supplier?

WinPatrol enables you to sniff out problematic software that would normallybe classed as spyware, adware, a worm or Trojan horse.

These are applications that install on your computer with the sole purpose ofperforming a hidden task, such as trying to find loopholes in your system,logging keystrokes when you surf the internet and much more.

This application is different from other security applications in that itwon't scan your hard drive looking for previously installed threats.

It's a proactive not re-active application which will constantly examine yourcurrent system and warn you if any changes have occurred without yourpermission.

This new '2009' edition now ships with a tabbed user-interface, support forWindows 7, a Recently Detected option so you can see what's been installed oradded to your system and the ability to turn alerts on/off within Windows.