WinPatrol 35.5.2017.8

* International Date and Time Formats
- As previously announced WinPatrol 2014 will continue to support our friends outside the U.S. You'll find this version handles formats as defined in the region control panel applet.
* SQLite - Cookies
- The only 3rd party software used by WinPatrol is an open-source public domain library named SQLite3.DLL This file is used by Chrome and Mozilla to store their cookies. If you see files in our Hidden list that start with "etilqs_" they indicate a SQLite database files. WinPatrol uses this file to help you manage your cookies. To continue our full cookie support this update includes the latest SQLite library.
* WinPatrol Installation
- The setup program has been improved to include more information on using WinPatrol effectively.
* Graphic Enhancements
- Graphics associated with WinPatrol lists have been updated. The graphic which represents real-time monitoring has been updated so PLUS users are provided a clear indication that monitoring is active.
* ActiveX Non-PLUS error
- Some reports that indicate WinPatrol can get confused about being a PLUS version. The main symptom is having an update button appear in the list of ActiveX controls.
* Column Sorting
- One of the functions used by our column sorting has been improved so sorting programs will be more consistent. In the process we also found that the company was not being displayed correctly.
* Environment Variables
- This version fixes a big in our handling of the %SYSTEMROOT% environment variable. It also improves handling of 64 bit file redirection for other environment variables.

# Fixes
* Fixed false warnings about changes to Windows AutoUpdate status
* Reduced warnings of daily Microsoft updates that created Uninstall warnings

* Artificial Intelligence Security
- This new feature will increase WinPatrol's value exponentially over time. It will also be accessible for our future apps like Task Catcher "Extreme" and other partners interested in licensing the technology. Unlike the Optional sharing of choices used on our Community Info pages, all A.I. Security data is kept private on your machine.
* Improvements
- Semi-Transparent Alert messages on Windows 8 make Scotty less intrusive.
- Manifest file updated to support presistant WinPatrol window size and positions when using alternate DPI settings.
- Improvements to our Active Task List and more success Killing of active tasks using multi-selection standards.
- Introduction of new triggers to increase performance by reducing redundant monitoring(PLUS Only)
- Improved performance of change detection on our free version.
- Improved screen UI and description when a change is detected for the Windows Update settings.
- The default setting for File Explorer integration is now disabled. It's been pointed out that a large number of programs taking advantage of the right-click context menu wthout asking. We also don't want to seem like we're nagging users to upgrade to WinPatrol PLUS.

# Additions Enhancements and Bug Fixes
* Added New Features to Start, IE Helper and Service Alerts
- Added Properties information directly from Windows
- Added Open Folder launching Windows File Explorer to allow user direct access to new file.
- Added Exit Windows emergency exit in case new users are confused or had WinPatrol installed without their knowledge.
- Include Disable feture to new Startup Program alert message. This tells WinPatrol to keep track of this file and always remove it anytime it is put back into the startup list.
* Reduce font size for dialogs that display long path names.
* Confirm MS Shell Dlg font is used to support international system fonts
* Adjust fonts to provide better handling when resizing main interface
* Change default position of alert message to upper right corner to be less obstuctive
* Detect signature file updates without warning McAfee users every day.
* Confirm all types of changes are checked at the same time when any single change occurs.
* Allow suppression of multiple alerts during Real-time Infiltration Detection

- Fixed handling of references to environment variable %windir%
- Fixed Services dialog crashing found by Delete on Reboot function.

- Disable Bug Fix

- Update Notification.
- Windows 8 Task Manager.
- Installation Program Update.
- Windows XP Enhancement.

- Our timing and text describing page changes has improved and now a Help button.
- Support for displaying a new Service type (Trigger Start) that is now supported by Windows 8.1.
- Fix bug when Removing programs from registry when they are disabled.
- Fixed error restoring Shortcut or .lnk files that were removed but available in history file
- Options & Reports menu text fixed
- Restart no lonnger required to enter Name and Code if they have been cleared by Reset and Repair screen

- Fixed dialog used to select current user or all users when launching a program.
- Fix to Delayed Start programs that don't properly launch
- Moved Repair and Reset Tools from PLUS to Options tab//screen.
- Enhanced removed of unwanted toolbars.
- Improvements to Community Shield based on other WinPatrol users.

- Allows WinPatrol to start for current user or all users.
- Reduced monitoring during all sleep states to save battery usage.
- Fixed Reset function to remove duplicate Scotty icons.
- Fixed Reset function to remove duplicate Uninstall entries.
- Speeds up real-time detection.
- Fixed bug in system tray icon behavior that could have produce unknown results.
- Improved handling of repeating changes made by partner programs.
- Fixed "Automatically Run WinPatrol..." option so it doesn't always launch on boot

* WinPatrol Maintenence and Reset Tool
* Windows Services - Automatic (Delayed Start)
* User Interface Improvements
* Registration Improvements
* Improved Handling of Invalid Filenames
* Better Display when File Does Not Exist

* New
- Automatic Update Notification
* FIX
- WinPatrol Crashing When Replying to Changes

- Bug fixed in the" First Detected" Date for Active Tasks
- Bug fixed when hidding the Scotty System Tray icon.
- No more Error message when programs are Uninstalled but left in WinPatrol's Delayed Start list.
- Scheduled Tasks 1.0 differentiated from new Scheduled Tasks 2.0
- New Option to "Run As Adminstrator" for any programs launched by WinPatrol in Delayed Start list.
- Added Minimize, Maximize buttons as requested by just about everyone for the last 15 years. While not typically used in tabbed windows popular demand encouraged the development of tricks to make it happen.
- Complete update of WinPatrol Help pages. Documentation is included locally and is available on each tab by clicking blue help icon. This feature has been considered essential for new and/or non-expert users. Each help file includes a link to any updated information including better ways to teach WinPatrol based on user feedback.
- On many machines Windows 8 boots so quickly there is no time to press F8 to open Safe Mode. A little known feature to Reboot to a Windows 8 Advanced Repair/Restore mode replaces Windows Safe Mode. This new feature is currently only available in WinPatrol PLUS. Just right-click on any file and select "Restart Windows for Repair in Safe Mode."