Winpatrol is a freeware program that detects startup programs, file types, file type changes, new start ups, ongoing processes, cookies... etc...

There is a plus version which needs money. The plus version includes a little help button that you can press to help you identify the process or start up program if you do not know what it is.

This program can tell you what started what startup program, or system process.

delete this if this has already been done


Protecting users since 1997, WinPatrol holds the distinction of being the first ever, Windows based, Intrusion Detection Software (IDS) with Zero Day Protection. The current WinPatrol provides multiple, powerful, and innovative functionality in a single, small download.


Edit, Added some product detailes.
Joe5.


WinPatrol Plus/Free edition

Startup Autorun Program Manager

IE Plugin Manager

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Cookie Manager

Windows Services Manager

File Type Monitoring

All of this and MORE! As a robust SECURITY MONITOR, WinPatrol will alert you to hijackings, malware attacks and critical changes made to your computer without your permission. WinPatrol PLUS includes our unique, patent pending R.I.D. technology.

As a MULTI PURPOSE UTILITY WinPatrol replaces multiple system utilities with its enhanced functionality. Explore deep into your system and understand what programs are installed and why. WinPatrol PLUS provides easy to understand descriptions of over 10,000 programs.


Download free version:
http://www.winpatrol.com/download.html

Link please ray....

That would be this one:

http://www.winpatrol.com/

Indeed not a bad app , ill move this to the download section.





Protecting users since 1997, WinPatrol holds the distinction of being the first ever, Windows based, Intrusion Detection Software (IDS) with Zero Day Protection. The current WinPatrol provides multiple, powerful, and innovative functionality in a single, small download.



WinPatrol Plus/Free edition

Startup Autorun Program Manager

IE Plugin Manager

Scheduled Tasks Active Task Manager

Cookie Manager

Windows Services Manager

File Type Monitoring

All of this and MORE! As a robust SECURITY MONITOR, WinPatrol will alert you to hijackings, malware attacks and critical changes made to your computer without your permission. WinPatrol PLUS includes our unique, patent pending R.I.D. technology.

As a MULTI PURPOSE UTILITY WinPatrol replaces multiple system utilities with its enhanced functionality. Explore deep into your system and understand what programs are installed and why. WinPatrol PLUS provides easy to understand descriptions of over 10,000 programs.


Download free version:
http://www.winpatrol.com/download.html