SterJo Startup Patrol is a free Windows utility that watches startup registry locations and startup folders for programs trying to add entries. It alerts you with the program name, full file path, and the startup location being changed, then lets you allow, disable, or delete the change. The main window also lists active startup entries so you can disable them manually. Additional features include digital signature checks, a right-click Google search for unknown entries, and a portable edition for USB use. The portable version runs without installation and is described as not modifying system files. The download page lists version 1.6 at 2.2 MB, with an alert sound for new entries. Supported Windows versions are 11, 10, 8, 7, Vista, and XP in 32-bit and 64-bit editions. Scheduled Tasks are outside its core monitoring, and Startup Patrol is not an antivirus, though it can alert users to startup changes that may be suspicious.
Who it is for
Startup Patrol suits home users, IT technicians, and advanced Windows users who want more control over startup entries. Its portable edition may suit people who want to run it without installation.
What is good
- Alerts show the program, file path, and changed location.
- Changes can be allowed, disabled, or deleted.
- Includes digital signature checks.
- Portable edition runs without installation.
- Supports Windows 11 through XP, 32-bit and 64-bit.
What to know first
- Scheduled Tasks are outside its core monitoring.
- It is not an antivirus.
- Version 1.6 is listed at 2.2 MB.
Verdict
Startup Patrol focuses on detecting and managing changes to Windows startup entries, with alerts that show what is changing. It does not monitor Scheduled Tasks as part of its core scope and is not an antivirus.
SterJo Startup Patrol plans and pricing
All plansCompared on startup manager software
- Free plan
- Yes
- Startup inspection
- Yes
- Windows support
- other
- Portable edition
- Yes
