SterJo Startup Patrol

What SterJo Startup Patrol is

SterJo Startup Patrol is a free Windows utility that monitors startup registry locations and folders in real time. It alerts you when a program attempts to add a startup entry, showing the program name, full file path and location being changed. From an alert, you can allow the change, disable it or delete it. The main window lists active startup entries and lets you disable them manually; previous decisions and permissions can also be adjusted in the interface. Additional features include digital signature checks, a right-click Google search for unfamiliar 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 potentially suspicious startup changes.