ProcAlert Pro

monitor running programs

Our Rating: (Very Good)

ProcAlert Pro helps you keep an eye on what programs are running on your computer. It works somewhat similar to an application firewall, but does not take Internet or network connectivity into consideration. Instead it will monitor all programs and processes, regardless of their activity, and allows you to assign a trust level to each one. If a new program is started in the background, ProcAlert Pro will intercept it and prompt your to allow or deny the action. There are several options to set exclusion, and to use a default trust list, as well as logging and password protection. The program also comes with a lockdown feature, that will prevent any other programs from starting, except the ones that are currently running. Additional features include a list of installed services and their state, marking of Windows processes and more. A handy security tool for intermediate and advanced users.

Free Trial, $14.99 to buy