ExeWatch

A computer virus is nothing more than a bunch of code specially designed to mess things up, so it’s still a program. These can come in the form of EXE file, and it’s pretty dangerous to grab such extensions from the web. As such, ExeWatch wants to help you know whenever a new executable file ends up on your computer.

The application is pretty flexible, and comes in a lightweight package which doesn’t even require installation in order to function. As such, it can be used on other computers besides your own, and can run directly from a thumb drive. It has nothing to do with system registry entries, so it doesn’t affect stability during runtime.

It quietly sits in the tray area, and truth be told, there’s little to no interaction which needs to be done. There is an associated menu with which to view the latest entry, the log of events since program startup, whether or not to make it run with Windows, the option to exit, and a panic mode.

Your computer is constantly monitored, and if a file which ends up on your computer ends in the EXE extension, you’re automatically notified of the number of entries and the location. What’s more, there’s the possibility to have the path instantly sent to the clipboard so you can head over and see what it’s all about.

The panic mode offers a bit more security. Instead of simply notifying you, the executable is also encrypted so that any malicious content it holds doesn’t get a chance to launch, or to prevent you from making any accidents.

In conclusion, ExeWatch is a suitable tool to have around if you’re constantly downloading files from the web, especially from suspicious websites, or with little chance of verifying info first. The panic mode is highly efficient to prevent any accidents from happening, while portability adds a lot to flexibility.