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Like WinPatrol but have not yet upgraded to WinPatrol PLUS? Then don’t miss this chance. In Jan 2010 the WinPatrol team did an “experiment” offering WinPatrol PLUS – which normally costs $29.95 – for $0.99. That experiment is back. Until 12:00 Eastern Standard Time Wednesday April 18, 2012 WinPatrol PLUS is available for a measly $0.99. This is a lifetime – but non-commercial use only and not for resale – license. Go grab it now.
F.A.Q.
Can I use my 99¢ WinPatrol PLUS on multiple computers?
This experiment is meant to compare a software purchase to those purchases from the Apple App Store or Droid Market. Unlike our $29.95 license, this purchase is good for one computer at a time. The cost of the Family Pack license has also been reduced to $9.99 and will allow you to create a single family PLUS code.I heard a new WinPatrol version is coming soon. Will I have to pay again for this version?
No way. The PLUS activation you purchase for 99¢ will work with all future versions.Can I purchase 100 copies?
Yes, but only for your own use. You must be a home user and you’ll still receive a single PLUS code for all your computers.Do I need to download anything in advance?
If you already have the free version of WinPatrol no additional download is required. If you don’t have WinPatrol you can download and become familiar with WinPatrol at http://www.winpatrol.com/download.html. I’ve included some alternate download sites to prevent traffic jams on WinPatrol.com. Using your PLUS code will activate the premium features hidden in the free version.
You can grab WinPatrol PLUS for $0.99 from the links below:
[Thanks to everyone that informed me about this.]
@Locutus:
Thanks Locutus
Patara,
That is true for the full price Pro version.
However for the 99 cent one, they intend you only use it on one PC.
For those that purchased a couple of 99c ones, do they have the same key (just one key for all).
The reason that I ask –
If they don’t reply to my email question regarding my PCs having a 3 to 6 month life, I might not feel guilty using it on whichever of my old PCs, replaces the dead one.
Sorry I can’t use the quote link. My post does not appear when I choose that option.
Rob, I think that has been interpreted wrong. I purchased 2 years ago for .99 cents and can use on both my computers. The Family Pack is for the whole family so multiple users the Pro version is for a single user but multiple computers.
On the left side of the main page it states
Can I use my activation code on both my desktop and laptop?
Of course. You’re the customer not your computer. You’re welcome to use a single license code on any computer you personally own and use.
Purchase a WinPatrol Super Family Pack and your code is good for unlimited computers for your whole family.
@Patara:
Thanks for the ‘heads up’, that is good news.
I had complained (comment 16) that after paying for winpatrol their web site did not provide the registration code, and that emails to their support weren’t being answered. Since then, they answered, said they were swamped and didn’t get to my message for some hours, and provided the registration code. They seem to be good guys after all.
I’ve been using WinPatrol Plus for a number of years now and am extremely happy with it.
Can’t remember when I got it or where I got it. (possibly GOTD but not sure)
Anyway, my point is, is that my version was 17, something. So decided to update to the newest version to see what happened. I figured that if it didn’t stay registered that I would get the $0.99 offer.
After updating it was still registered so I didn’t have to purchase another license.
So if anyone has an older registered version of WinPatrol Plus, just update.
Win Patrol can always update to the latest version. It’s free updates for life of the program.
To add to Patara’ comment — if you subscribe to Bill’s blog, he will email you whenever there is a new version of WinPatrol. You won’t have to check for updates [or forget to :)]. And he won’t bombard your inbox with unnecessary emails.
- – - – - You have an extra 24 hours to get the deal
I wrote to an XP forum, asking if they thought the program is worth the time one would have to spend pondering the alerts.
I lashed out and bought two (‘just to be sure’).
I have since received a couple of replies.
One of them mentioned that -
Sale Extended until NOON EST Thursday, April 19th!
I wrote to them asking could I transfer my copy to a replacement PC, when my current one dies.
Even though they are swamped with emails, Bill took the time to reply. Pretty cool.
The short answer is YES
The long answer, is pasted below -
Hi Rob,
Thank you for your support. We have extended our sale another day so there are probably 20 hours left from now.
What you’ll get is a name/plus code combination. This code with your name is good for life so if you get a new computer or if your hard drive dies you’d just download our free software and use the name/code to activate the PLUS features.
I don’t see any reason why our PayPal link would not accept you as an Australian. It will do any currency conversion automatically.
Thanks again,
Bill Pytlovany
BillP Studios