Winpooch

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Winpooch Watchdog

Winpooch 0.6.2
Developer:	Various contributors
Latest release:	0.5.10 / November 3, 2006
OS:	Microsoft Windows
Use:	Spyware removal software
License:	GPL
Website:	winpooch.sourceforge.net

Winpooch is a free and open source program that detects and blocks spyware from computers running Microsoft Windows. It also detects trojans and can associate with the ClamWin antivirus software to provide real-time protection.

As of version 0.6.0, kernel mode hooking has been implemented through a kernel mode driver, allowing Winpooch to monitor the Windows kernel and system services, it was however notorious for causing Blue Screens of Death until the newer version 0.6.2, which mostly fixed it.