Patch My PC Free is a reliable tool which can quickly check your PC for outdated software. The supported third-party programs include a large number of widely-used applications, including Adobe Reader, Mozilla Firefox, Java, 7-Zip, BleachBit, Google Chrome and many more.
Patch My PC Home updater features:
Updates over 500 common apps check including portable apps Ability to cache updates for use on multiple machines No bloatware during installations Applications install/update silently by default no install wizard needed Optionally, disable silent install to perform a manual custom install Easy to use user interface Change updated and outdated apps color for color blindness Option to automatically kill programs before updating it Create a baseline of applications if installing on new PC's Quickly uninstall multiple programs Scan time is usually less than 1 second Set updates to happen on a schedule Skip updates for any application you don't want to update Suppresses restarts when performing application updates
Patch My PC 5.0.0.1 new features and changes:
Modern and Fluent Design with Dark Mode - Updated the user interface to a modern, fluent design. Added support for Dark Mode. New Logo - Introduced a new logo for the application. No longer Portable - Home Updater is now installed with an MSI installer. 64-Bit Only - Home Updater is now exclusively a 64-bit application. Rescan Updates with F5 - Pressing F5 now rescans for updates. New Grid View for Apps - Implemented a grid view for displaying apps. Dynamic and Improved Search - Search functionality is now dynamic and more efficient. General Improvements in App Detection - Enhanced the mechanisms for detecting installed applications. Download Percentage Display - The download percentage is now shown while downloading apps. "My Apps" Tab - Installed apps now have their own tab called "My Apps". "App Library" Tab - The "App Library" tab now includes all supported products. Total Number of Apps Displayed - The total number of all apps or installed apps is now displayed on the respective tabs. Live/Dynamic Sessions - Get the latest updates without restarting the app -- just hit Rescan.
Other changes:
Easier Individual App Installation and UpdatesIt's now simpler to install or update apps individually: Click "Install" on apps from the App Library; the first app will install, and the rest will be pending. Click "Outdated" on apps from My Apps; the first update will install, and the rest will be pending.
Improved Access to Update Options
Access options for each update (e.g., Disable Silent Install, Disable Scanning) more easily.
Faster Addition of New Apps
New apps can be added much faster than before.
Simplified Resolution of App Detection Issues
Issues or changes with app names or detection are now easier and faster to resolve, Advanced Matching, and Vendor Filtering.
Easier Access to Cache and Portable Locations
Edit and access the cache and portable locations more easily (now accessible from the main window, bottom-right).
Improved Uninstaller
The uninstaller is now wider and clearer, featuring icons, a multi-select option, and dynamic search.
Improved Update Detection
Home Updater now detects only the latest installed version of an app to avoid confusion and prevent detecting older versions.
Removed Options
IT Pro Caching Mode Don't Delete App Installers Delete Shortcuts for Apps Install 32-Bit Apps on New Installs
Requirements
Microsoft Windows Runtime 8.0 Home Updater v5 no longer requires .NET Framework 4.5. It now requires the latest Microsoft Windows Runtime 8.0, which installs silently with the Home Updater installer. Home Updater is now exclusively a 64-bit application.
Download: Patch My PC Updater 5.0.0.1 | 51.4 MB (Freeware)
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