Patch My PC Free is a reliable tool which can quickly check your PC for outdated software.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- Change updated and outdated apps color for color blindness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- Click “Outdated” on apps from My Apps; the first update will install, and the rest will be pending.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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