Patch My PC Home Updater 5 is out – 64-Bit only, fresh UI design

Patch My PC Free is a reliable tool which can quickly check your PC for outdated software.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• Change updated and outdated apps color for color blindness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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