Software Update: Patch My PC 4.0.0.4

Version 4.0.0.4 of Patch My PC has been released. This program can check whether the latest versions of a large number of programs – including Mozilla Firefox, Java, iTunes, Skype and Adobe Flash – are installed. In addition, it can see which Windows Updates are still missing from the system and which programs are starting with Windows, and can remove programs. This makes Patch My PC comparable to SUMo from KC Softwares.

The program itself is less than two megabytes in size and does not need to be installed to do its job. The user can indicate which updates should be installed or skipped and then everything is retrieved and installed with one mouse click. The language of the installation can also be specified. In version 4.0, the interface has been refreshed and it is now easier to jump to subcategories. Furthermore, there is a context menu per application and a lot of new applications have been added to the list of supported programs. Since then, the following improvements have been made:

What’s new in 4.0.0.4

Fixed

• Fixed an issue where setting a schedule to run at 12AM would set the schedule to 12PM

Improvements:

• Application group text will now show the updated color or outdated color based on whether all apps installed within the group are updated or any are outdated
• If an application group has no application installed, it will be collapsed by default. This can be configured in the option menu.

What’s new in 4.0.0.3

Improvements:

• Improved error handling during self update if update fails
• Improvement in application detection
• Improved logging

What’s new in 4.0.0.2

Improvements:

• Reduced the number of HTTP request required on initial start to download the latest definitions

What’s new in 4.0.0.1

Fixes

• Minor bug fixes

Improvements:

• We will now retain the last location when Patch My PC Updater is reopened
• Improved detection for some applications
• There is now a support icon in the banner that will open the support forum website