Software Update: SUMo 5.10.13

KC Softwares has released version 5.10.13 of SUMo. SUMo, which stands for Software Update Monitor, is a program that scans the computer for existing software and then checks whether newer versions are available. By installing a driver agent can also check for new drivers. In the free version, it only tells you which programs have a newer version and provides a link to a general search page on the KC Softwares website. The pro version often provides better download links that lead directly to the manufacturer’s download page, but updating remains a manual process, so you always have full control over your own system.

The pro version also has the option to update SUMo itself to a newer version and can also see whether computers connected to the local network have the latest updates via a well-arranged webpage. In addition to the default installer, there is also a portableversion available, which can do its job without having to be installed first. The following changes have been made in this release:

Changes in SUMo version 5.10.13:

• 0005900: [Refactoring] “Microsoft Edge” should not have an empty company name
• 0005899: [Refactoring] “www.virtualdub-fr.org” to be renamed “VirtualDubMod”
• 0005897: [Refactoring] “BlueStack Systems” rationalization
• 0005896: [Refactoring] “AdMigrator.exe” to be filtered out
• 0005894: [Refactoring] “SIW” product name rationalization (fix)
• 0005892: [Refactoring] Battle.net regression in 0005872
• 0005891: [Refactoring] Missing company name for “ColorMania (64 bit)” while OK for “Colormania”
• 0005883: [Refactoring] TurboTax, Tax software keeping name, but changing major version number every year
• 0005890: [Refactoring] “TurboTax” name rationalization
• 0005888: [Refactoring] “Private Internet Access” : company name rationalization
• 0005889: [Refactoring] “Infonautics GmbH” company name rationalization