Software Update: SUMo 5.11.8

KC Softwares has released version 5.11.8 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. The free version 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. Since version 5.11.6, the following changes and improvements have been made:

Changes in SUMo version 5.11.8

• 0006211† [Refactoring] Improved NordVPN current version detection
• 0006214† [Refactoring] “Unity Technologies ApS” company name rationalization
• 0006208† [Refactoring] “nordvpn-service” to be filtered out
• 0006212† [Refactoring] “EaseUS Partition Master Loader” to be named “EaseUS Partition Master”
• 0006206† [Bugfix] Adobe Flash installer shall be automatically filtered
• 0006205† [Bugfix] Firefox installer shall be automatically filtered

Changes in SUMo version 5.11.7

• 0006198† [Refactoring] Wrong version and company name reported for NordVPN
• 0006202† [Refactoring] Updated Portuguese (Brazil) translation
• 0006201† [Refactoring] “Capture One” company name rationalization
• 0006199† [Bugfix] Wrong version reported for “G Data Security Software by G Data Software AG”
• 0006197† [Bugfix] Non existing Ghostscript version being claimed as detected on system