Software Update: SUMo 5.14.8

KC Softwares has released version 5.14.8 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. The following changes and improvements have been made in this release:

New Feature:

• 0002718: QEMU support

Refactoring:

• 0006896: Luminar Neo, Luminar 4 and Luminar AI are two different products
• 0006894: Wrong version reported for “Screencast-O-Matic”
• 0006895: “Screencast-O-Matic Launcher” to be detected as “Screencast-O-Matic”
• 0006893: “G Data” company name rationalization
• 0006892: SUMo shall distinguish ZoneAlarm from ZoneAlarm Pro
• 0006873: “SteuertippsCenter by Akademische Arbeitsgemeinschaft Verlag” should be listed on “yearly” version scheme
• 0006872: Updated Hebrew translation
• 0006870: “SQUARE ENIX” company name rationalization
• 0006781: Multiple detection for “Paint.net”
• 0006868: “Plex Media Player” is not detected by SUMo
• 0006867: Wrong version reported for “Plex” if “Plex Media Player” is also installed (Kyle_Katarn†

Fixed:

• 0001729: PhotoScape is incorrectly detected (1.0 instead of 3.6.2)
• 0006871: PhotoScape installer not filtered out
• 0006869: SUMo fails on trimming \.\ in path