Looking for equivalent of "Enable Download Only Mode" in version 5

[OldNavyGuy]

I saw there was a setting for each individual app, but I would like the ability to globally turn off auto install for all apps, like in version 4.

I tried going to Settings and disabling "Silently install and update applications".

When the manual installer automatically started, I exited.

However the result was that the installer was deleted.

[Omar (Patch My PC)]

Can you tell us more details about this please?

[OldNavyGuy]

What I posted is pretty much it...

No option to globally turn off automatic updating like version 4.

Disabling the global Silent Install option in settings doesn't.

You'll get to see the app installer (because it's not a silent install), but exiting out of the installer itself will delete the installer executable.

[Omar (Patch My PC)]

The option already exists, the first option in settings! Also it's OFF by default.

[OldNavyGuy]

It's off on my install, but that's not the way it worked.

When I selected an app that was out of date, it kicked off the installer, and updated the app.

I was expecting it to download the installer to the location I specified, and stop right there.

Which is the behavior in version 4...

[Justin Chalfant (Patch My PC)]

Hey OldNavyGuy,

Thanks for bringing this to our attention. We're looking into the setting for disabling silent installations to see if there's a bug causing the behavior you're experiencing.

About the installer being deleted after you exit—could you let us know how retaining the installer file helps in your workflow? Understanding your use case will help us improve the app.

Appreciate your feedback!

[OldNavyGuy]

Hey OldNavyGuy,

Thanks for bringing this to our attention. We're looking into the setting for disabling silent installations to see if there's a bug causing the behavior you're experiencing.

About the installer being deleted after you exit—could you let us know how retaining the installer file helps in your workflow? Understanding your use case will help us improve the app.

Appreciate your feedback!

The "Enable Download Only Mode" in v4 worked perfectly for our needs.

Multiple computers on the home LAN that use the same app can use a single installer. No need to run PMPC to download and install on each computer.

Testing before deploying an update. There have been cases when an update did not go well. Easier to undo one install than multiple installs.

PMPC installers are archived, and updated. If a clean install is necessary, apps are ready for re-install, rather than re-downloading each app.

There was also the "Don't Delete App Installer Files" setting in v4, but we didn't use it. However, I could see it being useful for some (saves a manual install, but keeps the installer) for similar reasons.

 

[Justin Chalfant (Patch My PC)]

Thanks for the request. For new feature requests, we are shifting things over to our ideas portal. I coverted this request to a new idea at: https://ideas.patchmypc.com/ideas/PATCHMYPC-I-5108

If you would like to see this added, could you please submit an idea there instead?

[OldNavyGuy]

Thanks for the request. For new feature requests, we are shifting things over to our ideas portal. I coverted this request to a new idea at: https://ideas.patchmypc.com/ideas/PATCHMYPC-I-5108

If you would like to see this added, could you please submit an idea there instead?

I guess I don't see it as a "new feature".

It was a working feature in v4 that was not included in v5.

I am asking that the v4 functionality be restored.

[topbanana]

Thanks for the request. For new feature requests, we are shifting things over to our ideas portal. I coverted this request to a new idea at: https://ideas.patchmypc.com/ideas/PATCHMYPC-I-5108

If you would like to see this added, could you please submit an idea there instead?

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You've deleted functionality from your software!
You've deleted the defining functionality from your software!!!

How can you suggest that we make it a 'feature request', when you already had it, but have deleted it?

PatchMyPC is FAMOUS for downloading the installers into a cache folder of our choosing, then installing them, then allowing us to repeat the installation of the same software on our other PCs, reusing that same installer.  And as an obvious addition, you included the functionality to 'Download Only', so that we could get all the installers we needed ahead of time, before we start updating the PCs that needed updating.

This feature separated it from every other 'software updater' on the planet.

And now you've deleted it.

Why did you delete it?
This question needs to be answered.

[Justin Chalfant (Patch My PC)]

Hey there,

Thank you for taking the time to share your frustrations. I completely understand why you feel this way, and I want to acknowledge the points you've raised. The feature you are referencing in v4 was a key part of Patch My PC for many customers, and it's clear it provided significant value to your workflow.

The decision to not include this functionality in the initial release of v5 wasn't about undervaluing it. It was a matter of prioritization during the rebuild process. That said, we hear your feedback loud and clear, and we are taking it seriously.

One challenge with reintroducing a download-only mode is that v5 is now portal-based. This makes the implementation a bit trickier since the app itself needs to be installed. That being said, we absolutely recognize the value of this workflow and are evaluating how we can best support similar use cases moving forward.

We encourage you to upvote the idea here: https://ideas.patchmypc.com/ideas/PATCHMYPC-I-5108. This helps us gauge how broadly this feature is needed and prioritize development efforts accordingly.

Could you also help us understand your specific use case? How many computers are you downloading this for, and are you using Patch My PC in a company with many computers? The more details we have, the better we can assess how to bring back this functionality in a way that works best for you.

We truly value your feedback and regret any inconvenience this has caused. It helps us improve and deliver a better product.

Thanks for the request. For new feature requests, we are shifting things over to our ideas portal. I coverted this request to a new idea at: https://ideas.patchmypc.com/ideas/PATCHMYPC-I-5108

If you would like to see this added, could you please submit an idea there instead?

??

You've deleted functionality from your software!
You've deleted the defining functionality from your software!!!

How can you suggest that we make it a 'feature request', when you already had it, but have deleted it?

PatchMyPC is FAMOUS for downloading the installers into a cache folder of our choosing, then installing them, then allowing us to repeat the installation of the same software on our other PCs, reusing that same installer.  And as an obvious addition, you included the functionality to 'Download Only', so that we could get all the installers we needed ahead of time, before we start updating the PCs that needed updating.

This feature separated it from every other 'software updater' on the planet.

And now you've deleted it.

Why did you delete it?
This question needs to be answered.

[topbanana]

The decision to not include this functionality in the initial release of v5 wasn't about undervaluing it. It was a matter of prioritization during the rebuild process.

Justin, can you please give us the reassurance that this feature will being returning to PMPC-HU?