Patch My PC Home Updater

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Protect and Update Your PC

Did you know your computer needs regular updates to stay secure? In fact, 70% of successful malware attacks exploit outdated vulnerabilities (aka not “patching” your PC).

Instead of spending time manually updating every single program on your home computer, our free software does it for you—updating over 500 applications automatically! This keeps your PC safe from security risks without the hassle. It’s easy, free, and helps keep hackers away.

Don’t be part of the 55% of home users who are unaware of the importance of updating their software*. The Home Updater will make patching your PC easy.
*According to the Ponemon Vulnerability Survey

Features of Patch My PC Home Updater

It's 100% Free

Our mission is to improve lives by helping millions keep their PCs secure, and it is 100% free, no strings attached!

Uninstall Apps

Easily remove multiple apps at once with our bulk uninstall feature to clean up your PC.

Community Support

The Patch My PC community provides free support to our users on our support forum.

Install Applications

Quickly install new apps from our list of over 500, or update the ones you already have—all in a few clicks.

Fully Automated

Set a schedule to auto-update apps at your preferred time, keeping your PC up to date effortlessly and automatically.

Stay Secure

Hackers target vulnerabilities in outdated software to compromise your PC.

Save Time

Save time by automating the installation and updating of over 500 applications!

Quality Testing

All updates are thoroughly tested for proper detection, installation, and checked by VirusTotal.

Silent Updates

Keep working without interruptions. Apps can be updated in the background without the need for manual input.

Home Updater Supported Applications

Patch My PC Home Updater makes it easy to update hundreds of popular apps on your home PC automatically. We support a wide range of categories, including browsers, media players, utilities, security tools, and productivity software.

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Watch How to Guide for the Home Updater

If you’re a PC user only using a few computers, the guide below will show you the basics of using our software.

Watch a short demo and learn about the Home Updater history in our Unveiling the Patch My PC Home Updater webinar.

FAQ

Home Updater Common Questions

Have a question about our free home updater? Here you will find common questions we get about our Home Updater. If you don’t find what you need, you can always get in contact with our team using our support forum.

What Are The System Requirements?
  • Internet access
  • Microsoft Windows Desktop Runtime 8.0 (64-Bit)
  • A 64-bit version of Windows that supported by Microsoft
Will Home Updater Version 4 (Portable) automatically update to Version 5 (MSI)?

The Portable of Home Updater (v4) will not automatically update to Version 5 right now. Version 5 was available for download via an MSI installer on October 22, 2024. We plan to gradually begin auto-upgrading users from the Version 4 portable app to Version 5 over the next couple of months.

If you prefer to upgrade immediately, you can download the MSI version linked above and manually delete your previous portable version.

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How Do I Update Patch My PC Updater to the Latest Version?

Patch My PC Updater automatically checks for updates daily via a scheduled task and also when you close the app. If a new version is available, it will update itself automatically.

You can also manually check for updates anytime by going to the About tab and clicking Check for Updates. If you prefer, you can disable the auto-update feature in the options panel.

How to Stop Automatic Updates for a Specific App?

To stop a specific app from auto-updating, simply click the three dots (⁝) next to the app in the “My Apps” list, and select Disable Auto Updating. This will prevent the app from being updated automatically in the future.

Disable Auto-Update for App Home Updater

What's the Difference Between a Portable and Non-Portable App?

A portable app in the Home Updater is an application that doesn’t actually install on your PC. Instead, portable apps download into the folder you select in the “Portables Location” as shown in the screenshot below.

Portable apps will download as an EXE or ZIP file directly. We will only detect and update portable apps that were originally downloaded through the Home Updater.

Patch My PC Portable Apps

Can I Schedule Automatic Updates with Patch My PC Updater?

Yes, Patch My PC Updater allows you to automatically update software on a schedule. You can configure the scheduler by turning it on, selecting your preferred time, and setting the frequency (daily, weekly, etc.).

Once set, the updater will run automatically at the specified times. You can also enable additional options like running updates ASAP if missed or ensuring updates occur even if you’re not logged in. Be sure to save your schedule after configuring it.

Home Updater Scheduler

Can Patch My PC Updater Install New Apps or Just Update Existing Ones?

Patch My PC Updater can do both. You can install new applications by going to the App Library, selecting the app you want, and checking the box next to it. Even if the app isn’t currently installed, Patch My PC will install it for you.

What Command Line Options Are Available?
  • /s (Will run any needed updates automatically with no graphical interface)
  • /auto (Will run any needed updates automatically with a graphical interface)
Can I Download the Previous Portable Version of Home Updater?

Yes, for now, you can still download the previous portable version of Patch My PC Home Updater.

However, we plan to have all previous versions automatically upgraded to version 5 in the coming months.

 

How to Request a New App

To request a new app for Home Updater:

Check if it has already been requested on our ideas portal. If not, add a new idea on the portal and choose the category “Home Updater (Apps).

How to Request a New Feature

To request a new feature:

check if it has already been requested on our ideas portal. If not, add a new idea on the portal and choose the category “Home Updater (Features).”

How to Report A Bug

To report a bug:

Uninstalling Patch My PC Updater

To uninstall Patch My PC Home Updater:

  1. Open the Start Menu and type Add or Remove Programs, then press Enter.
  2. In the search bar at the top of the window, type Home Updater.
  3. Click on Home Updater in the list of installed programs and select Uninstall.
  4. Follow the prompts to complete the uninstallation process.