Patch My PC Home Updater – Release Notes

Fixes and Improvements:

• Fixed an issue when being run from a scheduled task, where an error may happen: ERROR System.ArgumentException: The path is empty. (Parameter ‘path’)

What’s new in 5.2.0.0 (25-April/2025):

• Added app categorization feature in the App Library for easier browsing and filtering.

Fixes and Improvements:

• Fixed an issue where the busy indicator could overlap a vertical taskbar.
• Fixed image loading failures related to color management profiles.
• Improved error handling for methods that access the Windows Registry.

What’s new in 5.1.3.0 (10-April/2025):

• Added filtering by app categories in both the App Library and MyApps tabs.
• Added the ability to export and import settings as a JSON file.
• Added support for exporting a list of apps from one device and importing it on another for one-click installation.
• Improved app scan performance for faster detection.

Fixes and Improvements:

• Updated UI spacing and margins in the Settings panel.
• Made backend stability improvements and general performance tweaks.

For more details, check out the video:

Home Updater 5.1.3 – New Features: App Categories, Filters, and App Lists

Fixes:

• Fixes an issue where the Home Updater may show a 500 HTTP error code

Fixes and Improvements:

• Fixed an issue where the PortableApps folder was created even when no app was downloaded.
• Fixed an issue where the app count in the “Apps” tab didn’t reflect the filter configuration.
• Fixed an issue where the UI could lock up when uninstalling apps.
• Fixed an issue where the UI may not be visible when switching from an external monitor to a laptop display.
• Improved overall accessibility for better user experience.

New Features:

• Added an option to prevent installer files from being deleted after installation.
• Added an option to prevent app shortcuts from being created after installation.
• Added a Light Mode

Fixes and Improvements:

• Fixed an issue when application might stuck on “Updating” status, even after it had been successfully updated
• Fixed an issue with events logging during application update when it might fail with “Access Denied” error
• Support application installers compressed in TAR files
• Improvementes for scheduled tasks
• Minor improvements and fixes

Removed the following apps:

• AS SSD Benchmark
• Authy Desktop
• Backup and Sync from Google
• EagleGet
• ComboFix

Added the following apps:

Fixes and Improvements:

• Minor improvements and fixes

Fixes and Improvements:

• Improved Application Detection: Resolved an issue where Patch My PC could incorrectly detect applications when an entry in Add/Remove Programs had an empty DisplayName.
• Update Status Handling: Fixed a problem where an application might incorrectly display a “Pending Update” status in the UI, even after it had been successfully updated. This ensures accurate update status reporting.
• Updated Terms of Service: Updated the Terms of Service document to the latest version (dated 10/22/24).

These updates enhance reliability and ensure smoother application management.

Fixes and Improvements:

• Fixed an issue with reset for ‘Disable silent install’ option when reinstalling the app
• Fixed sorting by app name on uninstaller page
• Append computer name to the end of the log files
• Other minor fixes

• New Features and Changes

  • Modern and Fluent Design with Dark Mode
    • Updated the user interface to a modern, fluent design.
    • Added support for Dark Mode.
  • New Logo
    • Introduced a new logo for the application.
  • No longer Portable
    • Home Updater is now installed with an MSI installer.
  • 64-Bit Only
    • Home Updater is now exclusively a 64-bit application.
  • Rescan Updates with F5
    • Pressing F5 now rescans for updates.
  • New Grid View for Apps
    • Implemented a grid view for displaying apps.
  • Dynamic and Improved Search
    • Search functionality is now dynamic and more efficient.
  • General Improvements in App Detection
    • Enhanced the mechanisms for detecting installed applications.
  • Download Percentage Display
    • The download percentage is now shown while downloading apps.
  • “My Apps” Tab
    • Installed apps now have their own tab called “My Apps”.
  • “App Library” Tab
    • The “App Library” tab now includes all supported products.
  • Total Number of Apps Displayed
    • The total number of all apps or installed apps is now displayed on the respective tabs.
  • Live/Dynamic Sessions
    • Get the latest updates without restarting the app—just hit Rescan.
  • Easier Individual App Installation and Updates
    • It’s now simpler to install or update apps individually:
      • Click “Install” on apps from the App Library; the first app will install, and the rest will be pending.
      • Click “Outdated” on apps from My Apps; the first update will install, and the rest will be pending.
  • Improved Access to Update Options
    • Access options for each update (e.g., Disable Silent Install, Disable Scanning) more easily.
  • Faster Addition of New Apps
    • New apps can be added much faster than before.
  • Simplified Resolution of App Detection Issues
    • Issues or changes with app names or detection are now easier and faster to resolve, Advanced Matching, and Vendor Filtering.
  • Easier Access to Cache and Portable Locations
    • Edit and access the cache and portable locations more easily (now accessible from the main window, bottom-right).
  • Improved Uninstaller
    • The uninstaller is now wider and clearer, featuring icons, a multi-select option, and dynamic search.
  • Improved Update Detection
    • Home Updater now detects only the latest installed version of an app to avoid confusion and prevent detecting older versions.

• Removed Options

  • IT Pro Caching Mode
  • Don’t Delete App Installers
  • Delete Shortcuts for Apps
  • Install 32-Bit Apps on New Installs

• Removed Apps:

  1. Amazon Music
     
  2. Apple iCloud
     
  3. Apple iTunes
     
  4. Atom
     
  5. Bitdefender USB Immunizer
     
  6. CamStudio
     
  7. CDBurnerXP
     
  8. Defraggler – Portable
     
  9. DesktopOK (x86) – Portable
     
  10. Frhed
      
  11. HWiNFO32
      
  12. HashTab
      
  13. Hostsman
      
  14. Junkware Removal Tool
      
  15. Kaspersky TDSSKiller
      
  16. KC Softwares SUMo
      
  17. Recuva – Portable
      
  18. RogueKill (x86) – Portable
      
  19. Samsung Kies
      
  20. Simple System Tweaker
      
  21. Speccy – Portable
      
  22. Stereoscopic Player
      
  23. Subtitle Workshop v6.0
      
  24. WhatsApp
      
  25. World Wide Telescope
      
  26. Xperia Companion
      
  27. Zoner Photo Studio

• Added 288 New Apps (214 Installers and 74 Portables):

   

New Apps Added:

1. 1. 4K Video Downloader
   2. 4K Video Downloader+
   3. Adobe Digital Editions
   4. Advanced Installer
   5. Advanced Renamer
   6. Air Explorer
   7. AirDroid
   8. AllDup
   9. Allway Sync
   10. Amazon Kindle
   11. AMD Ryzen Master
   12. Android Studio
   13. Anki
   14. Any Video Converter
   15. AnyBurn
   16. Apache Tomcat
   17. Authy Desktop
   18. Auto Dark Mode
   19. AutoIt
   20. Bandicam
   21. Bandicut
   22. Battle.Net
   23. Belarc Advisor
   24. Betterbird
   25. Big Stretch Reminder
   26. BitWarden
   27. Botim
   28. Box Drive
   29. Bulk Crap Uninstaller
   30. Bullzip PDF Studio
   31. Canva
   32. ClipClip
   33. Cloudflare WARP
   34. Complete Internet Repair
   35. CopyQ
   36. Corsair iCUE
   37. Crucial Storage Executive
   38. Cryptomator
   39. Cyberduck
   40. Darktable
   41. DAX Studio
   42. DBeaver
   43. DbVisualizer
   44. Deezer
   45. Defraggler
   46. Dell Command Update
   47. Dell Support Assist
   48. Dialpad
   49. Displaylink
   50. Ditto
   51. Docker
   52. DosBox X
   53. Draw.io
   54. DupeGuru
   55. EagleGet
   56. EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard
   57. EaseUS Partition Master
   58. EnPass
   59. Epic Games Launcher
   60. ExifToolGUI
   61. f.lux
   62. FanControl
   63. FastStone Photo Resizer
   64. Figma
   65. FileOptimizer
   66. FileZilla Server
   67. FlasPeak Slimjet
   68. Fort Firewall
   69. Free Download Manager
   70. FreeCAD
   71. FreeCommander XE
   72. Freemake Video Downloader
   73. FTP Rush
   74. GameSave Manager
   75. Garmin Basecamp
   76. Garmin Express
   77. Gom Audio
   78. Google Drive
   79. Grammarly
   80. GSmartControl
   81. HeidiSQL
   82. ImageMagick
   83. Intel Extreme Tuning Utility
   84. Intel(R) PresentMon
   85. IObit Protected Folder
   86. IObit SysInfo Free
   87. IObit Unlocker
   88. Joplin
   89. Kdenlive
   90. KDiff
   91. KeePassXC
   92. KeyTweak
   93. Kingston SSD Manager
   94. Kodi
   95. Krita
   96. LastPass
   97. LatencyMon
   98. Launchy
   99. LAV Filters
   100. Lenovo System Update
   101. Logi Tune
   102. Logitech G Hub
   103. Logitech Gaming Software
   104. Logitech Options
   105. Loom
   106. MakeMKV
   107. Mendeley Reference Manager
   108. Microsoft Power BI Desktop
   109. Microsoft PowerToys
   110. Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio
   111. Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable (x64)
   112. Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable (x86)
   113. Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable (x64)
   114. Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable (x86)
   115. Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable (x64)
   116. Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable (x86)
   117. Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 Redistributable (x64)
   118. Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 Redistributable (x86)
   119. Microsoft Visual C++ 2013 Redistributable (x64)
   120. Microsoft Visual C++ 2013 Redistributable (x86)
   121. MiKTeX
   122. MobaXterm
   123. MuseScore
   124. NAPS2
   125. Node.js
   126. NoMachine
   127. Nvidia GeForce Experience
   128. Obsidian
   129. Ocenaudio
   130. ONLYOFFICE Desktop Editors
   131. OpenHashTab
   132. Opera GX
   133. pCloud Drive
   134. PDF24 Creator
   135. Plex Media Server
   136. Postman
   137. PowerShell Core
   138. ProduKey
   139. PS Remote Play
   140. PSPad Editor
   141. Python
   142. R For Windows
   143. Rainmeter
   144. Raspberry Pi Imager
   145. Recuva
   146. Remote Desktop Manager
   147. Remote Utilities – Host
   148. Remote Utilities – Viewer
   149. Resource Hacker
   150. RetroArch
   151. RoboForm
   152. RustDesk
   153. Samsung DeX
   154. Samsung Smart Switch
   155. Sandboxie Classic
   156. Scratch
   157. Screen InStyle
   158. Screenpresso
   159. ScreenToGif
   160. Scribus
   161. SeaMonkey
   162. Shotcut
   163. Sigil
   164. Signal
   165. SignalRGB
   166. Simple DNSCrypt
   167. Simplenote
   168. Simplewall
   169. SoftMaker FreeOffice
   170. Speccy
   171. Spotify
   172. SRWare Iron
   173. SSD Fresh
   174. SteelSeries GG
   175. Stellarium
   176. Streamlabs Desktop
   177. Subtitle Workshop
   178. Tableau Reader
   179. TagScanner
   180. Take Ownership Pro
   181. TeXstudio
   182. Thorium Browser
   183. TightVNC
   184. Transmission Client
   185. Tremotesf
   186. Trillian
   187. Tux Paint
   188. Twine
   189. Ultimaker Cura
   190. UltraVNC
   191. Unity Hub
   192. Upscayl
   193. Veeam Agent for Windows
   194. VeraCrypt
   195. VirtualCloneDrive
   196. Visual Studio Community
   197. VMware Workstation Player
   198. Volume2
   199. WeChat
   200. Windows 95
   201. Wise Auto Shutdown
   202. Wise Data Recovery
   203. Wise Game Booster
   204. Wise Hotkey
   205. Wise JetSearch
   206. Wise Memory Optimizer
   207. WizTree
   208. WordPress Desktop
   209. Workrave
   210. XAMPP
   211. Yandex Browser
   212. yWriter
   213. ZeroTier
   214. Zoom Meetings

New Portables Added:

1. 1. AllDup
   2. Atlas Playbook
   3. Autoruns
   4. BD Rebuilder
   5. BDInfo
   6. BlueScreenView 64-Bit
   7. BOOTICE
   8. Chat with RTX
   9. CMTrace
   10. Codec Tweak Tool
   11. Complete Internet Repair
   12. CrystalDiskInfo
   13. CrystalDiskMark
   14. CUETools
   15. Detect It Easy
   16. Device Cleanup Tool
   17. Dism++
   18. DNS Benchmark
   19. DNS Jumper
   20. eac3to
   21. ESET AV Remover
   22. Emsisoft Emergency Kit
   23. Exiftool (x64)
   24. ExiftoolGUI (x64)
   25. FakeDriveCheck
   26. FanControl
   27. Farbar Recovery Scan Tool
   28. FAT32 Format GUI x64
   29. FFmpeg
   30. FLAC encoder
   31. gMKVExtractGUI
   32. GZDoom
   33. Hasleo Windows ISO Downloader
   34. HDCleaner
   35. Hiren’s BootCD PE x64 ISO
   36. Intelligent Standby List Cleaner
   37. IsMyHdOK
   38. IsMyLcdOK
   39. Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool 2020 (KVRT)
   40. KiTTY
   41. Libre Hardware Monitor
   42. madVR
   43. McAfee Removal Tool (MCPR)
   44. MeGUI
   45. Microsoft Show or Hide Updates Troubleshooter
   46. mp3DirectCut
   47. MSI Program Install and Uninstall
   48. Nirlauncher
   49. OpenRGB
   50. Optimizer
   51. PureText
   52. PuTTY
   53. Q-Dir
   54. Sabrent Rocket Control Panel
   55. Snappy Driver Installer Origin
   56. SpaceSniffer
   57. SSD Booster .NET
   58. StaxRip
   59. Subtitle Workshop
   60. Tablacus Explorer
   61. Torrent File Editor
   62. TrafficMonitor
   63. Trellix Stinger
   64. Tron
   65. UltraSurf
   66. USB Device Tree Viewer
   67. Ventoy
   68. Visual C++ Redistributable Runtimes AIO Repack
   69. WHDLoad Download Tool
   70. WhyNotWin11
   71. Windows 10 Debloater
   72. Windows 10 Media Creation Tool
   73. Windows 11 Debloater
   74. Windows 11 Media Creation Tool

• Requirements

  • Microsoft Windows Runtime 8.0
    • Home Updater v5 no longer requires .NET Framework 4.5.
    • It now requires the latest Microsoft Windows Runtime 8.0, which installs silently with the Home Updater installer.
  • 64-Bit Only
    • Home Updater is now exclusively a 64-bit application.

• Minor fixes
• Improved the detection of:
  • Brackets
  • CCleaner
  • FileZila Client

• Improvements and bug fixes.

• Fixes:
  • Fixed when disabling logs not getting disabled
  • Other minor fixes

• New:
  • Removed the software groups. Now all software is under one list sorted alphabetically, portable software is still in its own group.
  • A new checkbox for main software and portables, the first click selects all software, the second click selects only the outdated software and the third click clears all selections (Outdated software selected by default as usual)
  • New and better details panel design and fonts (Right panel)
  • (Ctrl+F) now jumps to search

• Fixes:
  • Fixed the issue when Patch My PC doesn’t work while testing the connection to the Internet in some cases
  • Fixed the crash that occurs if the default location of the portable software is not found anymore in the future
  • Fixed “Disable scanning” option for some software
  • Several other fixes and improvements

• Improvements:
  • Audacity is now 64-bit only
  • Improved the detection for: “Opera”, “ProtonVPN”, “Git”, “Malwarebytes”, “SumatraPDF” and more
  • Improved the detection and the installation of “Maxthon Browser”
  • Improved removing the shortcuts for some applications
  • Improved killing of the process files for some applications before starting the updates
  • Switched “DoNotSpy10” to “DoNotSpy11”
  • Updated the icons of serveral applications
  • French translation reviewed and amended by (JeuMeu)

• Software Removed: Removed the following 40 discontinued/incompatible products:
  • Adblock Plus for IE
  • Adobe Flash Player 32 ActiveX
  • Adobe Flash Player 32 NPAPI
  • Adobe Flash Player 32 PPAPI
  • Adobe Shockwave
  • Ares Galaxy
  • Avidemux
  • Chrome Cleanup Tool (Portable)
  • ComicRack
  • Core Temp
  • CutePDF Writer
  • EMET
  • FormatFactory
  • Kaspersky Free
  • Lightworks
  • Magic ISO
  • Malwarebytes Anti-Exploit
  • Microsoft .NET Framework
  • .NET Framework Repair Tool (Portable)
  • Microsoft Security Essentials
  • Microsoft Silverlight
  • Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable (x64)
  • Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable (x86)
  • Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable (x64)
  • Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable (x86)
  • Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable (x64)
  • Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable (x86)
  • Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 Redistributable (x64)
  • Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 Redistributable (x86)
  • Microsoft Visual C++ 2013 Redistributable (x64)
  • Microsoft Visual C++ 2013 Redistributable (x86)
  • MPC-BE (Media Player Classic – Black Edition)
  • Nmap
  • Panda Home
  • Razer Cortex
  • RealPlayer
  • Remote Desktop Connection Manager
  • Startup Delayer
  • System Mechanic
  • Vuze

Improvements & Fixes:

Improvements:

Improvements:

Improvements:

• Improved error handling if internet is not available or firewalls are blocking access to patchmypc.com

New Language!

• Patch My PC now supports French if the Windows is installed in French

Fixed detection issues that may occur for:

• Avidemux
• Blender
• Brave
• Discord (Excluded “PTB”)
• Etcher
• GIMP
• Malwarebytes (Excluded “Endpoint Protection”)
• Skype (Excluded “Click to Call”)

Improvements:

• A lot of code-improvements for backend
  
• Minor other improvements

Removed Software:

• Removed JDK 8 & JDK 14 (No public downloads anymore)
• Removed uTorrent & BitTorrent (High detection ratio in VirusTotal all the time)
• Removed OneDrive (It auto-update itself + It’s pre-installed with Windows + Compatibility issues when upgrading from the installer in some cases)

Removed the Donate button, if you really want to support us then share “Patch My PC” everywhere ? !

• Auslogics Disk Defrag
• EditPad Lite
• Opera

Improvements:

• Updated SumatraPDF silent switch from “/S” to “-install /S”
• Fixed an issue where shortcuts for some applications may not be deleted

Removed the following discontinued/incompatible Applications:

• Cybereason Ransomfree
• Java JRE 10
• MailBird
• PDFCreator
• Wise Driver Care

Fixed detection/installation bugs of:

• Avidemux
• ImageGlass
• Microsoft OneDrive
• OwnCloud

Improvements:

• Excluded “CCleaner Update Helper” from detecting CCleaner
• Excluded “PeaZip Plugins” from detecting PeaZip
• Excluded “HWMonitor Pro” from detecting HWMonitor
• Improved Etcher detection
• Oracle VirtualBox is now x64 Only
• Added “/SUPPRESSMSGBOXES” command to all the apps that uses /VERYSILENT
• Renamed PNotes to PNotes.NET
• Updated the Donate URL
• Updated Icons of:
  • Mozilla Firefox – Waterfox – PaleMoon – Auslogics Defrag –
    PicPick – Atom – WinRAR – Wise Registry Cleaner – Wise Disk Cleaner

• Fixes
  • Updated The Silent Switches of :
    1. AVG Antivirus Free
    2. BleachBit
    3. MailBird
  • Excluded “SkypeMate” & “Skype for Business” from detecting “Skype”

   

• Improvements
  • Replaced “Classic Shell” with “Open Shell”
    
  • Replaced “Visual C++ 2017 Redistributable” with “Visual C++ 2015-2019 Redistributable”
    
  • Changed “OwnCloud” from the EXE installer to the MSI
  • Updated “Panda Antivirus” Name & Icon (Panda Dome)
  • Updated MPC-HC Main/Description Page
  • Updated “WaterFox” Icon
    

• Fixes
  • Fixed the downloaded Dropbox file name.
  • Fixed ProcessLasso & UltraDefrag from installing x86 on x64 by default.
  • Excluded “Skypemate” from interfering with Skype detection.

• Improvements
  • Improved Adobe Flash products & Java 8 detection and installation process.
  • Updated “Brave” silent switch.
  • Updated “System Mechanic” Silent Switch, Shortcut & Process Name.
  • Updated Copyrights to 2019.

• Improvements
  • Changed links from patchmypc.com to patchmypc.com throughout the home updater
  • Improved Opera switches.
  • Improved FileZilla detection.
  • Added social media icons on the main page

• Fixes
  • Fixed a conflict between “Dropbox” & “Google Backup & Sync”
  • Fixed PeaZip add-ons/plugins that was detected by PMPC.
  • Fixed “ProtonVPNTap” that was detected instead of “ProtonVPN”.
  • Fixed “Razer Cortex” local file misnamed with “Origin”.
  • Fixed x64 detection of Avidemux, Process Lasso, qBittorrent & Wireshark.
  • Fixed the broken “Disable silent install” for some individual apps.
  • Other Minor fixes.
• Improvements
  • Removed “Restart & Shutdown” options.
  • Added support for the new Thunderbird 64-Bit
• Changes
  • Improved 7-Zip switches, will no longer close explorer.exe after updating.
  • Replaced “Unlocker” exe installer with msi installer due problems/malware in the exe.
  • Disabled GIMP & HandBrake on x86 machines since they are no longer supported there.
  • Re-enbaled “Skype 8” on Windows 10 since it’s compatible now.
  • Updated new icons for a few apps.
  • Removed Yahoo Messenger ?

• Fixes
  • Fixed “Core FTP Lite” from detecting “Core FTP Pro”
  • Fixed “Revo Uninstaller” from detecting “Revo Uninstaller Pro”
  • Fixed “PuTTy” from detecting “PuTTy CAC”
  • Fixed “Core FTP Lite” from installing CodeBlocks instead.
  • Fixed an issue where MKVToolNix (x64) may be detected as (x86)
  • Fixed an issue where PotPlayer (x64) may be detected as (x86)
• Changes
  • Moved “Wise Driver Care” from Utilities to Hardware Tools.
  • Removed “WinZip” since it’s a shareware app

• Fixes
  • Fixed an issue where 7-Zip wouldn’t be detected on x86 machines
• Improvements
  • We will now use the EXE or MSI installer for 7-Zip based on the method used originally to install 7-Zip. Prior to this release, we would always use the MSI. This would successfully update 7-Zip to the latest version but the EXE install information would still remain in the registry in some instances.
  • We will now use the EXE or MSI installer for Inkscape based on the method used originally to install Inkscape. Prior to this release, we would always use the MSI. This would successfully update Inkscape to the latest version but the EXE install information would still remain in the registry in some instances.
  • We will now attempt to auto uninstall Inkscape prior to performing the latest versions installation. Inkscape doesn’t perform an in-place upgrade and requires an uninstall before the latest version can be installed. This would cause the update to cancel out with a 1638 error code meaning “Another version of this product is already installed. Installation of this version cannot continue. To configure or remove the existing version of this product, use Add/Remove Programs in Control Panel.”

• Fixes
  • Fixed a bug in silent or auto mode, when even if updates are needed or applications are enabled for auto-install using PatchMyPC.ini they wouldn’t be installed or updated
• Improvements
  • We will now log out the number of updates that are going to be installed at the beginning of the log file

• Fixes
  • Minor bug fixes

• Fixes
  • Fixed a bug in version 4.0.1.0 where application would be skipped for installation when Patch My PC Updater was run using /s or /auto
  • Fixed an issue where application groups would be colored green even if no applications were installed.

• Video Guide
  • For more information on new features in this release, you can watch the following YouTube video: Patch My PC Home Updater – New Context Menu Options Per App
• Improvements:
  • Application Checkbox Context Menu
    • The “Disable auto updating of this app” has been renamed to “Disable scanning for this app”. We will now completely skip scanning of the application when this is enabled. Previously, this setting would just not auto check the application if it was outdated and it would still be listed in the right textbox and the checkbox would be colored if installed.
    • Added a new context item to “Disable silent installation for this app“. This will allow more granular control compared to the global option to disable silent install for all applications that is currently available in the options menu.
    • Added a new context menu item “Disable auto updating for this app“. This setting will make it so Patch My PC Updater does’t auto check any outdated application on startup. The application will still be listed in the right textbox and the color for the installed status will show for the checkbox.
  • Application Grouping Hamburger Menu
    • Add a new item “Un-Check All Apps“
    • Added a new item “Check All Apps“. This setting is only visible when download only mode is enabled.
    • Application groups will now be colored based on the compliance for all apps within the group. This is be similar to the application grouping headers in the application list and how they are color coded by compliance. This will allow you to easily jump to outdated application groups from the context menu.

• Fixed
  • Adobe Flash ActiveX would not retain skipped state when Patch My PC is re-opened
  • Java 8 x86 would not retain skipped state when Patch My PC is re-opened
  • Java 8 x64 would not retain skipped state when Patch My PC is re-opened
  • Microsoft Silverlight would not retain skipped state when Patch My PC is re-opened
  • Firefox would not retain skipped state when Patch My PC is re-opened
  • Firefox ESR would not retain skipped state when Patch My PC is re-opened
  • Unchecky would not retain skipped state when Patch My PC is re-opened
  • Skype would not retain skipped state when Patch My PC is re-opened
• Improvements:
  • On Windows 10, Skype v8 checkbox will now be disabled since the desktop app is no longer available on Windows 10.

• Fixed
  • Minor bug fixes
• New Apps:
  • Adobe Flash Player PPAPI

• Fixed
  • Minor bug fixes
• Improvements:
  • Downloads will now use TLS 1.2 instead of TLS 1.1

• Fixed
  • Fixed an issue where installed application may have the architecture detected incorrectly
• Improvements:
  • Improved logging
  • Add a new option to append the computer name to the log file

• Fixed
  • Minor bug fixes
• Improvements:
  • Improved logging

• Fixed
  • Fixed an issue where setting a schedule to run at 12AM would set the schedule to 12PM
• Improvements:
  • Application group text will now show the updated color or outdated color based on whether all apps installed within the group are updated or any are outdated
  • If an application group has no application installed, it will be collapsed by default.  This can be configured in the option menu.

• Improvements:
  • Improved error handling during self update if update fails
  • Improvement in application detection
  • Improved logging

• Improvements:
  • Reduced the number of HTTP request required on initial start to download the latest definitions

• Fixes
  • Minor bug fixes
• Improvements:
  • We will now retain the last location when Patch My PC Updater is reopened
  • Improved detection for some applications
  • There is now a support icon in the banner that will open the support forum website

• Design Changes
  • Added a jump menu to jump to any of the application groups
  • Added ability to change updated and outdated app color for color blindness
  • Added context menu for each applications checkbox that contains options to:
    • Disable auto updating of app
    • Enable auto updating of app
    • Uninstall app
    • Add as auto-install
    • Remove from auto-install
    • Open description website for app
  • Added icon to the Re-Scan Installs Apps button
  • App groupings can now be collapsed and expanded.
  • Each application checkbox now contains an icon of the application
  • Improved icons throughout each panel
  • Improved the options menu
  • Improved the scheduler menu
  • Left navigation buttons
  • More modern UI
  • New app groups
    • “File Archivers” which includes archivers apps moved from the “Utilities” group.
    • “Hardware Tools” which includes hardware utilities moved from the “Utilities” group.
    • “Documents” which includes document related apps moved from the “Media Tools” group.
  • Release Notes link is now in “About” tab.
  • Uninstaller columns will now auto resize with form
• Improvements:
  • Improved logging
  • Improved the download speed from some application by adding a “UserAgent” string in the download request
  • Information icon will appear when there are apps checked to be updated. This will show you what apps will be installed.
  • Major improvements for the search bar
  • Many other improvements and fixes
  • When choosing to cancel updates… we will immediately cancel the download.
  • You can now change the log folder in the settings
  • Added support for DavMail (x64)
  • Removed “Malwarebytes Junkware Removal Tool” (Portable).
• Fixes:
  • Fixed an issue where Patch My PC would get hung in the background when running under SYSTEM context for the scheduled task
  • Many other bug fixes
• New Applications Added
  1. Advanced Uninstaller PRO
  2. AeroAdmin (Portable)
  3. AnyDesk
  4. AnyDesk (Portable)
  5. Atom (GitHub Text editor)
  6. Auslogics Disk Defrag
  7. Bitdefender Anti-Ransomware
  8. Bitdefender USB Immunizer (Portable)
  9. BitTorrent
  10. BleachBit
  11. Chrome Cleanup Tool (Portable)
  12. CutePDF Writer
  13. Everything (x86) & (x64)
  14. Freeplane
  15. GitHub Desktop
  16. ImageGlass
  17. Java SE Development Kit (JDK) v8
  18. Java SE Development Kit (JDK) v9
  19. Lightworks (x86) & (x64)
  20. Mailbird
  21. Microsoft .Net Framework
  22. Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable (x86) & (x64)
  23. Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 SP1 Redistributable (x86) & (x64)
  24. Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 SP1 Redistributable (x86) & (x64)
  25. Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 Redistributable (x86) & (x64)
  26. Microsoft Visual C++ 2013 Redistributable (x86) & (x64)
  27. Microsoft Visual C++ 2017 Redistributable (x86) & (x64)
  28. Microsoft Visual Studio Code (x86) & (x64)
  29. MusicBrainz Picard
  30. OBS Studio
  31. PDFCreator
  32. SABnzbd
  33. ShareX
      
  34. SpeedCrunch
  35. VNC Server
  36. VNC Veiwer
  37. Winaero Tweaker
  38. Windscribe
  39. Zotero