Patch My PC Home Updater – Release Notes

What's new in 5.2.0.1 (04-May/2025)

What’s new in 5.2.0.1 (04-May/2025):

    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)

    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)

    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

    What's new in 5.1.1.0 (25-March/2025)

    Fixes:

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

      What's new in 5.1.0.0 (14-March/2025)

      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

      What's new in 4.5.0.5 (14-Mar/2025)

      New in this Release:

      • This update prepares for the upcoming transition to Patch My PC Home Updater v5.
      • Added notifications to inform users that Version 5 is now available for download.

      We recommend updating to Version 5 to take advantage of new features and improvements. Thank you for using Patch My PC Home Updater

      What's new in 5.0.11.0 (13-Feb/2025)

      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:

      • DeepCool
      • HDCleaner
      • Logi Options+
      • LosslessCut (Portable)
      • Nvidia App
      • NVIDIA GeForce NOW
      • RegCool
      • WD Dashboard
      • Wise ImageX

       

      What's new in 5.0.7.0 (18-Dec/2024)

      Fixes and Improvements:

      • Minor improvements and fixes

       

      What's new in 5.0.5.0 (20-Nov/2024)

      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.

       

      What's new in 5.0.3.0 (04-Nov/2024)

      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

       

      What's new in 5.0.0.0 (22-Oct/2024)

      • 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. 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. 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.

      What's new in 4.5.0.4 (29-Aug/2023)

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

      What's new in 4.5.0.3 (03-Apr/2023)

      • Improvements and bug fixes.

        What's new in 4.5.0.1 (30-Dec/2022)

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

          What's new in 4.5.0.0 (25-Oct/2022)

          • 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

          What's new in 4.2.0.5 (24-Jan/2022)

          Improvements & Fixes:

          • Replaced “SandBoxie (x64)” with “SandBoxie Plus (x64)“.
          • Disabled “Paint.Net (x64)” & “MusicBrainz Picard” on (x86) Operating systems.
          • HandBrake” & “iTunes” now only works on Windows 10 or above.
          • Improved detection for “Git“.
          • Improved detection for “GitHub Desktop“.
          • Improved detection for “TeraCopy“.
          • Fixed the broken detection of “Microsoft Visual C++ 2015-2022 Redistributable (x64/x86)“.
          • Updated “Windscribe” silent switch.
          • Minor Improvements.
          • Updated Copyrights.

          What's new in 4.2.0.4 (10-Aug/2021)

          Improvements:

          • Switched “NextCloud from EXE to MSI x64 installer
          • Switched “OpenVPN” from EXE to MSI x64 installer
          • Switched “TeraCopy silent switch from /VERYSILENT to: /exenoui /qn /norestart
          • Excluded “Everything Toolbar” from detecting the regular “Everything”
          • Excluded “Opera GX” from detecting the regular “Opera Browser”

          What's new in 4.2.0.3 (09-Apr/2021)

          Improvements:

          • Updated Vivaldi‘s silent install switch
          • Added switch “/norestart” to VNC Server
          • The form can now be resized by any edge instead of only by the grip size at the bottom-right.

          What's new in 4.2.0.2 (04-Mar/2021)

          Improvements:

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

          What's new in 4.2.0.0 (28-Sep/2020)

          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 ? !

           

          What's new in 4.1.0.5 (28-May/2020)

          Fixed detection issues that may occur for:

          • 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

          What's new in 4.1.0.4 (17-Feb/2020)

          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

          What's new in 4.1.0.3 (10-Jul-2019)

          • 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

          What's new in 4.1.0.2 (31-Dec-2018)

          • 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.

          What's new in 4.1.0.1 (13-Sep-2018)

          • 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

          What's new in 4.1.0.0 (21-Aug-2018)

          • 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 ?

          What's new in 4.0.1.5 (09-Apr-2018)

          • 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

          What's new in 4.0.1.4 (24-Mar-2018)

          • 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.”

          What's new in 4.0.1.3 (21-Mar-2018)

          • 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

          What's new in 4.0.1.2 (20-Mar-2018)

          • Fixes
            • Minor bug fixes

          What's new in 4.0.1.1 (19-Mar-2018)

          • 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.

          What's new in 4.0.1.0 (18-Mar-2018)

          • Video Guide
          • 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.

          What's new in 4.0.0.9 (16-Mar-2018)

          • 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.

          What's new in 4.0.0.8 (14-Mar-2018)

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

          What's new in 4.0.0.7 (8-Mar-2018)

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

          What's new in 4.0.0.6 (2-Mar-2018)

          • 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

          What's new in 4.0.0.5 (27-Feb-2018)

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

          What's new in 4.0.0.4 (24-Feb-2018)

          • 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.

          What's new in 4.0.0.3 (23-Feb-2018)

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

          What's new in 4.0.0.2 (22-Feb-2018)

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

          What's new in 4.0.0.1 (21-Feb-2018)

          • 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

          What's new in 4.0.0.0 (19-Feb-2018)

          • 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