Which is your main Update checker? (with poll)

[ance]

Which is your main Update checker?

[Pinga]

Since Sumo comes bundled with spyware that monitors Internet browsing and purchasing activity

http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=194509&page=7

I've lost all trust and am currently testing Updatestar.

[Tarq57]

Secunia PSI runs on startup, I manually use Filehippo's application from time to time.

[tsec]

Never felt the need for an update manager. Apart from the AV definitions for CIS, I always seem to remember to regularly check manually for all updates for products installed here that require them.

[ance]

I was trying Update Notifier for some days and I'm really satisfied :)

[The Hammer]

I voted for none currently. However I'm mulling it over.

[raven211]

{QUOTE-> I was trying Update Notifier for some days and I'm really satisfied :) <-QUOTE}

Think this is a great poll. I'm really interested in what people are using when comparing the different alternatives since this type of software is not discussed so much at all. :)

[TOMxEU]

Softpedia's email notification.

[JRViejo]

Wilders Update Alerts (http://www.wilderssecurity.com/forumdisplay.php?f=34)!

[deanmartin]

Secunia, Simple Online Scan.

[Joeythedude]

I just use the secunia online scan.
takes about 40 seconds and covers windows and browser add-ons,
So alerts to a lot of vulnerabilities.
Flash and adobe and java installations tend to be a bit of a scary maze, so very helpful in easing my mind about what i had installed where.

for other apps , which tend to be games , I just leave them at what ever version gets them working :)

[ThunderZ]

I voted for "other" = myself.

[Page42]

{QUOTE-> I voted for "other" = myself. <-QUOTE}
Same here.

[noone_particular]

None. I don't allow any auto-updating on my PCs. When I decide that I need a specific update, I do it manually.

[The Hammer]

Actually I suppose i do have one, NOD32 gives me alerts.

[raven211]

{QUOTE-> Actually I suppose i do have one, NOD32 gives me alerts. <-QUOTE}

Alerts on missing/new updates for other programs and maybe the OS? :-\ :doubt:

[raven211]

I don't think e-mail notifications, Calendar of Updates, Wilders' Update Alerts and such are considered as the same thing. An "Update Checker" is something which looks at your programs, and sometimes also the OS, to see if there are new updates available. That's why it's called "Checker". It's something that you run to "check" your system - not a notification through text or such.

Hope this clarifies things. :)

[ance]

{QUOTE-> Think this is a great poll. <-QUOTE}

Thank you for the flowers :)

[TOMxEU]

{QUOTE-> An "Update Checker" is something which looks at your programs, and sometimes also the OS, to see if there are new updates available. <-QUOTE}
True, but unfortunatelly, no checker contains all software, though on Softpedia it takes a few months sometimes , till some software gets updated. ::)

[dw426]

Secunia, hasn't failed me yet.

[Bob D]

{QUOTE-> Secunia, hasn't failed me yet. <-QUOTE}
Here for Secunia as well, though I solely employ their OSI (vs. their PSI).
Thorough, succinct analysis.

[tipstir]

Rising PC Doctor updates the OS/Office, fixes issues.

[YeOldeStonecat]

Windows has its own combined with Office
FoxitPDF has its own
Java has its own
Shockwave, Flash..same
Antivirus self manages.

[mack_guy911]

Secunia PSI for me :D

[fishmaster]

I use my 'auto' manual...me gut tells me to check for an update on a certain product and I do...or...
A few certain sites alert me of 'updates' via some folks posts to some of the products I have and then I manually update.

Of course, certain products I dare not update until I do a full back up.

[chrisretusn]

I used to use an update checker. In my opinion based on my experience you need more than one if you are going to cover all bases. All of them quite often show false updates. Some are very limited on what programs they track others go way overboard and track every executable that comes with an application when only one key file or executable will do. That and do I really need to have the latest update of every program I have installed on my computer? Nah, to much effort with very little real gain.

If a program has it's built in update check I use that. If not then it may not get updated unless I visit the home page or notice a post in one the the forums I frequent. For some programs I also use there RSS feed to receive update notifications.

On Linux, it's all about staying "current". The few programs I use that are not part of my chosen Linux distribution; I update only when there is an advantage to do so.

[Kyle_Katarn]

{QUOTE-> Since Sumo comes bundled with spyware that monitors Internet browsing and purchasing activity

http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=194509&page=7

I've lost all trust and am currently testing Updatestar. <-QUOTE}

SUMo comes in a "Lite" version with NO SPONSOR AT ALL.

[the Tester]

I currently use the PC Security Analysis tool in IObit Security 360.

[MikeBCda]

I ticked "other", but "none" probably would have been more accurate since I don't currently use any application to auto-check (other than, of course, the ones in my avast a-v and in Firefox and Thunderbird). My primary source of info is the Updates thread over at the avast forums, and I'll occasionally do a manual check, as in when I do my weekly defs updates for SAS and MBAM which will normally catch program updates at the same time.

I used to use Secunia, but their last upgrade made it essentially unusable for me. The online version consistently failed to load the Java applet properly, and the installed (PSI) version complained about improper certificates, so I dumped that and went back to relying on notices from other users.

[Cloudcroft]

{QUOTE-> Wilders Update Alerts (http://www.wilderssecurity.com/forumdisplay.php?f=34)! <-QUOTE}
Same here. :thumb:

[ance]

{QUOTE-> That and do I really need to have the latest update of every program I have installed on my computer? Nah, to much effort with very little real gain.
<-QUOTE}

An interesting question, do you think an updated browser and pdf reader should be enough? :-\

[ance]

Yesterday I removed UpdateNotifier due to too many server connection problems :(

I will give Secunia PSI a try :)

[Threedog]

I don't use an actual update checker but I usually do check out Beta News and File Hippo's download site for latest updates.

[nikanthpromod]

File Hippo update checker:)

[moserw]

Secunia PSI and CNET TechTracker. No single solution as such.

[SirPeterPan]

KC SUMo, Microsoft Update and Secunia PSI.

[nikanthpromod]

SUMO includes a spyware. So if u want to use it , then use its lite version.

[SirPeterPan]

{QUOTE-> SUMO includes a spyware. So if u want to use it , then use its lite version. <-QUOTE}

Or don't select to install the spyware during the installation of SUMo.

[ance]

Database informations:

FileHippo Update Checker: ~ 200 applications
Secunia PSI: ~ ? - who can tell me ???
SUMo: ~ 90.000 applications
UpdateNotifier: ~ ? - homepage is down again :(
UpdateStar: Free version ~ 13.000 applications / Premium version ~ 260.000 applications

[BILL G]

Other Wilders Update Alerts Manual CHK

[Noob]

I update all my programs manually.
I get to the vendor main website and check ;D (I got too much time)

[nikanthpromod]

SUMo Lite (RK)

[ProrokX]

My main update checker? My habits;D! Everyday I read about news from Internet world on my favorite software sites...many of them has something like "new version of software...etc." I have only trusted software vendors, so every new version is there;D
For security software new versions information- I go here;D
Rest- I update it manually
And thats all

[ameyap]

is an update checker really required?

[firzen771]

{QUOTE-> is an update checker really required? <-QUOTE}

IMO yes, especially wen u have a lot of programs installed.