Patch My PC Updater - Check for Software Updates

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  1. emmjay

    emmjay Registered Member

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    Been using Patch my PC since it was brought to our attention here. I like it and have not had any problems at all.

    Today this happened (first time) ...

    Microsoft-Windows-SoftwareRestrictionPolicies

    Access to C:\Users\xxx\AppData\Roaming\PatchMyPC\gacutil.exe has been restricted by your Administrator by location with policy rule {2309506c-6726-40ba-acd8-2dde4aa8040d} placed on path C:\Users\xxx\AppData\Roaming\*\*.exe.

    - Patch My PC blocked
    - I checked out the policies registry entry ' 2309506c-6726-40ba-acd8-2dde4aa8040d' and it is a rule created by CryptoPrevent.
    - I updated CryptoPrevent April 10 and received definition updates just yesterday. Prior to that, Patch my PC was not blocked.
    - I deleted the key, but it will be recreated by CryptoPrevent.

    @Patch My PC. Justin, you might want to give these guys a call
     
  2. ronjor

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  3. new2security

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    I like this software. Not sure if following questions have been answered, but 1) from where does Patch my PC download the program updates? Directly from the publisher's website or from software aggregated sites such as download.com?
    2) And is the connection safe and encrypted to a certain level mitigate man-in-the-middle attacks?
    Thanks!
     
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  4. Patch My PC

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    Most will be directly from the vendor. We host a few for various reasons.
     
  5. new2security

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    That's great. What are the reasons for hosting some of the software?
    What about question #2?
     
  6. Patch My PC

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    Most downloads will be over HTTPS some vendors still will use HTTP for the installer downloads though. It would be the same download method as if you downloaded from their site though.
     
  7. new2security

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    Thanks for the quick response!
     
  8. paulderdash

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    Process Lasso 9.0.455 shows as latest version, but Patch My PC wants to update PL to 9.0.0.456 - probably still a beta ... PL is prone to issues around this.
     
  9. Victek

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    I'm running 455 also and the internal updater doesn't see a new version, however 456 is available on the front page at bitsum :)

    https://bitsum.com/
     
  10. Patch My PC

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    We don't add beta applications. Sometimes vendors release updates to stage binaries on CDN a little bit before they reflect the latest version on the website.
     
  11. paulderdash

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    Thanks guys.
     
  12. Krusty

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    Patch My PC just updated PL to 9.0.0.456 here. PL didn't find any updates before that. Don't know.
     
  13. roger_m

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    That is the current version.
    https://bitsum.com/changes/processlasso/
     
  14. Krusty

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  15. roger_m

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    It is probably just slow at finding updates, just like many of the programs I use.
     
  16. guest

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    Patch My PC Updater v4.1.0.0 (August 21, 2018)
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    Release Notes
    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
     
  17. guest

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    Patch My PC Updater v4.1.0.1 (September 13, 2018)
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    Release Notes
     
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  18. guest

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    Patch My PC Updater v4.1.0.2 (December 31, 2018)
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    Release Notes
    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.
     
  19. zapjb

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    I read a recommendation for this in a SUMO thread. I did not like SUMO last time I tried it a couple? years ago. Too intrusive.

    I just tried PatchMyPC omg how smooth is this. I even updated 10/20 programs with available updates at one time, which I consider just plain stupid. LOL. W7P64 here & PMPC handled it.

    Couldn't find the other topic to thank the Wilders member who recommended this, but thanks whomever.
     
  20. Krusty

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    PatchMyPC wants to install Firefox 67.0.2, but as far as I can tell it hasn't been released just yet.
     
  21. TairikuOkami

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    Many companies release to third parties first, to take off some load of their servers. The official download is still 67.0.1, I got this one from softpedia.
     

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  22. guest

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    Patch My PC Updater v4.1.0.3 (July 10, 2019)
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    Release Notes
    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 PageUpdated “WaterFox” Icon
     
  23. paulderdash

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    :thumb:. Love this program. And portable too!
     
  24. zapjb

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    I like of its kind this one the best.

    My v4.1.0.2 portable updated itself upon opening to v4.1.0.3.
     
  25. Marcelo

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    Latest version does not recognize that Mailbird id updated to the latest version in my computer.
     
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