Do you use Software Updaters?

[spaceoctopus]

Did you used the original site? It isn't malware of course, submit it to Eset as a FP.

Yes the original site. It was the same with Dumo and kcleaner, two of their other products. You are right it is legitimate, already submited it to them.

 

[DardiM]

I voted "No"

I use updater for drivers, but not for software
Will certainly use one when updating to KTS 2017

(Or I will program my own updater)

 

[bobby holla]

PatchMyPC with Schedule

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These looks like a good alternative. anyone here who ever tried this software Updater and willing to compare it with Sumo Updater

 

[DJ Panda]

Any programs like Java and Flash should be updated asap to prevent vectors of attacks. Updating drivers can cause more system pain than relief.

 

[Cats-4_Owners-2]

My vote was no, although I've tried Heimdal which I'd felt slowed my system a bit (imho) I prefer the comfort of checking for updates myself, manually.

 

[DardiM]

Any programs like Java and Flash should be updated asap to prevent vectors of attacks. Updating drivers can cause more system pain than relief.

Some precision :

- I said I don't use a "update software", not said "I don't update my software"

- Updating "hardware" Drivers that are "available" from constructor for "good reasons" with "good versions" and to resolve bug with Windows 10,
it's interesting, no ?
A good example, Audio drivers and the bug with windows updates.

- I never said "automatically update drivers without knowing what you are doing"
=> you must always read what a new driver update resolves, before updating

 

[SpartacusSystem]

A big fan of Secunia PSI, despite at times I find it to be a 'little' buggy but a scan resolves that issue. Only thing I like to update manually is Windows updates and Chrome.

 

[bobby holla]

Any programs like Java and Flash should be updated asap to prevent vectors of attacks. Updating drivers can cause more system pain than relief.

You are right @J Gamez065 .updating system driver using software updaters cause more system harm than Good because of compatibility issues

 

[Lucent Warrior]

I will not use them, if my applications do not auto update then i do them manually as i not only keep up on application changes, but issues with versions as well.

 

[Aura]

I don't mostly because I know every time a program gets updated and I update it almost right away. I don't need a program to help me what I can do by myself, but I still recommend them to less-tech savy users since they're quite useful.

 

[Overkill]

Yes. I have a few, but my main one is filehippo app manager

 

[uninfected1]

I used to use Secunia PSI but far too slow, resource heavy and unreliable automatic updater. I now use FileHippo App Manager. Nowhere as comprehensive as Sec PSI but fast and very user friendly. I used Heimdal updater as part of Heimdal Pro but hated the whole program so ditched it.

 

[LASER_oneXM]

i have software updaters on all my machines but i don't use them to update software. I start them from time
to time only to take a look if there are updates available for all my installed programms. Then I alwas update all
my programms manually....

 

[Av Gurus]

These looks like a good alternative. anyone here who ever tried this software Updater and willing to compare it with Sumo Updater

PatchMyPC only checks programs that have in the database and does not scan the entire PC.
Programs that are in its database are in the pictures below (often add new programs to the list):

 

[Myriad]

Sumo installer is crammed with adware and pups , or am I wrong about that? or do they have a " light " version?

@Trickster

Yes , KC Software ( makers of Sumo ) have something of a bad rep regarding bundleware / crapware .
But they are fairly upfront about it and when I last looked at their website they indicate where a " lite " version is available.

I was actually looking for their RAM analyser , which turned out to be useless compared to Speccy or CPU-Z .

I used to use Sumo or Ninite but no longer .
I update my apps manually ..... I'm tired of updates that are only cosmetic , and also , in some rare cases I have
found that certain features are actually removed !

 

[Omnipotent]

I use FileHippo App Manager set to manual, i check every 2-3 weeks for new updates. Java & Silverlight are uninstalled on my system.

 

[Tani]

Not at all, If any of my software needs update usually it tells itself...

 

[jamescv7]

Well I'm fan on software updater because of convenience, however I realize that way better to update through manual process instead.

Sometimes you don't need to update the hardware from 3rd party because of possible future issues.

Also you can have full control on your own if you will update through manufacturer's updater.

 

[frogboy]

I know i should not be so lazy but yes i use PatchMyPC.

 

[FrFc1908]

I know i should not be so lazy but yes i use PatchMyPC.

As lazy as our former normal friend? I Cannot believe that frogman! But if so.....I really appreciate you Being that hounoust