SUMo Pro vs Patch My PC Updater
- Thread starter ng4ever
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- May 13, 2017
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It seems that I owe MS an apology, I was at fault.
Store apps change location upon updating, just like discord, so store fails to update apps, if it is blocked by the firewall.
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"%ProgramFiles%\WindowsApps\Microsoft.WindowsStore_12008.1001.1.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe\WinStore.App.exe"
"%ProgramFiles%\WindowsApps\Microsoft.WindowsStore_12009.1001.1.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe\WinStore.App.exe"
- Jan 14, 2015
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I do not use either. Software that I care about enough that requires updates usually has the check for updates enables.
Aside from that, I tend to not always jump into the latest and greatest updates due to usually being more prone for issues than stable versions that been working fine, unless there is a critical bug.
Once every 2 weeks i will check some software updates manually when doing maintenance if need be.
Aside from that, I tend to not always jump into the latest and greatest updates due to usually being more prone for issues than stable versions that been working fine, unless there is a critical bug.
Once every 2 weeks i will check some software updates manually when doing maintenance if need be.
- May 13, 2017
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But each would have to be allowed within the firewall, if one blocks outbound, malicious CCleaner being the best example, plus common vulnerabilities.
- Jan 14, 2015
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I do not run a locked out firewall config in any of my systems. CCleaner is not on the list of auto check for updates either
- Apr 17, 2020
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- Jan 29, 2017
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RuckZuck is interesting. Because it is a quiet installer, you're never really sure what it is doing, and whether it is still in process or complete. However, prematurely closing the app, you are warned if an installation is in progress.
- May 3, 2015
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If you click on the update button a second time it opens a small window showing what's downloading/installing.
- Sep 10, 2015
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I'm trying RuckZuck, it's very handy to update/install software on the go
i use them both. sumo has a far larger software inventory and finds updates for even the most obscure programs. it can, though rarely, give a false positive. patchmypc with the touch of a button will update for you which is much easier than sumo's free version. i find patch useful for things like adobe flash or java where I turn off their auto updaters and just manually check. and as I said, sumo to check for updates to programs no one here has ever even heard of. and then lastly but not leastly, portableapps for, well, my portable apps (which both sumo and patchmypc find as well).
New version of SUMo released. Let me know if does better for you.... if not, please come to the SUMo thread on this forum to share feedback and sugestions !
New version of SUMo released with again improved detection engine (should detect more+better) : KC Softwares
i use both. and also portableapps. they are different enough that they're hard to compare. patch my pc is good for flash and java and windscribe etc, while sumo is good for many obscure programs I have. i have never tried the pro install feature of sumo, so I can't compare that feature, but patch is seamless and smooth on that front. (and i run them both out of portableapps, so it's all integrated and tidy )
)i use both. and also portableapps. they are different enough that they're hard to compare. patch my pc is good for flash and java and windscribe etc, while sumo is good for many obscure programs I have. i have never tried the pro install feature of sumo, so I can't compare that feature, but patch is seamless and smooth on that front. (and i run them both out of portableapps, so it's all integrated and tidy
Thanks ! Let me know if you want to get the SUMo PRO feature at a discount price
- Jan 29, 2017
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I have Pro and rarely use that feature. Since many programs have update detection included, I use SUMo to launch programs identified as updatable and let the program update itself. Seems safer to me, and ensures I'm getting the most current update and not a 32-bit version when I'm using a 64-bit version.
You might also be interested in the free RuckZuck for update installs.
I also use RuckZuck. What I like about it: you can update and install OneDrive and Microsoft Visual C ++ Redistributable and Google backup and sync. I run the free version of Sumo to check what programs are updatable. I used to use Patch My PC with Sumo.
Just be aware that it updates to OneDrive releases from insider builds of Windows 10. If you want to stay with stable releases, don't update OneDrive and let Windows handle it.
- Jan 17, 2019
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I'm late to the party, but I've been using SUMo Pro and absolutely love it. I use just to check if updates are available, as I prefer making updates by launching the softwares.
- Jan 29, 2017
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Ditto that. Coincidentally, the "free" version provides that capability IIRC.
Thank you for these excellent feedback on SUMo !
Give a look at the SUMo thread here : Update - SUMo v5.x Changelog since i'm starting the open beta test of version 5.12 with improved detection engine !
Give a look at the SUMo thread here : Update - SUMo v5.x Changelog since i'm starting the open beta test of version 5.12 with improved detection engine !
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