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UncleZen
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Ive been using Secunia PSI for a few years to keep my system up to date.
Just lately it warns me of out of date applications that I cannot get a newer version for and slo its "update now" feature doesnt always work.
Is there a similar, more reliable, free application?
I believe the paid-for Avast does a similar thing.
Just lately it warns me of out of date applications that I cannot get a newer version for and slo its "update now" feature doesnt always work.
Is there a similar, more reliable, free application?
I believe the paid-for Avast does a similar thing.
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OK to rephrase the question, what do other people use to ensure that their applications are kept up to date?0 -
Rather than letting Secunia do the update, just let it tell you what is wrong then go to the appropriate software supplier and download it0
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@esuhl - I never knew that, I will look over the weekend!
@alanrowell - Thats what I do
@hans 2 - I will check it out
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Just looked at Avast, the free version "appears" to have a free app updater, but you have to pay to use it :-(0
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Just looked at Avast, the free version "appears" to have a free app updater, but you have to pay to use it :-(
Huh? I'm using it in the free version. :-/
Have you installed the relevant component? You might need to add it via the installed program list in the Control Panel.
EDIT: Oh, hang on -- you have to pay to have it auto-update. Is that what you wanted? I always run it manually anyway, as I don't like my computer doing things automatically at random times.0 -
Yeah, I installed the component, ran it, it listed a couple of things, bit to resolve them your taken to a subscription screen.0
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I don't let any programs auto update. Several times updates have removed features that i use.
I use forums that are picture heavy and when trying to find a certain post its a pain to have to wait for tons of pictures to load. Firefox had a tickbox to select do not load pictures. They removed that, so i stuck with the older version until i needed a newer feature more than that. So i had to download an addon to stop pictures loading.
Same with apps on phones, I check the reviews before allowing them to update. All too often their bug updates turns out to be a major redesign and losing the functionality that i use and over the last year or so it seems to have riddled them all with tons of adverts.Censorship Reigns Supreme in Troll City...0 -
Yeah, I installed the component, ran it, it listed a couple of things, bit to resolve them your taken to a subscription screen.
Uh... No, you just click to update the programs that are outdated. I don't see any subscription prompts... :-/
You only need a paid subscription to have the programs automatically updated in the background. If you run the "software updater" scan, you can just click to update anything it finds that's outdated.
I must say, I'm not a big fan of Avast's UI, especially after they recently changed it. Are you sure you're not missing something?0
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