Automated update discovery programs
Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2008 2:00 pm
Found two freeware apps that seek out product version numbers and compare them to a version tracking database. This is something we should pay attention to because, as Betanews points out: "by using up-to-date software you'll reduce the risk of encountering bugs and will benefit from more features."
This has been discussed before (http://www.portablefreeware.com/forums/ ... php?p=9633) in late January with the program "AppUpdater" http://www.nabber.org/projects/appupdater/.
Both appear to be great alternatives to the hated non-free VersionTracker software: http://www.download.com/VersionTracker- ... 23175.html
This has been discussed before (http://www.portablefreeware.com/forums/ ... php?p=9633) in late January with the program "AppUpdater" http://www.nabber.org/projects/appupdater/.
- 1. File Hippo Checker (beta) - http://www.filehippo.com/updatechecker/
2. Sumo - http://www.downloadsquad.com/2008/01/18 ... p-to-date/
- * Sumo users will have to drag-and-drop their portable directory into the folder as Sumo doesn't automatically look through the entire drive.
At install make sure to select "deep scan" or equavalent option to make sure it scans all files. You can't set this later without reinstall.
* FileHippo right click on File Hippo icon in task bar and select "Settings". In the window that appears click "Custom Locations" and add your portable programs folder.
If you like, in the Results tab, select "hide beta versions" and "show the installation path".
Both appear to be great alternatives to the hated non-free VersionTracker software: http://www.download.com/VersionTracker- ... 23175.html