PatchMyPC 4.1.0.4

[harlan4096]

What's new in 5.0.5.0 (20-Nov/2024)​

Fixes and Improvements:​

• Improved Application Detection: Resolved an issue where Patch My PC could incorrectly detect applications when an entry in Add/Remove Programs had an empty DisplayName.
  
• Update Status Handling: Fixed a problem where an application might incorrectly display a “Pending Update” status in the UI, even after it had been successfully updated. This ensures accurate update status reporting.
  
• Updated Terms of Service: Updated the Terms of Service document to the latest version (dated 10/22/24).
  

These updates enhance reliability and ensure smoother application management.

Home Updater Release Notes | Patch My PC

[harlan4096]

What's new in 5.0.11.0 (13-Feb/2025)​

Fixes and Improvements:​

• Fixed an issue when application might stuck on “Updating” status, even after it had been successfully updated
  
• Fixed an issue with events logging during application update when it might fail with “Access Denied” error
  
• Support application installers compressed in TAR files
  
• Improvementes for scheduled tasks
  
• Minor improvements and fixes
  

Removed the following apps:​

• AS SSD Benchmark
  
• Authy Desktop
  
• Backup and Sync from Google
  
• EagleGet
  
• ComboFix
  

Added the following apps:​

• DeepCool
  
• HDCleaner
  
• Logi Options+
  
• LosslessCut (Portable)
  
• Nvidia App
  
• NVIDIA GeForce NOW
  
• RegCool
  
• WD Dashboard
  
• Wise ImageX
  

Home Updater Release Notes | Patch My PC

[harlan4096]

What's new in 5.1.0.0. (14-March/2025)​Fixes and Improvements:​

• Fixed an issue where the PortableApps folder was created even when no app was downloaded.
  
• Fixed an issue where the app count in the “Apps” tab didn’t reflect the filter configuration.
  
• Fixed an issue where the UI could lock up when uninstalling apps.
  
• Fixed an issue where the UI may not be visible when switching from an external monitor to a laptop display.
  
• Improved overall accessibility for better user experience.
  

New Features:​

• Added an option to prevent installer files from being deleted after installation.
  
• Added an option to prevent app shortcuts from being created after installation.
  
• Added a Light Mode
  

Home Updater Release Notes | Patch My PC

[harlan4096]

What's new in 5.1.1.0 (25-March/2025)​

Fixes:​

• Fixes an issue where the Home Updater may show a 500 HTTP error code
  

Home Updater Release Notes | Patch My PC

[harlan4096]

What’s new in 5.1.3.0 (10-April/2025):​

• Added filtering by app categories in both the App Library and MyApps tabs.
  
• Added the ability to export and import settings as a JSON file.
  
• Added support for exporting a list of apps from one device and importing it on another for one-click installation.
  
• Improved app scan performance for faster detection.
  

Fixes and Improvements:​

• Updated UI spacing and margins in the Settings panel.
  
• Made backend stability improvements and general performance tweaks.
  

Home Updater Release Notes | Patch My PC

[harlan4096]

What’s new in 5.2.0.0 (25-April/2025):​

• Added app categorization feature in the App Library for easier browsing and filtering.
  

Fixes and Improvements:​

• Fixed an issue where the busy indicator could overlap a vertical taskbar.
  
• Fixed image loading failures related to color management profiles.
  
• Improved error handling for methods that access the Windows Registry.
  

Home Updater Release Notes | Patch My PC

[harlan4096]

What’s new in 5.2.0.1 (04-May/2025):​

Fixes and Improvements:​

• Fixed an issue when being run from a scheduled task, where an error may happen: ERROR System.ArgumentException: The path is empty. (Parameter ‘path’)
  

Home Updater Release Notes | Patch My PC

[harlan4096]

What's new in 5.2.1.0 (14-May/2025)​ New Features & Improvements:​

• Introduced a portable version of Home Updater for users who want to run it without installation. Great for techs on the go! Download the portable version here: https://homeupdater.patchmypc.com/public...rtable.exe
  • We will update our download page in the coming days with an option for the portable download.
    
• Application icons now load faster thanks to new caching logic.
  
• Improved detection logic for installed applications to reduce mismatches and make scans more accurate.
  
• Now caches icon files locally to improve overall startup and scan times.
  
• Improvements in detection for portable applications
  

Fixes & UI Updates:​

• Updated the “Need Help” section on the About page with cleaner links and better guidance.
  
• Other improvements to the About tab
  
• Updated the release notes URL to ensure it always points to the latest info.
  
• Fixed a bug where the log file was being written to the wrong folder.
  
• Minor UI fix: the Install button in the Import Template Wizard now behaves correctly.
  
• Updated how the app respects your system theme. If you’re using light or dark mode, the app will now follow suit more reliably.
  

 Home Updater Release Notes | Patch My PC

[harlan4096]

5.2.3.0 (06-June-2025)​

Startup Manager

• New tab to manage which apps launch at startup. This helps speed up your boot time and gives you control over what runs in the background.
  

Generate Diagnostic ZIP

• You can now create a diagnostic ZIP file from the About page. This helps if you need to send logs on our support forum for Home Updater.
  

Remove Portable Apps

• Right-click any portable app in the App Catalog or Uninstaller page to remove it directly.
  

Home Updater Release Notes

[harlan4096]

5.3.1.0 (02-October-2025)​This release introduces several major enhancements including new language support, ARM architecture compatibility for applications, and improvements to scheduled tasks and diagnostics.

New Features

• Added UI localizations: Spanish, German, French, Dutch, Brazilian Portuguese, Portuguese, Italian (Machine-translated).
  
• Added support for ARM-based app versions.
  
• Added support for cancelling a single running update/install operation in the app catalog.
  
• Added ability to customize color for status labels.
  
• Added ‘Open install location’ context menu option in the My Apps tab.
  

Improvements

• Updated the setting Prefix the log file name with the hostname of this computer with an option to append the machine name at the start.
  
• Updated the Check and Notify scheduled task to exclude apps with auto-update or auto-scan disabled from notification count.
  
• Improved portable apps extractor to support self-contained archives bundled within .exe files.
  
• Updated recommended configuration for the Update Apps scheduled task.
  
• Enhanced diagnostic ZIP export to include scheduled task details.
  

Fixes

• Fixed an issue when creating a restore point during app updates.
  
• Fixed an issue when cancelling the updater with at least one portable app in the update queue.
  

Home Updater Release Notes