Home Updater Features

This was added/fixed in Nov 2024 for the MSI of version 5 to match the portable version 4, but now with the Portable version 5 it doesn't have the same feature as the MSI. See the original idea below. Portable Version 4 appends the computer name t...

The Patch My PC team misinterpreted https://ideas.patchmypc.com/ideas/PATCHMYPC-I-5151 I would like an option to have Patch My PC to not create a shortcut for itself when it itself updates. Currently wen the Patch My PC home updater updates, it pu...

https://forum.patchmypc.com/index.php?msg=21623 Request to improve the MSI installer for Patch My PC Home Updater to retain the existing installation path during upgrades, rather than resetting or defaulting to the standard install directory (C:\P...

The Patch My PC Home Updater itself can now run on ARM-based devices, which is great progress. However, today it does not detect or update ARM-specific installers for applications that provide native ARM builds. This means updates may still instal...

Summary Add an optional feature in the Home Updater settings that allows users to group applications by category in the App Library tab. Details Current State:Right now, users can filter apps by category, but all apps are still displayed in a sing...

Oftentimes when there are a bunch of applications to update, at least one of them autoupdates itself while other ones are being updated. In order to minimize downloads, I would find it helpful, if the home updater would re-scan each app it intends...

i am not sure if it creates any system restore points before installation. If yes, then prompt us when done and if not, this should be mandatory.

Description: We are considering adding a Startup Manager feature to Patch My PC Home Updater and would love your feedback! The idea would be to give you an easy way to see and control what runs automatically when your PC starts.This could include:...

I have silent update turned off for most apps. I have to wait for update to download, go through update process with one app, then wait for next app to download before it starts to update. why not have apps downloading in background, so they may b...

have an option to disable 'silent update' universally, in settings. why force people to go through every app to turn it off? It could then be turned on in individual apps when desired. edit: never mind. I see that this is already an option. someon...