FileHippo Update Checker
Scans your computer for installed software


The Update Checker will scan your computer for installed software, check the versions and then send this information to FileHippo.com to see if there are any newer releases. These are then neatly displayed in your browser for you to download. Please note that not all programs are supported.

The client is FREE, just over 200kb to download and only takes seconds to run! In fact on our test machines the process is complete in under 2 seconds!

The Update Checker works on any Windows PC running Windows 7, Vista, XP, 2003 or 2000. It requires that the Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 is installed, which you may download directly from here, or the installer will prompt and download it automatically

Last Updated 17 August 2010
Win 2000/XP/2003/Vista/7

SUMo
Software Update Monitor

SUMo, which stands for Software Update Monitor. Thanks to SUMo you'll be able to keep your PC up-to-date by using the most recent version of your favorite software ! Unlike build-in auto update features, SUMo tells you if updates are available before you need to use your software.

Features
Automatic detection of installed software
Detects required updates / patchs for your software
Filter / authorize Beta versions (user setting)
Ignore list : only tracks software YOU want to track
More compatibility and less false positive than others Update Monitors (according to users feedback ;-)
Internationalization support.

Win 2000/XP/2003/Vista/7

Secunia PSI
Secure your computer from software vulnerabilities

The Secunia PSI is the FREE security tool that is designed with the sole purpose of helping you secure your computer from software vulnerabilities. Software vulnerabilities affect all applications installed on your computer, from the Operating System down to your email client, office application, instant messaging, and so on.

Secunia is the world-leading provider of vulnerability intelligence. Secunia collects, evaluates, verifies, and analyses security information from public mailing lists, security and vendor websites, coordinated vulnerability reports, and internal research.

To help you secure your computer from software vulnerabilities, Secunia PSI will scan your computer for installed software and determine if any applications lack security updates.

484,031 users have already installed the Secunia PSI and 41,515,416 user applications are currently monitored.

Last Updated 31 May 2010
Win 2000/XP/Vista/7

cnet Techtracker
The best way for anyone to update, uninstall, and manage software

Keep your software up-to-date and secure
New software is the best software. By making sure your PC is running the latest software versions, you get enhanced features and critical security patches.

Automate the update process
Stop chasing the latest software versions and let CNET notify you each time an update is available. Download all updates from a centralized, easy-to-use interface.

Get secure updates from CNET
CNET TechTracker leverages all software hosted by CNET Downloads. Software updates are guaranteed spyware free and supported by the most robust software catalogue in the world

Browsers:
Firefox 3+, Internet Explorer 7+, Safari 3+, Chrome current version

Win XP/2003/Vista/7

Synaptic/APT

Synaptic is a graphical package management program for apt. It provides the same features as the apt-get command line utility with a GUI front-end based on Gtk+.

Feature
Install, remove, upgrade and downgrade single and multiple packages.
Upgrade your whole system.
Manage package repositories (sources.list).
Find packages by name, description and several other attributes.
Select packages by status, section, name or a custom filter.
Sort packages by name, status, size or version.
Browse all available online documentation related to a package.
Download the latest changelog of a package.
Lock packages to the current version.
Force the installation of a specifc package version.
Undo/Redo of selections.
Built-in terminal emulator for the package manager.
Debian/Ubuntu only: Configure packages through the debconf system.
Debian/Ubuntu only: Xapain based fast search (thanks to Enrico Zini)
Debian/Ubuntu only: Get screenshots from screenshots.debian.net

Linux

Sparkle

Sparkle is an easy-to-use software update framework for Cocoa developers.

But this little framework's got a lot of features packed inside! Check 'em out.

True self-updating--no work required from the user.
Uses appcasts for release information.
Displays release notes to the user via WebKit.
The user can choose to automatically download and install all updates.
Displays a detailed progress window to the user.
Seamless integration—there's no mention of Sparkle; your icons and app name are used.
Supports authentication for installing in secure locations.
Supports DSA signatures for ultra-secure updates.
Really, really easy to install.
Sparkle requires no code in your app, so it's trivial to upgrade or remove the module.

Mac

Ketarin

Ketarin is a small application which automatically updates setup packages. As opposed to other tools, Ketarin is not meant to keep your system up-to-date, but rather to maintain a compilation of all important setup packages which can then be burned to disc or put on a USB stick.

I created this application, because I couldn't find anything like it when I needed such a functionality. Since I don't want my efforts go to waste, I decided to release it to the public. Ketarin is open source, so you can also extend its functionality to fit your needs (just note that you may not use the icons that ship with it freely as well). I'd also appreciate source code contributions. Ketarin is written in C#, for the .NET Framework 2.0 and uses SQLite as database engine.

Win 2000/XP/2003/Vista/7

Software Informer
Get notifications about important software updates

It is not always enough to know that a particular programme, installed on your PC, does work and so far has been absolutely fail-safe. Even though you may use your software only for a defined set of functions, it may once happen that some specific
data or a subtle change in the overall configuration will bring up a conflict, which you have been yet unaware of. The result - a software failure - is distressing, but it can be prevented.

Software Informer is a programme that has been specially designed for those users who care to keep their applications
functional and ready for any task that might arise. Its primary aim is to give you the up-to-date information about the software you actually use. For that purpose, this programme will make a list of applications installed on your computer, and later on will check their versions for obsoleteness by occasionally connecting to software.informer.com, the expanding server with a huge and constantly updated list of present applications. Whenever a more recent version of any programme becomes available, Software Informer will notify you and offer a link for downloading the
update.

But this programme goes even further. It will provide you a centralised interface for gathering relevant information on all the applications that might interest you. Allowing you to keep track of comments and questions on corresponding software, and
being nevertheless incredibly easy-to-use, Software Informer makes the process of obtaining the desired information and tools wholly free from tiresome search and disappointment - and thus, makes it pleasantly usual.

Win 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP

Software-up to date
Software updater

This software scans your computer for installed software. This list is compared to a list on a server. After this it shows you more recent versions of your software if there are versions available. New versions are reported thru the client and compared between all software-uptodate users. The version numbers are automatically detected.

Win 2000/XP/2003/Vista/7

Update Notifier

The Update Notifier is a small utility that scans your computer for installed software and displays a list of updates. Also you can see the latest updates for applications from your Watch List.

Why do I need this software?
Most of the time having the latest version of a software is a good thing. Usually software updates add new features, which makes the software more usefull. Also with every update a software becomes more secure and more stable by fixing bugs & vulnerabilities from previous versions

Win 2000/XP/Vista/7