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My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Acer Nitro ANV15-51
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS 3200-4500 Mhz 8 cores x 2
    Motherboard
    Sportage_RBH
    Memory
    32 GB DDR5
    Graphics Card(s)
    Radeon Graphic / NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 8 GB GDDR6
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    AMD/Realtek(R) Audio
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    Integrated Monitor (15.3"vis)
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    FHD 1920X1080 16:9 144Hz
    Hard Drives
    Kingston OM8SEP4512Q 500 GB
    WDS500G2B0A-00SM50 500.1 GB
    PSU
    19V DC 6.32 A 120 W
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    Dual Fans
    Mouse
    MS Bluetooth
    Internet Speed
    Fiber 1GB Cox -us & IGB Orange-fr
    Browser
    Edge Canary- Firefox Nightly-Chrome Dev-Chrome Dev
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
    Other Info
    VMs of Windows 11 stable/Beta/Dev/Canary
    VM of XeroLinux- Arch based & Debian 13 (Trixie)
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Insider Canary
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS X751BP
    CPU
    AMD Dual Core A6-9220
    Motherboard
    ASUS
    Memory
    8 GB
    Graphics card(s)
    AMD Radeon R5 M420
    Sound Card
    Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17.3
    Screen Resolution
    1600X900 16:9
    Hard Drives
    1TB 5400RPM
I've been using PatchMyPC for quite a while now - long before v5 came out.

The only thing that I wish it did that the earlier version did was being able to have a list of programs you regularly install so that you can install them all on a clean install of Windows. I've already recommended it on their request feature forums.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 24H2 (26100.4061)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Pre-built
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
    Motherboard
    MSI Pro B650-VC WiFi
    Memory
    32gb Team Group (T-Force) DDR5-6000
    Graphics Card(s)
    Zotac nVidia GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER - 12gb
    Sound Card
    Sound BlasterX G6
    Monitor(s) Displays
    BenQ XL2411P and ViewSonic VX2453
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    WD Blue SN5000 - 500gb NVME
    WD Blue SN580 - 2TB NVME
    Keyboard
    Mountain Everest
    Mouse
    Logitech G502 Hero
    Internet Speed
    T-Mobile Home Internet
    Browser
    Firefox
    Other Info
    QNAP TS-469 Pro NAS, TP-Link W7200 (2 unit mesh network)
Taliseian said:
I've been using PatchMyPC for quite a while now - long before v5 came out.

The only thing that I wish it did that the earlier version did was being able to have a list of programs you regularly install so that you can install them all on a clean install of Windows. I've already recommended it on their request feature forums.
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Did you consider reverting b back to V4.x?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    home built
    CPU
    AMD 7900x
    Motherboard
    ASUS AMD x670E ROG Strix E-A
    Memory
    64 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Nvidia 3060 Ti (but wanting to upgrade)
    Sound Card
    built-in
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell 24"
    Cooling
    AIO for CPU, fans for case
    Keyboard
    Das Keyboard 4
    Mouse
    Corsair M65 (white)
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Bitdefender
    Other Info
    Also have Lenovo T14S laptop (me) and Lenovo Slim 71 (wife)
x509 said:
Did you consider reverting b back to V4.x?
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First off I don't see it offered on their site anymore and secondly they're working on that issue right now....

v5 Request

v5 Request
patchmypc.com

Kudos to PmPC for working on improving their product and taking good ideas from their users.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 24H2 (26100.4061)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Pre-built
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
    Motherboard
    MSI Pro B650-VC WiFi
    Memory
    32gb Team Group (T-Force) DDR5-6000
    Graphics Card(s)
    Zotac nVidia GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER - 12gb
    Sound Card
    Sound BlasterX G6
    Monitor(s) Displays
    BenQ XL2411P and ViewSonic VX2453
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    WD Blue SN5000 - 500gb NVME
    WD Blue SN580 - 2TB NVME
    Keyboard
    Mountain Everest
    Mouse
    Logitech G502 Hero
    Internet Speed
    T-Mobile Home Internet
    Browser
    Firefox
    Other Info
    QNAP TS-469 Pro NAS, TP-Link W7200 (2 unit mesh network)
If you have v4 how do you disable auto update? As it deletes the old exe file on startup.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
Taliseian said:
I've been using PatchMyPC for quite a while now - long before v5 came out.

The only thing that I wish it did that the earlier version did was being able to have a list of programs you regularly install so that you can install them all on a clean install of Windows. I've already recommended it on their request feature forums.
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Hey there,

Justin here with Patch My PC. We shipped the ability to create an app list for standard apps that you can install on new PCs. We shipped this about a month ago in version 5.1.3. Check out how it works here:
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    WIndows
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
Justin here from Patch My PC.

Just wanted to jump in real quick to clarify a couple things. Not sure where you’re seeing 200 apps, but our latest Home Updater (version 5 ) actually includes just over 500 apps today. You can check the full list at Home Updater.

You’re right that the vast majority of those are free apps. That’s totally by design. We started Patch My PC as a free tool to help folks keep popular and useful software up to date, especially the kind that doesn’t always update itself cleanly or consistently.

Appreciate the feedback either way. And if there are specific free apps you think should be included, feel free to submit them at Patch My PC Ideas & Feedback
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    WIndows
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
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Just to clarify PMPC v5 is still free for “Home Users”?
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 Build 22631.5039
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Sin-built
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4770K CPU @ 3.50GHz (4th Gen?)
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus VI Formula
    Memory
    32.0 GB of I forget and the box is in storage.
    Graphics Card(s)
    Gigabyte nVidia GeForce GTX 1660 Super OC 6GB
    Sound Card
    Onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    5 x LG 25MS500-B - 1 x 24MK430H-B - 1 x Wacom Pro 22" Tablet
    Screen Resolution
    All over the place
    Hard Drives
    Too many to list.
    OS on Samsung 1TB 870 QVO SATA
    PSU
    Silverstone 1500
    Case
    NZXT Phantom 820 Full-Tower Case
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-D15 Elite Class Dual Tower CPU Cooler / 6 x EziDIY 120mm / 2 x Corsair 140mm somethings / 1 x 140mm Thermaltake something / 2 x 200mm Corsair.
    Keyboard
    Corsair K95 / Logitech diNovo Edge Wireless
    Mouse
    Logitech: G402 / G502 / Mx Masters / MX Air Cordless
    Internet Speed
    1000/400Mbps
    Browser
    All sorts
    Antivirus
    Kaspersky Premium
    Other Info
    I’m on a horse.
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 Build: 22631.4249
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    LENOVO Yoga 7i EVO OLED 14" Touchscreen i5 12 Core 16GB/512GB
    CPU
    Intel Core 12th Gen i5-1240P Processor (1.7 - 4.4GHz)
    Memory
    16GB LPDDR5 RAM
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel Iris Xe Graphics Processor
    Sound Card
    Optimized with Dolby Atmos®
    Screen Resolution
    QHD 2880 x 1800 OLED
    Hard Drives
    M.2 512GB
    Antivirus
    Defender / Malwarebytes
    Other Info
    …still on a horse.
Is there any way to hide stuff in the App Library. There are some apps there that I would never want to install, even by mistake!
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 24H2, Build 26100.4061, Experience Pack 1000.26100.84.0
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Home Brew
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 14500
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte B760M G P WIFI
    Memory
    64GB DDR4
    Graphics Card(s)
    GeForce RTX 4060
    Sound Card
    Chipset Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG 45" Ultragear, Acer 24" 1080p
    Screen Resolution
    5120x1440, 1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Crucial P310 2TB 2280 PCIe Gen4 3D NAND NVMe M.2 SSD (O/S)
    Silicon Power 2TB US75 Nvme PCIe Gen4 M.2 2280 SSD (backup)
    Crucial BX500 2TB 3D NAND (2nd backup)
    External off-line backup Drives: 2 NVMe 4TB drives in external enclosures
    PSU
    Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 750W
    Case
    LIAN LI LANCOOL 216 E-ATX PC Case
    Cooling
    Lots of fans!
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Comfort Curve 2000
    Mouse
    Logitech G305
    Internet Speed
    Verizon FiOS 1GB
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Malware Bytes & Windows Security
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 24H2, Build 26100.4061, Experience Pack 1000.26100.84.0
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Home Brew
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 14400
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte B760M DS3H AX
    Memory
    32GB DDR5
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel 700 Embedded GPU
    Sound Card
    Realtek Embedded
    Monitor(s) Displays
    27" HP 1080p
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Crucial P310 2TB 2280 PCIe Gen4 eD NAND PCIe SSD
    Samsung EVO 990 2TB NVMe Gen4 SSD
    Samsung 2TB SATA SSD
    PSU
    Thermaltake Smart BM3 650W
    Case
    Okinos Micro ATX Case
    Cooling
    Fans
    Mouse
    Logitech G305
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Comfort Curve 2000
    Internet Speed
    Verizon FiOS 1GB
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Malware Bytes & Windows Security
PatchMyPC said:
Justin here from Patch My PC.

Just wanted to jump in real quick to clarify a couple things. Not sure where you’re seeing 200 apps, but our latest Home Updater (version 5 ) actually includes just over 500 apps today. You can check the full list at Home Updater.

You’re right that the vast majority of those are free apps. That’s totally by design. We started Patch My PC as a free tool to help folks keep popular and useful software up to date, especially the kind that doesn’t always update itself cleanly or consistently.

Appreciate the feedback either way. And if there are specific free apps you think should be included, feel free to submit them at Patch My PC Ideas & Feedback
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Does it find and patch portable programs or just ones that were installed via a setup?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
rick99 said:
Does it find and patch portable programs or just ones that were installed via a setup?
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I have used it on my own system after I have installed apps and it can keep them updated, even if it wasn't the original installer of those apps.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 24H2 (26100.4061)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Pre-built
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
    Motherboard
    MSI Pro B650-VC WiFi
    Memory
    32gb Team Group (T-Force) DDR5-6000
    Graphics Card(s)
    Zotac nVidia GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER - 12gb
    Sound Card
    Sound BlasterX G6
    Monitor(s) Displays
    BenQ XL2411P and ViewSonic VX2453
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    WD Blue SN5000 - 500gb NVME
    WD Blue SN580 - 2TB NVME
    Keyboard
    Mountain Everest
    Mouse
    Logitech G502 Hero
    Internet Speed
    T-Mobile Home Internet
    Browser
    Firefox
    Other Info
    QNAP TS-469 Pro NAS, TP-Link W7200 (2 unit mesh network)
rick99 said:
Does it find and patch portable programs or just ones that were installed via a setup?
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I haven't tried it for stand-alone apps that I didn't install through the PatchMyPC interface, but my sense is that it will only find apps that are installed and leave registry entries. Finding all the stand-alone applications would involve a detailed scan of all your drives since they can be dropped anywhere and run. To me, that seems to be a Bridge Too Far to cross.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 24H2, Build 26100.4061, Experience Pack 1000.26100.84.0
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Home Brew
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 14500
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte B760M G P WIFI
    Memory
    64GB DDR4
    Graphics Card(s)
    GeForce RTX 4060
    Sound Card
    Chipset Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG 45" Ultragear, Acer 24" 1080p
    Screen Resolution
    5120x1440, 1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Crucial P310 2TB 2280 PCIe Gen4 3D NAND NVMe M.2 SSD (O/S)
    Silicon Power 2TB US75 Nvme PCIe Gen4 M.2 2280 SSD (backup)
    Crucial BX500 2TB 3D NAND (2nd backup)
    External off-line backup Drives: 2 NVMe 4TB drives in external enclosures
    PSU
    Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 750W
    Case
    LIAN LI LANCOOL 216 E-ATX PC Case
    Cooling
    Lots of fans!
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Comfort Curve 2000
    Mouse
    Logitech G305
    Internet Speed
    Verizon FiOS 1GB
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Malware Bytes & Windows Security
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 24H2, Build 26100.4061, Experience Pack 1000.26100.84.0
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Home Brew
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 14400
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte B760M DS3H AX
    Memory
    32GB DDR5
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel 700 Embedded GPU
    Sound Card
    Realtek Embedded
    Monitor(s) Displays
    27" HP 1080p
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Crucial P310 2TB 2280 PCIe Gen4 eD NAND PCIe SSD
    Samsung EVO 990 2TB NVMe Gen4 SSD
    Samsung 2TB SATA SSD
    PSU
    Thermaltake Smart BM3 650W
    Case
    Okinos Micro ATX Case
    Cooling
    Fans
    Mouse
    Logitech G305
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Comfort Curve 2000
    Internet Speed
    Verizon FiOS 1GB
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Malware Bytes & Windows Security
PatchMyPC said:
For portable apps, we will only patch portable apps that we originally downloaded via Patch My PC.
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Portable apps originally downloaded to the desktop in a folder. Obviously, many folks will want to move them, do you still know about them after they're moved?
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 24H2, Build 26100.4061, Experience Pack 1000.26100.84.0
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Home Brew
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 14500
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte B760M G P WIFI
    Memory
    64GB DDR4
    Graphics Card(s)
    GeForce RTX 4060
    Sound Card
    Chipset Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG 45" Ultragear, Acer 24" 1080p
    Screen Resolution
    5120x1440, 1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Crucial P310 2TB 2280 PCIe Gen4 3D NAND NVMe M.2 SSD (O/S)
    Silicon Power 2TB US75 Nvme PCIe Gen4 M.2 2280 SSD (backup)
    Crucial BX500 2TB 3D NAND (2nd backup)
    External off-line backup Drives: 2 NVMe 4TB drives in external enclosures
    PSU
    Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 750W
    Case
    LIAN LI LANCOOL 216 E-ATX PC Case
    Cooling
    Lots of fans!
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Comfort Curve 2000
    Mouse
    Logitech G305
    Internet Speed
    Verizon FiOS 1GB
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Malware Bytes & Windows Security
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 24H2, Build 26100.4061, Experience Pack 1000.26100.84.0
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Home Brew
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 14400
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte B760M DS3H AX
    Memory
    32GB DDR5
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel 700 Embedded GPU
    Sound Card
    Realtek Embedded
    Monitor(s) Displays
    27" HP 1080p
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Crucial P310 2TB 2280 PCIe Gen4 eD NAND PCIe SSD
    Samsung EVO 990 2TB NVMe Gen4 SSD
    Samsung 2TB SATA SSD
    PSU
    Thermaltake Smart BM3 650W
    Case
    Okinos Micro ATX Case
    Cooling
    Fans
    Mouse
    Logitech G305
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Comfort Curve 2000
    Internet Speed
    Verizon FiOS 1GB
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Malware Bytes & Windows Security
gunrunnerjohn said:
Portable apps originally downloaded to the desktop in a folder. Obviously, many folks will want to move them, do you still know about them after they're moved?
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We made some improvements in the last build. As long as you change the path in the settings and the binaries (EXE, ZIP, Etc.) exist in the relocated folder, I believe we should detect it now. Let me know if you see different.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    WIndows
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
PatchMyPC said:
We made some improvements in the last build. As long as you change the path in the settings and the binaries (EXE, ZIP, Etc.) exist in the relocated folder, I believe we should detect it now. Let me know if you see different.
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I'm not sure I understand. The folder was on the desktop, and it just contains the program files or ZIP files. What do you mean change path in settings?

Here's the folder on the desktop. Clearly, I'm not leaving it there.

Are you saying you have to leave all the stuff in this one folder and update the Portables Location?

1747424252296.webp

1747424538542.webp

Another question comes to mind looking at the two configuration links. Why is there two similar PatchMyPC folders, one with and one without spaces?

1747424512944.webp
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 24H2, Build 26100.4061, Experience Pack 1000.26100.84.0
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Home Brew
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 14500
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte B760M G P WIFI
    Memory
    64GB DDR4
    Graphics Card(s)
    GeForce RTX 4060
    Sound Card
    Chipset Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG 45" Ultragear, Acer 24" 1080p
    Screen Resolution
    5120x1440, 1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Crucial P310 2TB 2280 PCIe Gen4 3D NAND NVMe M.2 SSD (O/S)
    Silicon Power 2TB US75 Nvme PCIe Gen4 M.2 2280 SSD (backup)
    Crucial BX500 2TB 3D NAND (2nd backup)
    External off-line backup Drives: 2 NVMe 4TB drives in external enclosures
    PSU
    Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 750W
    Case
    LIAN LI LANCOOL 216 E-ATX PC Case
    Cooling
    Lots of fans!
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Comfort Curve 2000
    Mouse
    Logitech G305
    Internet Speed
    Verizon FiOS 1GB
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Malware Bytes & Windows Security
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 24H2, Build 26100.4061, Experience Pack 1000.26100.84.0
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Home Brew
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 14400
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte B760M DS3H AX
    Memory
    32GB DDR5
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel 700 Embedded GPU
    Sound Card
    Realtek Embedded
    Monitor(s) Displays
    27" HP 1080p
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Crucial P310 2TB 2280 PCIe Gen4 eD NAND PCIe SSD
    Samsung EVO 990 2TB NVMe Gen4 SSD
    Samsung 2TB SATA SSD
    PSU
    Thermaltake Smart BM3 650W
    Case
    Okinos Micro ATX Case
    Cooling
    Fans
    Mouse
    Logitech G305
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Comfort Curve 2000
    Internet Speed
    Verizon FiOS 1GB
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Malware Bytes & Windows Security
gunrunnerjohn said:
I'm not sure I understand. The folder was on the desktop, and it just contains the program files or ZIP files. What do you mean change path in settings?

Here's the folder on the desktop. Clearly, I'm not leaving it there.

Are you saying you have to leave all the stuff in this one folder and update the Portables Location?
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The default location if you choose to install a portable add is on the desktop. If you don't want portable apps to download to that folder on the desktop you can Cut the folder, move it somewhere else, then in the Settings change the folder to match where you moved it.

1747443890498.webp


gunrunnerjohn said:
Another question comes to mind looking at the two configuration links. Why is there two similar PatchMyPC folders, one with and one without spaces?
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One folder is for the log files "PatchMyPC" and downloads, the other "Patch My PC" is for self-updates. We can likely improve this in the future.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    WIndows
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
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