Solved How can I keep all my Software updated?

Is KC SUMo KC Softwares the best way to keep all software updated? Any better substitute?

I guess it depends on how much software you've got and what you want or need to keep an eye on.
Usually the installers themselves will check for updates but, if you want bulk monitoring Ninite is similar but that route is probably more taxing on your machine.

https://ninite.com/

I check mine manually. There's maybe 3 or 4 that are prone to vulnerabilities that I check every morning, the rest I check when it's convenient.
 

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I use Chocolatey package manager in Windows 8.1 (tutorial) and PowerShell OneGet in Windows 10 (tutorial) to install and update applications. Couldn't be easier, added bonus is I do not have to think possible third party bloatware often included in other "updaters".

Checking my app update status in Windows 8.1 just now:

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Kari
 

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    6 GB
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I use Chocolatey package manager in Windows 8.1 (tutorial) and PowerShell OneGet in Windows 10 (tutorial) to install and update applications. Couldn't be easier, added bonus is I do not have to think possible third party bloatware often included in other "updaters".

Checking my app update status in Windows 8.1 just now:
Kari
sounds cool and what if i want to take backup of exe/setup file?
 

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Why on earth would you do that?

An example. You do install the VLC Player using Chocolatey with one simple command CHOCO INSTALL VLC. Later on you check if it's up to date with command CHOCO UPDATE VLC.

Whenever you need to reinstall it, or install it on another computer, just run command CHOCO INSTALL VLC. You do not need the installer saved locally.

Kari
 

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    6 GB
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    ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5850 Graphics
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    Beats sound system with integrated subwoofer
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    As Envy runs a bit warm, I have it on a Cooler Master pad
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    Logitech MX1000 Laser (Bluetooth)
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    Maxthon 3.5.2., IE11
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    Windows Defender 4.3.9431.0
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    Windows in English, additional user accounts in Finnish, German and Swedish.
Be careful what you wish for, sometimes updating software tends to invite trouble, adware etc. when I have a piece of software that works perfectly, I tend to leave it alone and turn off the automatic updater.
 

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    Gateway GT5404
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    Intel Core 2 Duo E6700 @ 2.66 GHz
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    Intel D945GCL
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    4GB PC2 6400 @ 800 MHz CL 6-6-6-18
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    MSI GTX660 TF3 2GB
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    Realtek HD
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    Gateway FPD1975W
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    1440 x 900
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    Samsung 850 EVO 120GB SSD / WD 500GB
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    Corsair HX750
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    OEM
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    Gateway KB-0401
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    Verizon Quantum Gateway 60 / 60
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    Chrome / IE11
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    MSE / Defender / MBAM
Be careful what you wish for, sometimes ( most times ) updating software tends to invite trouble, adware etc. when I have a piece of software that works perfectly, I tend to leave it alone and turn off the automatic updater.
That's why I prefer package managers like Chocolatey and PowerShell OneGet. No surprises there, you can install dozens of apps with one command, installers run silently in the background without any bloatware. No "Next" clicking several times, no deselecting "Would you also like to install this", no nothing. Just clean installed (and updated) apps.
 

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System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro with Media Center
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP ENVY 17-1150eg
    CPU
    1.6 GHz Intel Core i7-720QM Processor
    Memory
    6 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5850 Graphics
    Sound Card
    Beats sound system with integrated subwoofer
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17" laptop display, 22" LED and 32" Full HD TV through HDMI
    Screen Resolution
    1600*900 (1), 1920*1080 (2&3)
    Hard Drives
    Internal: 2 x 500 GB SATA Hard Disk Drive 7200 rpm
    External: 2TB for backups, 3TB USB3 network drive for media
    Cooling
    As Envy runs a bit warm, I have it on a Cooler Master pad
    Keyboard
    Logitech diNovo Media Desktop Laser (bluetooth)
    Mouse
    Logitech MX1000 Laser (Bluetooth)
    Internet Speed
    50 MB VDSL
    Browser
    Maxthon 3.5.2., IE11
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender 4.3.9431.0
    Other Info
    Windows in English, additional user accounts in Finnish, German and Swedish.
Hi Kari,
First of all, great tutorial, being that I use Ubuntu on my laptop I know how much better CLI package managers are(and faster than one w/GUI). Chocolatey looks like it would be great for people that use prepaid mobile broadband and have a metered connection, being they can turn the auto updaters off and save bandwidth. Also like you said earlier you don't have the problem with bundled software either. Look at JAVA for example, you have to turn the offers off or else the bundled junk will be added w/o any user interaction on an update: View attachment 56063.
I have also noticed lately that when you go to the Authors Site to download then send you to C(rap)NET or Filehippo.
Chocolatey looks much safer.
 

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    Intel Core i9-9900K
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus X Hero
    Memory
    32 GB Quad Kit, G.Skill Trident Z RGB Series schwarz, DDR4-3866, 18-19-19-39-2T
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    ASUS GeForce RTX 3090 ROG Strix O24G, 24576 MB GDDR6X
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    (1) HD Webcam C270 (2) NVIDIA High Definition Audio (3) Realtek High Definition Audio
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    BenQ BL2711U(4K) and a hp 27vx(1080p)
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080 x 32 bits (4294967296 colors) @ 60 Hz
    Hard Drives
    C: Samsung 960 EVO NVMe M.2 SSD
    E: & O: Libraries & OneDrive-> Samsung 850 EVO 1TB
    D: Hyper-V VM's -> Samsung PM951 Client M.2 512Gb SSD
    G: System Images -> HDD Seagate Barracuda 2TB
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    Corsair HX1000i High Performance ATX Power Supply 80+ Platinum
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    hanteks Enthoo Pro TG
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    Thermaltake Floe Riing RGB TT Premium-Edition 360mm and 3 Corsair blue LED fans
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    Trust GTX THURA
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    Trust GTX 148
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    25+/5+ (+usually faster)
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    Edge; Chrome; IE11
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    Windows Defender of course & Malwarebytes Anti-Exploit as a
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    Router: FRITZ!Box 7590 AX V2
    Sound system: SHARP HT-SBW460 Dolby Atmos Soundbar
    Webcam: Logitech BRIO ULTRA HD PRO WEBCAM 4K webcam with HDR
Chocolatey looks much safer.
It is. And so simple!

The OneGet for PowerShell will take it even further and will be native in Windows 10, I'm already using it in Windows 10 Technical Preview. You can follow the development of OneGet in Twitter, it's head developer Garret Serack maintains the Twitter account @PSOneGet. Everybody can join the open OneGet Friday meetings online (Fridays at 10 AM PST, 7 PM CET), starting again after holidays on 9th of January. Link to meetings tweeted Fridays at @PSOneGet just before the meeting.

Adobe (who else?) tried to push third party additional downloads even to OneGet as I found out, luckily the MS and OneGet team are fighting back:

[tweet]532767295840727040[/tweet]

Kari
 

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    HP ENVY 17-1150eg
    CPU
    1.6 GHz Intel Core i7-720QM Processor
    Memory
    6 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5850 Graphics
    Sound Card
    Beats sound system with integrated subwoofer
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17" laptop display, 22" LED and 32" Full HD TV through HDMI
    Screen Resolution
    1600*900 (1), 1920*1080 (2&3)
    Hard Drives
    Internal: 2 x 500 GB SATA Hard Disk Drive 7200 rpm
    External: 2TB for backups, 3TB USB3 network drive for media
    Cooling
    As Envy runs a bit warm, I have it on a Cooler Master pad
    Keyboard
    Logitech diNovo Media Desktop Laser (bluetooth)
    Mouse
    Logitech MX1000 Laser (Bluetooth)
    Internet Speed
    50 MB VDSL
    Browser
    Maxthon 3.5.2., IE11
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender 4.3.9431.0
    Other Info
    Windows in English, additional user accounts in Finnish, German and Swedish.

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Update Pro in Hyper-V/Windows 10 Pro 64 bit
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Cliff's Black & Blue Wonder
    CPU
    Intel Core i9-9900K
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus X Hero
    Memory
    32 GB Quad Kit, G.Skill Trident Z RGB Series schwarz, DDR4-3866, 18-19-19-39-2T
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS GeForce RTX 3090 ROG Strix O24G, 24576 MB GDDR6X
    Sound Card
    (1) HD Webcam C270 (2) NVIDIA High Definition Audio (3) Realtek High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    BenQ BL2711U(4K) and a hp 27vx(1080p)
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080 x 32 bits (4294967296 colors) @ 60 Hz
    Hard Drives
    C: Samsung 960 EVO NVMe M.2 SSD
    E: & O: Libraries & OneDrive-> Samsung 850 EVO 1TB
    D: Hyper-V VM's -> Samsung PM951 Client M.2 512Gb SSD
    G: System Images -> HDD Seagate Barracuda 2TB
    PSU
    Corsair HX1000i High Performance ATX Power Supply 80+ Platinum
    Case
    hanteks Enthoo Pro TG
    Cooling
    Thermaltake Floe Riing RGB TT Premium-Edition 360mm and 3 Corsair blue LED fans
    Keyboard
    Trust GTX THURA
    Mouse
    Trust GTX 148
    Internet Speed
    25+/5+ (+usually faster)
    Browser
    Edge; Chrome; IE11
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender of course & Malwarebytes Anti-Exploit as a
    Other Info
    Router: FRITZ!Box 7590 AX V2
    Sound system: SHARP HT-SBW460 Dolby Atmos Soundbar
    Webcam: Logitech BRIO ULTRA HD PRO WEBCAM 4K webcam with HDR

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    Acer Aspire M5 481PT-6644
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    Intel Core I5
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    6 GB
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    Spinning/SSD hybrid 500GB/20GB
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    ELAN Trackpad
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    18mbs/5mbs
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    Chrome
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    Windows Defender
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