PatchMyPC 4.1.0.4

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What's new in 5.0.0.0 (22-Oct/2024)​

• New Features and Changes​
  • Modern and Fluent Design with Dark Mode
    • Updated the user interface to a modern, fluent design.
      
    • Added support for Dark Mode.
      
  • New Logo
    • Introduced a new logo for the application.
      
  • No longer Portable
    • Home Updater is now installed with an MSI installer.
      
  • 64-Bit Only
    • Home Updater is now exclusively a 64-bit application.
      
  • Rescan Updates with F5
    • Pressing F5 now rescans for updates.
      
  • New Grid View for Apps
    • Implemented a grid view for displaying apps.
      
  • Dynamic and Improved Search
    • Search functionality is now dynamic and more efficient.
      
  • General Improvements in App Detection
    • Enhanced the mechanisms for detecting installed applications.
      
  • Download Percentage Display
    • The download percentage is now shown while downloading apps.
      
  • “My Apps” Tab
    • Installed apps now have their own tab called “My Apps”.
      
  • “App Library” Tab
    • The “App Library” tab now includes all supported products.
      
  • Total Number of Apps Displayed
    • The total number of all apps or installed apps is now displayed on the respective tabs.
      
  • Live/Dynamic Sessions
    • Get the latest updates without restarting the app—just hit Rescan.
      
  • Easier Individual App Installation and Updates
    • It’s now simpler to install or update apps individually:
      • Click “Install” on apps from the App Library; the first app will install, and the rest will be pending.
        
      • Click “Outdated” on apps from My Apps; the first update will install, and the rest will be pending.
        
  • Improved Access to Update Options
    • Access options for each update (e.g., Disable Silent Install, Disable Scanning) more easily.
      
  • Faster Addition of New Apps
    • New apps can be added much faster than before.
      
  • Simplified Resolution of App Detection Issues
    • Issues or changes with app names or detection are now easier and faster to resolve, Advanced Matching, and Vendor Filtering.
      
  • Easier Access to Cache and Portable Locations
    • Edit and access the cache and portable locations more easily (now accessible from the main window, bottom-right).
      
  • Improved Uninstaller
    • The uninstaller is now wider and clearer, featuring icons, a multi-select option, and dynamic search.
      
  • Improved Update Detection
    • Home Updater now detects only the latest installed version of an app to avoid confusion and prevent detecting older versions.
      
    • Removed Options
      
  • IT Pro Caching Mode
    
  • Don’t Delete App Installers
    
  • Delete Shortcuts for Apps
    
  • Install 32-Bit Apps on New InstallsRequirements​
    
  • Microsoft Windows Runtime 8.0
    • Home Updater v5 no longer requires .NET Framework 4.5.
      
    • It now requires the latest Microsoft Windows Runtime 8.0, which installs silently with the Home Updater installer.
      
  • 64-Bit Only
    • Home Updater is now exclusively a 64-bit application.
      

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