PatchWise Free for Windows

Name: PatchWise Free
Rating: 3.9 (8 reviews)
Author: Hanmen Software

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Download.com staffFebruary 26, 2026

PatchWise Free is a user-friendly tool that generates self-extracting patch packages for software updates. It offers integrated compression, customizable visuals, and multilingual support, ideal for beginners.

Pros
- Creates small, self-extracting executable patch files.
- Integrated compression technology for efficient patching.
- Customizable visual package options.
- Supports multilingual patch distribution.
- Designed for ease of use by beginners.
Cons
- Free version lacks advanced functions.
- Limited features compared to Standard and Professional versions.

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GENERAL

Release: September 13, 2002

Latest update: February 26, 2026

Version: 3.25

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows NT
Windows 95
Windows 98
Windows XP
Windows 2000
Windows 10
Windows ME

Additional Requirements: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP, Internet Explorer 4.0

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 28,096

Downloads Last Week: 3

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User Reviews

3.9/5

8 User Votes

Fantastic for a freebie
elray65January 30, 2010
Pros
I first used this program about 8 years ago and I'm still using it. My computer died last week so I've downloaded it again for the new one.
Cons
Pity they have never updated it because it is a good program.
Summary
symantec version 11 finds W32.HLLP.Yero.Worm.dr
budabingAugust 29, 2009
Pros
cannot use
Cons
contains virus
Summary
Great!
gtadogg91November 5, 2005
Pros
Makes Everything Faster! No Viruses, etc.
Cons
Nothing At ALL!
Summary
Effecient patching software
KingstoneJuly 27, 2005
Pros
The patching engine is incredible. For example, on a 50mb file it produced a 50kb patch while other patching programs (even commercial ones) produced 26mb! <p>Very friendly, easy to use and has many options. <p>Good if you want fast quality patches for your programs.
Cons
Summary
Files were corrupt
August 2, 2004
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Summary
This is not a good product when I went to open mine after downloading it, I got an error stating that the files were corrupt so I immediatly deleted them from my pc and ran nortons scan to make sure that it did not do any harm to my computer
This and Inno Setup is a perfect match!
May 1, 2004
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This is the best patch maker ever! Ive tried lots of different ones but this has beeb the best! Best of all it's FREE!
May 5, 2003
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Summary
This works good.
December 2, 2002
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Developer’s Description

By Hanmen Software

Create patches for your software.

From the developer: "This free easy-to-use patch generator helps create instant patch package for software or file updating. The package is a small size self-extracting executable file in famous installer style. Packages can be distributed over the Internet. It's patch engine has integrated compression technology, customizable visual package options and multilingual support. As regards to meet the demand of updating frequently, it is absolutely a good solution. PatchWise Free is developed for beginners. If you or your company want more advanced functions, our other products: PatchWise Standard and PatchWise Professional will be more suitable for you, and they will present soon."

PatchWise Free for Windows

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User Reviews

Fantastic for a freebie

symantec version 11 finds W32.HLLP.Yero.Worm.dr

Great!

Effecient patching software

Files were corrupt

This and Inno Setup is a perfect match!

This works good.

Developer’s Description