Update Notifier for Windows

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Editors’ Review

Download.com staffSeptember 1, 2010

Occasionally we'll be in the middle of doing something with a seldom-used program and will be interrupted--always when we're in a hurry, of course--by a software update that must be downloaded before we can proceed. We love the idea of a program that will let us check for and download updates for all our programs at once, and that's what Update Notifier attempts to do. Unfortunately, this program works better in theory than in practice.

Update Notifier's interface is pretty easy to understand; there are three tabs that list up-to-date programs, programs on the watch list (which users must register for), and recommended programs (which seems like a sneaky way to slip some advertising into the program). The first thing that we noticed was that the list of up-to-date programs did not include everything that we have installed. Of what was displayed, we were pretty sure that we had the latest versions, so we decided to put the program through its paces by deliberately downloading outdated versions of Chrome, Opera, and Yahoo Messenger. Yahoo Messenger was the only program that Update Notifier caught. When we clicked the button to download the latest version of Yahoo Messenger we were taken to the publisher's Web site, where the download was available. Unfortunately, the version of the program that was available there was also out of date, and not just a little bit; there have been five new versions since that one. So although we love the idea of Update Notifier, it just isn't effective; its out-of-date database defeats the entire purpose of the program.

Update Notifier installs politely but leaves a folder behind upon removal. We do not recommend this program.

Update Notifier for Windows

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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: October 23, 2009

Latest update: September 1, 2010

Version: 1.1.6.141

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 2000
Windows XP
Windows 10
Windows 7
Windows Vista

Additional Requirements: None

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 7,757

Downloads Last Week: 1

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User Reviews

2.8/5

6 User Votes

overall Good program
oswalchuSeptember 5, 2010
Pros
Easy 2 download; easy 2 use...
Cons
nothing now
Summary
Good idea but "out-of-date"
ToninadaSSeptember 2, 2010
Pros
simple and easy to use
Cons
software not updated
Summary
Another average product but not the best one to get-
andreabormanJuly 30, 2010
Pros
Easy to use but did not scan all my software.
Cons
Did not scan my software and not very user friendly.
Summary
This app did not scan or list all of my software including most of my web browsers which I use a lot. Also the website is not user friendly and I could not send feedback regarding the product because the site would not recognice the cachpa. Which is security letters you have to type to confirm you are not sending spam,even though I typed it correctly. This and also the fact it did not include all my software is why I would not get this product.
Software lists out of date
starofaleApril 17, 2010
Pros
Direct links to download updates
Cons
Software database is not kept up to date.
Summary
Not useful as it doesn't recognise new updates
this is the best--better than tech tracker
kfowler131September 18, 2009
Pros
unlike tecktracker is downloads the free version-not the pay for pro version One in a while it will, but will tell which-free or pro
Cons
there isn't much not to like
Summary
Not downloading shareware or pro versions, because it generally goes with the updated free--and tells you otherwise
Quite handy to have
howardfernsApril 28, 2009
Pros
Open it up & it displays a list of all your software with ticks against those that have updates available. You might not have been aware of these. Right-click on it to go to a download page. You can also deselect ones you want to ignore.
Cons
It's nice to be notified, but personally I prefer to download from cnet - the devil I know - rather than the publishers.
Summary
It's still fairly new, so you might have software installed that doesn't come up on the list. If so, just send the publishers, Clean Soft, the details. They will add it to the list providing they can find enough info about it.<br /><br /><span class='notifyMsg'> Updated </span>on Jul 23, 2009<p/>For last month it doesn't work more often than it does - when I open it, it keeps displaying message "Could not connect to server. Please try again later." Deduct one star, two if it doesn't improve.<br /><br /><span class='notifyMsg'> Updated </span>on Aug 13, 2009<p/>I've uninstalled it now, because it often fails to connect to the server, and lately was showing 3 updates, but when I downlaoded the Software Informer plugin on Advanced Systemcare Free, that showed 20 updates. They may only be minor ones, but that's a heck of a difference.

Developer’s Description

By Clean Softs Professional Association

Scan your computer for installed software and displays a list of updates.

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? You can see the status of ALL of your installed softs with direct download links for each one.