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Downloads:

140,658

Downloads of v 3.4.0.0:

426

Last Update:

23 Jan 2018

Package Maintainer(s):

Software Author(s):

  • Patch My PC

Tags:

patch-my-pc admin software update updates freeware

Patch my PC

This is not the latest version of Patch my PC available.

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3.4.0.0 | Updated: 23 Jan 2018

Downloads:

140,658

Downloads of v 3.4.0.0:

426

Maintainer(s):

Software Author(s):

  • Patch My PC

Patch my PC 3.4.0.0

This is not the latest version of Patch my PC available.

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All Checks are Passing

3 Passing Tests


Validation Testing Passed


Verification Testing Passed

Details

Scan Testing Successful:

No detections found in any package files

Details
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Deployment Method: Individual Install, Upgrade, & Uninstall

To install Patch my PC, run the following command from the command line or from PowerShell:

>

To upgrade Patch my PC, run the following command from the command line or from PowerShell:

>

To uninstall Patch my PC, run the following command from the command line or from PowerShell:

>

Deployment Method:

NOTE

This applies to both open source and commercial editions of Chocolatey.

1. Enter Your Internal Repository Url

(this should look similar to https://community.chocolatey.org/api/v2/)


2. Setup Your Environment

1. Ensure you are set for organizational deployment

Please see the organizational deployment guide

2. Get the package into your environment

  • Open Source or Commercial:
    • Proxy Repository - Create a proxy nuget repository on Nexus, Artifactory Pro, or a proxy Chocolatey repository on ProGet. Point your upstream to https://community.chocolatey.org/api/v2/. Packages cache on first access automatically. Make sure your choco clients are using your proxy repository as a source and NOT the default community repository. See source command for more information.
    • You can also just download the package and push it to a repository Download

3. Copy Your Script

choco upgrade patch-my-pc -y --source="'INTERNAL REPO URL'" --version="'3.4.0.0'" [other options]

See options you can pass to upgrade.

See best practices for scripting.

Add this to a PowerShell script or use a Batch script with tools and in places where you are calling directly to Chocolatey. If you are integrating, keep in mind enhanced exit codes.

If you do use a PowerShell script, use the following to ensure bad exit codes are shown as failures:


choco upgrade patch-my-pc -y --source="'INTERNAL REPO URL'" --version="'3.4.0.0'" 
$exitCode = $LASTEXITCODE

Write-Verbose "Exit code was $exitCode"
$validExitCodes = @(0, 1605, 1614, 1641, 3010)
if ($validExitCodes -contains $exitCode) {
  Exit 0
}

Exit $exitCode

- name: Install patch-my-pc
  win_chocolatey:
    name: patch-my-pc
    version: '3.4.0.0'
    source: INTERNAL REPO URL
    state: present

See docs at https://docs.ansible.com/ansible/latest/modules/win_chocolatey_module.html.


chocolatey_package 'patch-my-pc' do
  action    :install
  source   'INTERNAL REPO URL'
  version  '3.4.0.0'
end

See docs at https://docs.chef.io/resource_chocolatey_package.html.


cChocoPackageInstaller patch-my-pc
{
    Name     = "patch-my-pc"
    Version  = "3.4.0.0"
    Source   = "INTERNAL REPO URL"
}

Requires cChoco DSC Resource. See docs at https://github.com/chocolatey/cChoco.


package { 'patch-my-pc':
  ensure   => '3.4.0.0',
  provider => 'chocolatey',
  source   => 'INTERNAL REPO URL',
}

Requires Puppet Chocolatey Provider module. See docs at https://forge.puppet.com/puppetlabs/chocolatey.


4. If applicable - Chocolatey configuration/installation

See infrastructure management matrix for Chocolatey configuration elements and examples.

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Package Approved

This package was approved as a trusted package on 23 Jan 2018.

Description

A key component of staying safe online is keeping your computer up-to-date. Hackers and virus writers love outdated software. It might contain a security vulnerability or "hole" that can provide them with access to your computer. Outdated software can also be buggy, or have performance issues, which is usually fixed with a newer version of the software. These are two of the main reasons why it is important to keep the software on your computer updated (or "patched").

Patch My PC Updater is a free, easy-to-use program that keeps over 100 programs up-to-date on your computer. It is also an easy way to install any of these programs on to your computer.When you open Patch My PC Updater, it will scan your system for outdated programs.

Whether you are a computer novice, semi-tech savvy, the go-to tech person for your family and friends, or an IT professional, Patch My PC Updater will make patching your PC easy.

Features

  • Easy to use User Interface
  • Outdated software will show in Red
  • Up to date will show in Green
  • Not installed software will show up as Black
  • Patches many common third party products e.g. Reader, Flash, Java, Quicktime and More
  • Portable and very small around 500 Kb.
  • Scan and install needed Windows updates
  • Quickly uninstall multiple programs
  • Enable or disable programs
  • Set updates to happen on a schedule

Notes

  • Link to start menu is no longer working. Looking for a package writer who can fix this.

tools\chocolateyInstall.ps1
$ErrorActionPreference = 'Stop';

$toolsDir = "$(Split-Path -Parent $MyInvocation.MyCommand.Definition)"

# Combatibility - This function has not been merged
if (!(Get-Command Install-ChocolateyPinnedItem -errorAction SilentlyContinue)) {
  . "$toolsDir\helpers.ps1"
}

$packageArgs = @{
  packageName    = 'patch-my-pc'
  file           = "$toolsDir\PatchMyPC.exe"
  url            = 'https://patchmypc.net/freeupdater/PatchMyPC.exe'
  checksum       = 'f314a244d14393d7355fde782ddcabe1edb97121a5ef19b7ab835ac6932c88af'
  checksumType   = 'sha256'
}

Get-ChocolateyWebFile @packageArgs

Install-ChocolateyPinnedItem $packageArgs.file
tools\helpers.ps1
function Install-ChocolateyPinnedItem {
  param(
    [Parameter(Mandatory = $true)]
    [ValidateNotNullOrEmpty()]
    [string]$target,
    [string]$taskbar
  )

  # We need to know the translation for the Explorer context-menu item for pinning an item to the start-menu or taskbar.
  # Be careful. Commands vary from Windows version to version. E.g. Win7 -> Startmenu; Win8 -> Start;
  # We need loose matching. So we want to match the action (Pin) and the target (Start(menu) or Task(bar)) separately.

  # Translations
  # PLEASE ADD LANGUAGES
  # or even better, figure out a way to pin items to start without using this MONSTROUS trick.

  # Pin (to start)
  $verbPin = @{}
  $verbPin['da-DK'] = "Fastgør"
  $verbPin['en-US'] = "Pin"
  $verbPin['fi-FI'] = "Kiinnitä"
  $verbPin['nb-NO'] = "Fest"
  $verbPin['nl-NL'] = "Vastmaken"
  $verbPin['sv-SE'] = "Fäst"

  # (Pin to) Start
  $verbStart = @{}
  $verbStart['da-DK'] = "Start"
  $verbStart['en-US'] = "Start"
  $verbStart['fi-FI'] = "Käynnistä"
  $verbStart['nb-NO'] = "Start"
  $verbStart['nl-NL'] = "Start"
  $verbStart['sv-SE'] = "Start"

  # (Pin to) Taskbar
  $verbTask = @{}
  $verbTask['da-DK'] = "Proceslinje"
  $verbTask['en-US'] = "Task"
  $verbTask['fi-FI'] = "Tehtävälkkiin"
  $verbTask['nb-NO'] = "Oppgavelinjen"
  $verbTask['nl-NL'] = "Taak"
  $verbTask['sv-SE'] = "Aktivitetsfältet"

  # Get Locale
  $locale = (get-culture).Name
  # Not sure if get-culture < Windows 8, better not use

  # Switch for Taskbar instead of Start
  if ($taskbar -eq "") {
    $verbAction = $verbStart
  } else {
    $verbAction = $verbTask
  }

  # Path exists?
  if (-not (test-path "$target")) {
    Write-Output "No such file: '$target'";
    exit
  }

  $pinned   = $false
  $path     = split-path "$target"
  $file     = split-path "$target" -leaf
  $explorer = new-object -com "Shell.Application"
  $folder   = $explorer.nameSpace($path)
  $item     = $folder.parseName($file)
  $options  = $item.Verbs()	# > $null # This will still output irrelevant warnings for certain context menu items such as github. How to I hide these?

  foreach ($option in $options) {
    $oName = $option.Name.Replace("&","")

    # Be careful. Commands vary from Windows version to version. E.g. Win7 -> Startmenu; Win8 -> Start;
    # We need loose matching.
    # WARNING - This trick might also cause UNpinning if $file was already pinned!

    # First, match Pin
    foreach ($vPin in $verbPin.values) {
      if ($oName -imatch $vPin) {
        # Second, match action (either Start or Task(bar))
        foreach ($vAction in $verbAction.values) {
          if ($oName -imatch $vAction) {
            # Write-Output "Locale detected: $($vAction.key)" # Don't know key in values-foreach
            Write-Output "Command detected: $oName"
            Write-Output "Executing '$oName' for '$target'"
            $option.DoIt()
            $pinned = $true
            break
          }
        }
        if ($pinned) { break }
      }
    }
  }
  if ($pinned) { Write-Output "Succesfully Pinned '$file'" }
  else { Write-Output "Could not pin '$file'" }
}
tools\PatchMyPC.exe.GUI
 

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Chocolatey Pro provides runtime protection from possible malware.

Add to Builder Version Downloads Last Updated Status
Patch my PC 4.5.0.3 30494 Tuesday, April 4, 2023 Approved
Patch my PC 4.5.0.0 30605 Saturday, October 22, 2022 Approved
Patch my PC 4.2.0.5 8079 Tuesday, January 25, 2022 Approved
Patch my PC 4.2.0.4 3167 Thursday, August 12, 2021 Approved
Patch my PC 4.2.0.3 2088 Saturday, April 10, 2021 Approved
Patch my PC 4.2.0.2 773 Thursday, March 4, 2021 Approved
Patch my PC 4.2.0.0 5402 Tuesday, September 29, 2020 Approved
Patch my PC 4.1.0.5 1109 Thursday, May 28, 2020 Approved
Patch my PC 4.1.0.4 4599 Friday, February 14, 2020 Approved
Patch my PC 4.1.0.3 3391 Wednesday, July 10, 2019 Approved
Patch my PC 4.1.0.2 1318 Tuesday, January 1, 2019 Approved
Patch my PC 4.1.0.1 661 Friday, September 14, 2018 Approved
Patch my PC 4.1.0.0 393 Tuesday, August 21, 2018 Approved
Patch my PC 4.0.1.5 708 Tuesday, April 10, 2018 Approved
Patch my PC 4.0.1.4 416 Sunday, March 25, 2018 Approved
Patch my PC 4.0.1.3 362 Thursday, March 22, 2018 Approved
Patch my PC 4.0.0.7 781 Friday, March 9, 2018 Approved
Patch my PC 4.0.0.6 376 Saturday, March 3, 2018 Approved
Patch my PC 4.0.0.5 368 Wednesday, February 28, 2018 Approved
Patch my PC 4.0.0.4 373 Sunday, February 25, 2018 Approved
Patch my PC 4.0.0.3 334 Saturday, February 24, 2018 Approved
Patch my PC 4.0.0.1 374 Thursday, February 22, 2018 Approved
Patch my PC 3.4.1.0 3555 Tuesday, January 30, 2018 Approved
Patch my PC 3.4.0.0 426 Tuesday, January 23, 2018 Approved
Patch my PC 3.3.0.1 2026 Tuesday, December 19, 2017 Approved
Patch my PC 3.3.0.0 579 Sunday, December 17, 2017 Approved
Patch my PC 3.2.5.13 398 Thursday, December 14, 2017 Approved
Patch my PC 3.2.5.11 375 Thursday, December 14, 2017 Approved
Patch my PC 3.2.5.1 537 Saturday, September 30, 2017 Approved
Patch my PC 3.2.5.0 550 Friday, September 22, 2017 Approved
Patch my PC 3.2.0.1 481 Wednesday, August 23, 2017 Approved
Patch my PC 3.2.0.0 457 Tuesday, August 15, 2017 Approved
Patch my PC 3.1.2.0 423 Monday, August 14, 2017 Approved
Patch my PC 3.1.1.3 444 Thursday, August 10, 2017 Approved
Patch my PC 3.1.1.0 373 Wednesday, August 9, 2017 Approved
Patch my PC 3.1.0.8 396 Wednesday, August 9, 2017 Approved
Patch my PC 3.1.0.4 421 Tuesday, August 8, 2017 Approved
Patch my PC 3.1.0.3 471 Monday, August 7, 2017 Approved
Patch my PC 3.1.0.2 412 Monday, August 7, 2017 Approved
Patch my PC 3.0.5.0 593 Saturday, March 25, 2017 Approved
Patch my PC 3.0.4.1 3759 Thursday, February 9, 2017 Approved
Patch my PC 3.0.3.0 637 Monday, October 19, 2015 Approved
Patch my PC 3.0.0.4 773 Monday, January 12, 2015 Approved
Patch my PC 2.5.0.0 545 Wednesday, August 20, 2014 Unknown

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