DcUpdater

DcUpdater 1.32.01

Check and manage software updates

DcUpdater checks for updates for multiple programs from one place and can help download and install them. Users can inspect retrieved files and their sources in an activity log, visit program websites, and choose whether to handle installations manually. Developers can add support using two small XML files, one bundled with their software and one hosted on a server.

DcUpdater 1.32.01 details

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License: Freeware
Price: FREE
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File size: 1.58 MB
Downloads: 239
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DcUpdaterOtherWindows 2000, Windows 2003, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows Vista x64, Windows 7, Windows 7 x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 x64, Windows 10, Windows 10 x64

User Rating: 3.5 (2 votes)

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DcUpdater for Windows 10 - Full description

DcUpdater is a freeware update checker for people who want to monitor several software programs from one place. It checks for available updates and can help download and install them, rather than requiring each program to be checked individually. The utility is also intended for software developers who want to add update-checking support to their own applications.

For everyday use, DcUpdater can check a collection of supported programs and show information about each one. Users can open a program's website for details or choose how much of the update process to handle themselves. Downloads and installations can be performed manually, or DcUpdater can take care of them, giving users control over how updates are applied.

The program emphasizes visibility into its activity: it shows which files are retrieved and where they come from, and provides a complete activity log. Update checks are designed to use minimal bandwidth, making routine checks less demanding than downloading full installers unnecessarily. These controls are useful for reviewing what the utility is doing before deciding whether to proceed with an update.

Developers can add support for DcUpdater by creating two small XML text files: one distributed with the software and another hosted on the developer's server. This provides a straightforward way to publish update information without building a separate update-checking interface into an application. DcUpdater is suited to users maintaining multiple programs and developers seeking a simple update mechanism. It is freeware for Windows, with support listed for systems through Windows 10.

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