AutoPatcher 5.6 Stand-Alone modules
Posted by Renato Ribeiro on June 5th, 2007 |
After the so much wanted May release, we release the Stand-Alone modules.
This modules include free stuff and can be used in any AutoPatcher 5.6 English release.
Note: this modules are only for June versions!
Each module contains a single program, and here is the list:
7-Zip 4.42
Adobe Reader 8.1
AVG Anti-Virus Free 7.5
Paint.NET 3.08
Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.4
Mozilla Thunderbird 2.0
Unlocker 1.8.5
New modules (thanks Joe):
CCleaner 1.40.520
Foobar 2000
You can find all the modules and info here.
June 5th, 2007 at 9:41 pm
GREAT JUZ WAT I NEEDED !!!!!
June 6th, 2007 at 12:56 am
Many thanks to you guys!
It’s very much appreciated.
June 6th, 2007 at 4:59 am
Good job. You can insert also AntiVir updates? ;-)
June 6th, 2007 at 5:23 am
****GREAT *****
What else we want..
Plz insert Open Office also.
June 6th, 2007 at 5:45 am
Can I have Kaspersky’s Autopatcher Stand Alone modules? =)
June 6th, 2007 at 6:32 am
Open Office? The module would be ~97 MB… :s
About Kaspersky, the maximum I can do is create the apm file itself, i can’t and won’t include commercial software.
June 6th, 2007 at 7:10 am
A few modules that would be great:
CCleaner
Foxit Reader
foobar2000
VLC Media Player
Media Player Classic
Daemon Tools
uTorrent
I’ll have a look at how to make them myself.
June 6th, 2007 at 8:49 am
I’d like to second CCleaner and VLC
June 6th, 2007 at 9:45 am
I have made a foobar2000 module and a CCleaner one. They are unofficial as I don’t know how/if you can sign them. This is the first time I have made AP modules so I hope they are okay. Tested and working on 2 machines here.
foobar2000 0.9.4.3
CCleaner 1.40.520 - No toolbar, Eng only
http://download.madink.co.uk/downloads/index.php?dir=AutoPatcher
Hope someone finds them useful.
June 6th, 2007 at 10:49 am
I’ll fix some errors and will make them official.
June 6th, 2007 at 11:07 am
Kind of a neat feature, but I can’t see a widespread use of this at all.
I suppose sysadmins may want a quick way to install multiple applications on PCs in one quick swift. However, if that’s the case, they really shouldn’t be using this software, but a combination of imaging software for global client loads and setting privilege levels on machines.
It’s a neat concept to have a bundle of commonly used apps, but everyone uses different apps, and additionally, uses them with different configurations, views, and settings (and of course, installs them in different locations).
Wouldn’t it be better to promote users to always go grab the latest copy anyway? Especially considering common updates, patches, and “definition” files for the folks that use anti-virus/cleaning software.
On a personal note, I don’t really use ANY of those released apps (although many folks do). It seems almost like an audience isolation or niche market, and that might not be the best course of action (you may be limiting your user base by appearing to appeal only to a subset).
Although I don’t personally use anti-virus or cleaning software, the anti-virus software is a neat idea too, but with the CONSTANT changing of the definitions, I’m not sure it’s a good idea to include. It’s a good idea for the vast majority of folks to have some sort of AV software–but this may imply that only a one-time install is needed, or deter future updates. For those folks that don’t use AV software for whatever reason (in my case, rigorous machine management and understanding of security permits me to skip out), again, we have a potential audience isolation. Perhaps nitpicking and really not important, but I thought I’d point it out.
Good luck.
June 6th, 2007 at 11:26 am
@ Paper Clip
you’re missing a vital segment of the market who do use this; it’s not as niche as you think. oh, and all the technical jargon makes you sound so smart, I *must* worship at your feet. We are so honored to know what YOU use so that we, too, can follow in the footsteps of greatness.
June 6th, 2007 at 11:39 am
AutoPatcher Team:
You can’t possibly support every dweebie geek’s personal configuration, personal preferences, and bloatware. You have created a dynamite Win (and soon to be Office) tool so please don’t try to turn your product into RyanVM or some other bloated piece of @#$% that no one without a 15 Gig line can download.
If you feel the need, tell these “can’t you include for special me” crybabies the instructions to f2ck up AutoPatcher on their own.
Please don’t submit to these lazy dorks !!!! who are too frikkin’ lazy to DL Open Office and install it their lazy ass self !!!!
You can’t please ALL the people ALL the time ~ and that is OK !!!!
June 6th, 2007 at 11:49 am
AutoPatcher Team:
By the way, my opinions & attitudes reflect the experience of a guy that worked in 2 software companies and actually ran one. “NO” is a very necessary word to learn and use often ………
…. so is “Are you out of your frikkin’ mind …?”
especially in your “give it away for free” environment, so why not ask for the moon …
June 6th, 2007 at 12:14 pm
@Renato Ribeiro
Thanks for adding my modules!
I’ve made a couple more:
VLC Media Player 0.8.6b
WinRAR 3.70 - Can you use this since it’s shareware? I’ll find use it anyway :P
http://download.madink.co.uk/downloads/index.php?dir=AutoPatcher
June 6th, 2007 at 12:16 pm
Bubba Gump puts it a little more.. roughly, but indeed, you don’t want to fall into the trap of supporting these low level configurations. Keep AP high-level, performing the task it was meant to do. :)
As for that ‘trendless’ guy, why are you being like that? I was making valid points, and I certainly didn’t use any “jardon” that an AP user wouldn’t or shouldn’t understand. Additionally, I never even mentioned what I use.
Maybe you should invest in a dictionary and some friends.
June 6th, 2007 at 1:15 pm
How about a registry tweak for Win2k’s 128 GB limit?
June 6th, 2007 at 1:20 pm
download autopatcher XP
June 6th, 2007 at 2:03 pm
I thought th idea of a modular AP wasn’t all that new. Except for the Windows updates, the new AutoPatcher seems a lot similar to [url=http://www.wpiw.net/config.html]WPI, at least concerning the final result (except for the WU as I stated before).
June 7th, 2007 at 2:01 am
@Everyone
Geeezzzzzz can’t we all just stop bickering about stupid petty things?
Could there maybe be a section on the neowin forum where users of autopatcher can submit their own modules (made from the tool that is supplied with autopatcher) and label them as unofficial and all the jargon about how they are 3rd party?
June 7th, 2007 at 3:04 am
Personally, I think that Unlocker should be considered as a mandatory part of AP, because, let’s face it folks…with the incredible volume of poor programmers at MS who don’t nkow how to close a file when it’s not in use, there is ALWAYS going to be a need for Unlocker.
As for the rest, much as I hate to say it, I don’t see much reason to include modules for things that can be freely downloaded. It seems almost like a government “make work project” that’s really not accomplishing anything other than making it “appear” that something’e being done…when it’s not really giving any real gains in the end.
Keep sloggin’ away in the trenches on AP itself…that’s what most people (I believe) came here for in the first place. For those who didn’t come here for AP, perhaps someone should tell them about “Google”…
June 7th, 2007 at 3:09 am
)(*!@#!!! Hit the button too early. d8^/
I do, however, think that those people who feel that “alternatives” to MS-force-fed bloatwa…errrr…software such as MediaPlayer may still be worth compiling into modules. I’ve heard nothing but good things about VLC, and I may even break down and try it one of these days, next time a format becomes neccessary. (Putting this machine off for 4 years now…so at least ONE is ripe! ;)
June 7th, 2007 at 11:23 am
All seems to work well with v5.6. This is a very important resource because Microsoft Update seems to fail to pick up important updates and the user would otherwise remain in ignorance. Autopatcher ensures that all updates are applied.
June 7th, 2007 at 12:09 pm
Thanks for all the time and work you put into these!
June 7th, 2007 at 2:32 pm
There is no point in making modules for Adobe Reader, Firefox or similar stuff. Why?
- Reason 1: People who want such personalized installations can gain a lot much by using RyanVM Integrator, nLite, WPI (I know it is not similar to the other two) or any project alike. They provide a lot more customization to the installation then AutoPatcher could.
- Reason 2: Most if not all people use AP for its Windows updates. None of us use it just for the latest java or flash or some such. Actually we do but we use it for the Windows Updates & latest java, WU & latest flash etc.
Modularization is a good thing but only the necessary or rather unnecessary modules should be made. The DirectX or WMP10 or MCE addons are on the spot. However I think flash should be in the extras addon, IE7 and its updates have their own module etc.
There was so much hype about the modularization of the new AP but it seems the core file is bigger then it was the version before, when DirectX, WMP10 and all the extras were all included. If modularization is the the new thing with AP then make it more freakin’ modular! Modulate :D that humongous Core!
All that aside, the new AP is definitely worth the wait.
June 7th, 2007 at 8:46 pm
1. I use Autoupdater for new installs and updating peoples computers who come in for repairs.
2. in new installs, i always install acrobat reader the latest version spybot, adaware, firefox, and AVG free if they don’t purchase any antivirus.
3. these modules allow me to intergrate most of those programs, thereby saving me a great deal of time, if your building over a dozen computers a week, Installing those same programs over and over again can take alot of time that you can spend better elsewhere.
4. after i create the answer file to the tweeks and settings i like(which i do once per autopatcher update each month), i hit next, and come back later and hit finish, and its done. no more “okay ive installed MS updates, now to spend another 15 minutes install all the 3rd party programs” its done. a registry entry for the stores contact details and desktop background and the computer is ready. (which could probably be integrated into autopatcher as well if i found the time.)
6. you don’t like the module part of autopatcher don’t use it, why are people complaining about expanding the scope of autopatcher when the original concept has not been compromised in anyway, unless the expanded scope of autopatcher in someway reduces the functionality of its design, i say keep the creative juices flowing.
7. id like to thank the creater of autopatcher and everyone else who has contributed and assisted in its creation this is a great product that saves everyone time and downloads.
June 7th, 2007 at 10:08 pm
I have just tried to apply update to xp. Hung on group policy management console with SP1. With autopatcher using 99% CPU
June 8th, 2007 at 2:25 am
just want to say thanks guys. I appreciate your work. I’d rather not see you junk AP up with a lot of freeware and turn it into a 250MB download. There is a huge amount of freeware sites and people could no as I do and keep a updated CDR of their favorite freeware.
Personally I think you have the best Win updates program.
Keep it clean.
Thanks again.
June 8th, 2007 at 9:34 am
AutoPatcher Team:
No wonder the nerd squad wants every toady 3rd party add-on inserted ~ people like “Jamoise” are using your FREE work product to make money for themselves or, their employer and deriving a paycheck for themselves - SCUM !!!!
The AP Team idid not bust their collective hump, taking mountains of abuse from selected crybabies so scum like you can walk off with their product and wind up better off economically than they are. You are worst than the the moral-less theiving Chinese software pirates. This is is not the intent here ~
You better PayPal at least $100 bucks to the AP Team to at least buy them a pizza or an occassional HDD or new MoBo to do their development on !!!!! How about an ounce of decency here !!!!
June 8th, 2007 at 6:59 pm
How about $150… worth every dime!
I just assumed that I would be notified thru the forum email.
Sorry,
But I will do it now.
Thanks, Thanks, Thanks.
June 11th, 2007 at 7:29 am
where can i found the Autopatcher May XP 32-bit Full Italian release ?
June 11th, 2007 at 10:44 am
Nice job guys! AP is a shining example of focus, effort & skill. I’d just like to echo some of the sentiment concerning future “bundling”…
When I think of you guys working away, wielding your “areas of expertise” it gives me great confidence to imagine that the collective is intently focussed on patching and updating Windows OSs as well as they possibly can be. The sense of “specific purpose” is a very powerful attraction to your work, it creates a bond of trust very few developers achieve in today’s environment.
So many successful projects seem to “splutter out” or devolve into an unrecognisable mess given the inevitable grind of time and constant obstacle navigation. AP seems to defy that trend however, and I would strongly advise the team to stay tight and nurture that trust as thoroughly as possible. You guys might not think of AP as a brand, so to speak, but you might benefit from increasingly doing so.
People trust you because you have delivered what they anticipated and expected. AP is reliable, thorough and definitely an “essential” part of a conscientious geek’s toolbox. Please consider carefully the proposition of opening “Pandora’s box” as far as modules go. As other’s have stated, most if not all of the “best” applications have their own unique way of finding a home on a windows OS and all but the most novice of users would undoubtedly be aware of this and have a trick or two of their own regarding easy app install/setup.
Anyway, you’ve proved over and over that you’re all capable of making excellent decisions; I thank you very much for your time & effort. All the very guys & keep it pure!
X
June 12th, 2007 at 1:40 pm
Thank you for everything, for the free autopatcher and all. You saved my laptop from burning in hell.
June 12th, 2007 at 5:16 pm
As the administrator of about 85 computers and part of a tech team that oversees about 400 computers, I would like to say that the core function of AP has been awesome, and I look forward to a MS Office module to keep track of Office patches, updates, and add-ons.
I use Acronis to setup new PC’s or restore one that is totally hosed, but the image isn’t totally up to date so then I use AP to bring it up to date, plus I use it to keep running PC’s updated as well.
I see AP as a tool to update a PC with the things you would almost always want installed and kept up to date. For example, you want security risks like Java updated because you pretty much need it for something and it has occasionally discovered flaws that need to be patched. Things like Shockwave need to be updated to handle web sites you will eventually run across that uses it.
I do not see the benefit of having a bunch of small modules where one module installs one program. It seems to make as much work using the modules as it does using the program’s own installer. For example, Unlocker is a valuable tool, tiny footprint, and could easily be included in the core instead of downloaded and installed as a separate module. When you get into serious software choices like AVG vs other antivirus software, I say let the user or administrator install it independently. Another example is Paint.NET… sure it is a cool free paint program but now you are getting into everyday apps… just how many modules are you going to create for the thousands of programs out there?
I say keep focused on essential Windows patches, updates, and important add-ons and leave the rest of the apps to their own installers. I do vote for a MS Office module though. AP seems to be geared towards knowledgable users and techs who most likely maintain PC’s with Office on them and it is a pain to track the patches.
June 12th, 2007 at 10:23 pm
Im not sure but it seems people are slightly confused about how these modules work? you download these modules, install them, they add themself into the autopatcher addon list, you burn the contents of the autopatcher directory to a cd and it runs like the core autopatcher, but gives you options to install these addon modules along with the others already in the core. Unless you physically use the core install file on each and every computer just so they have their own copy of autopatcher +updates and then also install the extra modules. on 10+ pcs that would be a pain, and i have trouble seeing a reason to do so, when you can use 1 cd every month and update each pc in a few minutes. (after the initial hour or so for the first autopatcher update after a fresh install of SP2)
in no way does it force you to install the item unless you actually physically select it in the addon menu after autopatcher has loaded. its like the direct x add on, it doesn’t auto select it to install once you add it to your autopatcher core, you have to select it. adding modules just gives you more options to install automatictly. Depending on the system you use it on, you may not use them at all, use some, or use them all, its all optional.
June 13th, 2007 at 6:44 am
Just wanted to add my thanks to the list of people and say that these modules are a great idea - including them in the batch install that is AP saves time when setting up new PCs and I’m really looking forward to Office support too.
In response to Bubba Grump on 8th June and his attack on Jamoise, who do you think uses this program if it’s not people that ultimately make money out of it, directly by offering services to clients or indirectly by working more efficiently and saving their organisation money. Professionals use free stuff all the time and hopefully on occasion they contribute back either with a donation or by contributing to the development if they are able but this doesn’t deserve the comments that Bubba Grump made. And to prove it, here is Jamoise contributing by explaining some of the concepts to Larry - another way of giving something back by helping each other.
To the AP team - a HUGE thank you and keep up the great work.
June 13th, 2007 at 7:22 pm
Hmmm interesting how different people approach things in different ways. Out of my approximately 85 PC’s half are remote users on desktops or laptops connected to the Internet in various ways depending on location. The other half are on a LAN. Everyone is a limited user which brings up a question… does AP work properly if you use the “Run As….” to run AP as an administrator while logged on Windows as a limited user?
My procedure in the past ont he LAN was to log on as Administrator, run AP update for that month, then run AP. But I now realize why don’t I install on server once a month and just have a shortcut on each person’s PC… duh. I don’t have enough free time to think these things out… LOL.
OK now for remote users… I can’t have a single CD passed around to 45 remote locations… it would take too long… heck it would never make it. Burning 45 copies each month and making sure I got each to the 45 remote users…. mmmm nope! Since I have created a way to remote access all but one of these remote PC’s I get on them, download the monthly update, install it, and run AP. This is where I thought I don’t want to deal with all these little modules. But I have an idea while sitting here. A program called Foldershare allows PC’s to sync a folder across the Internet. Why not have the remote PC’s one-way sync with the same AP folder on the server? Yes yes I am seeing this now… am I making sense here? My God I am seeing so much time saved…. wooohooooo
And anyway Jamoise did have a good point (among others!) I didn’t think over… if I don’t like the modules, I don’t hafta use them! Sorry about that.
Thanks for getting me to think about this in more detail than I have been in the past.
June 14th, 2007 at 10:59 am
@Larry
Yeah i use AP in a similar way. Just share it through a network share and pc’s connect through a mapped network drive and run from there :D.
Same opinion about standalone modules…if u don’t want the modules u dont have to use them.
June 15th, 2007 at 7:52 pm
Probably not my place to ask, but is it possible that these kinds of software distributions would break one or two distribution legal issues?
Well, frankly speaking, these are, after all, other people’s software.
Despite being free, it doesn’t mean it’s simply fine to include it in something, distribute it, and then labeling it as “one of AutoPatcher modules” even if it still retains the original program name somewhere.
Probably most of them won’t care that their programs are being distributed a bit differently from what they intended to, but I’m just trying to express a bit of concern regarding such…well, possible legal issues, maybe?
Especially if we’re really going to include shareware programs such as WinRAR.
But then again…IANAL, so there. =b
June 16th, 2007 at 12:14 pm
sh1leshk4: I know for inclusion into the core/extras pack software licenses are taken into account.
Not sure about SAMs though, but I’d assume it would be similar.
June 16th, 2007 at 9:08 pm
it all makes an impression of a MS Vista selling website, strange.
June 18th, 2007 at 4:10 am
What about IZArc? (http://www.izarc.org/). I’ve been using it for quite some time and I find it to be a good utility with a modern interface supporting many compression formats (but rar is only for decompression).
And a big thanks to the AP team for creating and maintaining AutoPatcher. It saved me hours and hours of online updating when I had to reformat my PC
June 18th, 2007 at 7:22 am
@M2Ys4U
Are you sure?
Because I don’t think Adobe wants its Reader to be in another kind of “container” for its re-distribution, but IDK; haven’t really read its License & Terms.
Anyway, I agree with Aegis.
IZArc is another good freeware archiving utility; its development have been pacing up for the last couple of months.
While 7-Zip is good, I think people’d care more about opening .7z files rather than creating them.
Also, IZArc supports a broader range of archive types than 7-Zip.
June 18th, 2007 at 1:22 pm
sh1leshk4: Adobe has a redistribution license: http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/distribute.html
June 20th, 2007 at 6:45 am
To add to the remarks sh1leshk4 & Aegis made; also ISO files can be opened by IZArc and it also supports about 53 languages.
June 21st, 2007 at 4:57 am
AVG 7.5 Download is broken?
June 21st, 2007 at 4:58 am
In fact … all downloads broken?