Below is a list of all the best program updaters I have found. I have tried them all to see how they work and if they are worth using. I update this list routinely, adding new great options as I find them and removing others that no longer work.

Install one of these freeware tools and it will first automatically identify all of your programs and then determine if an update is available. Then, depending on the app, it will point you to the newer version on the developer's site or maybe even update your Windows software for you! All of these options are free, but some offer upgrades to enable additional features.

Patch My PC is what I use on my computer. It's my favorite option, not only because it's completely portable, but also because it installs software patches – no clicking and no manual update checks!

It’s easy to quickly tell the difference between applications that have already been updated and those that are outdated. You can update them all at once, or uncheck the ones you don’t want to patch (or of course let the scheduled automatic updates do it for you).