Reviews of SUMo - Fileforum

Reviewer

Version

Review

Kyle_Katarn	Aug 3, 2009	2.6.2.77	5 out of 5	mj01010101 : you should contact KC Softwares tech support and submit SUMo log for analysis.

mjm01010101	Jul 18, 2009	2.6.2.77	2 out of 5	Error on scan: "Indice de liste hors limites (263)

ModderXManiac	Jun 20, 2009	2.6.1	1 out of 5	This program does indeed install Relevant Knowledge, even against user concent because I have unchecked the box to install Rev Knowledge and it still proceeds to install it, hence the great pause after the new survey included in the installer on the last few releases. I am ok with toolbars and such, those are easily dealt with but sneaky adware like this is unacceptable. This program was good to me until it tried to infect me. Here's hoping Filehippo Update Checker will improve.

mjm01010101	May 13, 2009	2.6.0.75	4 out of 5	I tested the FF sumo using silent option and it doesn't install this software.

stebie	May 12, 2009	2.6.0.75	5 out of 5	Countering Zoroaster's rating. If you don't want it installed, simple: 1. Decline the Agreement from RelevantKnowledge (yes, it will continue with the install) 2. Uncheck the option to install RelevantKnowledge in the following pages Not sure how this'll effect the silent installer, though.

Zoroaster	May 12, 2009	2.6.0.75	1 out of 5	SUMo 2.6.0.75 Install states : "In order to provide this free download, RelevantKnowledge software, provided by TMRG, Inc., a comScore, Inc. company, is included in this download. This software allows millions of participants in an online market research community to voice their opinions by allowing their online browsing and purchasing behavior to be monitored, collected, aggregated, and once anonymized, used to generate market reports which our clients use to understand Internet trends and patterns and other market research purposes. The information which is monitored and collected includes internet usage information, basic demographic information, certain hardware, software, computer configuration and application usage information about the computer on which you install RelevantKnowledge. We may use the information that we monitor, such as name and address, to better understand your household demographics; for example, we may combine the information that you provide us with additional information from consumer data brokers and other data sources in accordance with our privacy policy. We make commercially viable efforts to automatically filter confidential personally identifiable information and to purge our databases of such information about our panelists when inadvertently collected. By clicking Accept, you acknowledge that you are 18 years of age or older, an authorized user of this computer, and that you have read, agreed to, and have obtained the consent to the terms and conditions of the Privacy Statement and User License Agreement from anyone who will be using the computer on which you install this application." One star, for this software daring this offer. --- EDIT, May 13, 2009 : The version presented for download here by Betanews is version 2.6.0.75, but without the RelevantKnowledge option : where did BetaNews find this I have no idea. The 2.6.0.75 version on the SUMo Home download page on the contrary does include this nasty RelevantKnowledge ... BetaNews download (http://fileforum.betanew...nload/SUMo/1187948884/1) MD5 checksum : C9B63118EBDE85DB4386811CAD51605A sumo_FF.exe (1,302,062 bytes) SUMo Homepage download (ftp://ftp2.kcsoftwares.com/kcsoftwa/files/sumo.exe) MD5 checksum : 2E49803DB252A0843751A5E883603023 sumo.exe (1,554,720 bytes) Well I'll be darned ... 5 stars for BetaNews' SUMo 2.6.0.75, 1 star for the other. Which of the two is to be rated?

mjm01010101	Apr 8, 2009	2.5.0.73	5 out of 5	- 0000997: [Refactoring] ExtractFromCopyright not working properly on "Apple Inc. (C) 2006-07" (Kyle_Katarn) - resolved. - 0000987: [Refactoring] AdAware multiple detection (Kyle_Katarn) - resolved. - 0000697: [Bug] MP3DirectCut unduly reported as "No Information Available" (Kyle_Katarn) - resolved. - 0000981: [Refactoring] ExtractFromCopyright to be improved (Kyle_Katarn) - resolved.

mjm01010101	Feb 26, 2009	2.4.4.70	5 out of 5	Awesome. thanks sweathog, that worked great.

sweathog	Feb 26, 2009	2.4.4.70	4 out of 5	@mjm01010101 Silent Install of Sunmo: /SP- /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /DIR="X:\" Good software. Not the nicest interface, though.

mjm01010101	Feb 9, 2009	2.4.3.69	4 out of 5	uh, lots of software is free. Free doesn't make it good software, however. And yes we can complain and give feedback to a software author in the hopes they address the outstanding issues in their product to keep their audience. I don't care if you make freeware, shareware, or commercial software with full blown support: your users will leave you if the software starts sucking. I don't know of too much free software other than linux where the end result is some commercial motive. Firefox gets major $$$ from Google from making their browser. Having said that, this is "good" software, with some flaws that remain continually. 1. The server reliability is not the best. The software is useless without the server's ability to verify versions. I knock down any software that doesn't focus on reliability as a primary goal. 2. The idea that you are checking your software against other people, not any set version from a manufacturer is a good one. Let the users control the updates and you won't have to constantly update your software lists. I like this method. 3. I'd like to see exclusions for screensavers (.scr) built into the product. 4. Does the software offer a quiet/silent mode install? Changelog: [Bug] ACDSee ShowRoom unduly detected as ACDSee (Kyle_Katarn) - resolved. [Refactoring] Zone Alarm Client multiple detection (Kyle_Katarn) - resolved. [Refactoring] XVid version detection to be improved (to many database glitches) (Kyle_Katarn) - resolved. [Bug] Error message at each load, scan if XVid or FFDShow are found without associated reg. entry (Kyle_Katarn) - resolved.

jeck	Jan 27, 2009	2.4.2.68	5 out of 5	I just had to weigh in on this after reading some of the comments from some of the obviously more intelligent reviewers. (cough . . . . . . . cough) CNET with ZNet used to have a service similar to this years ago; I don't remember the name, I've got it archived somewhere. Anyway, it was extremely reliable, but it did not get that way without user input and interaction. When I first started using the service it was good, but it had it's problems, but with user input it just got better and better, and even faster. The best part was it was free, but then one days a few years ago it just up and disappeared without explanation from CNET, and by that point it was almost flawless. Most of the users liked the CNET service so much that they told CNET that they would pay for it if CNET would bring it back; obviously they never did. That's why I use fileforum today. I've researched a few similar pay services over the last few years and I have to tell you that their detection rates are dismal. This program and service (it is a service) are free. If you find something wrong with the service or program tell the developers. The program and service will only be as good as the users make it. So stop whining and do something about it. Or you could go pay for one of the inferior services. And if you know who Gizmo is then this program/service is his top pick in this category. If you don't know who he is then check out http://www.techsupportalert.com The best thing about this program/service is that it's FREE; what do you expect for FREE. You can help make it better of just keep whining or hey, not use it at all.

mjm01010101	Jan 27, 2009	2.4.2.68	2 out of 5	Server Error. Please retry later, last 3-4 days. Useless without a server, wouldn't you say?

war593122	Jan 23, 2009	2.4.2.68	4 out of 5	[Bug] Flags/Text not aligned in Settings Window [Bug] "Loading..." message in status bar not updated at end of scan [New Feature] "Delete" terminology is confusing and scary [Refactoring] Improved Product Name detection routine (ScummVM issue) [Bug] ACDSee Pro unduly reported as ACDSee [New Feature] Request for Select All feature

gemal	Jan 21, 2009	2.4.2.68	5 out of 5	Super program that helps me keep all of my programs updated. The UI of the program could need an overhaul.

war593122	Jan 5, 2009	2.4.1.67	3 out of 5	[Bug] "Winzip QuickPick" detected as "Winzip" due to post processing [Refactoring] Extract from copyright incorrect for VirtualDub [Refactoring] Extract from copyright incorrect for Miranda IM

Kyle_Katarn	Jan 2, 2009	2.4.0.66	5 out of 5	No spyware. No virus. Pure freeware. Pure freeware. It seems that some comments are unduly negative...

borisf98	Jan 1, 2009	2.4.0.66	1 out of 5	All software from KC Softwares includes spyware. It is relatively easy to remove, but some people reported problems with internet connections.

plasticpig72	Jan 1, 2009	2.4.0.66	3 out of 5	Great Idea but: Doesn't do a very good job in directing you to the downloads. Far too many false update advices, out of 15 showing on my machine only 2 were genuine!

mjm01010101	Dec 29, 2008	2.4.0.66	3 out of 5	If it's peer to peer, then let the users decide where exactly to update the software. having multiple people decide also can help if the download location changes suddenly. As I "check" right now, it is hung. Down a notch. Thanks for the changelog.

TuxmanXP	Dec 29, 2008	2.4.0.66	5 out of 5	That's exactly what it does. If you know a manufacturer's website, you can however submit it by eMail. Kyle will add it immediately then. For me, SUMo is definitely the best update checking tool, as its database is dynamic and thus will never be outdated...

mflip	Dec 29, 2008	2.4.0.66	1 out of 5	This is the most useless piece of software I have ever seen. It's great at determining if an update is available, but horrible at finding out how to actually download the update. For example, SUMo found an update to version 1.5.0 of Adobe Air on my computer but when I clicked on "Get Update", SUMo simply opened up a search engine in my web browser to search for the update. It would be a lot easier and faster to google the manufacturer's website and download the update directly from the hardware manufacturer or software developer.

war593122	Dec 22, 2008	2.3.9.65	5 out of 5	Can you please post the change log when you make an update here on betanews, so I don't have to keep looking it up? Thanks! [Refactoring] Shockwave Flash for IE improvement (multiple detection) [Refactoring] ACDSee 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 10 / 11 : multiple products detection [Bug] Winzip multiple detection [Bug] Nestopia not correctly detected

mjm01010101	Dec 22, 2008	2.3.9.65	4 out of 5	From what I can tell about 5-6K people use this, from looking at popular apps like adobe? Also, I just noticed that since I've had this on my home machine it completely has ignored firefox in its scanning. but at work it detects it. Same default directory on both installs. Perhaps have the community provide proper download links on your proxy-ad page?

lorg	Nov 25, 2008	2.3.8.64	4 out of 5	on their downloadsite SUMo is in the 'Stand-Alone Software' list not containing their adpackage.

Kyle_Katarn	Nov 19, 2008	2.3.8.64	5 out of 5	mjm01010101 : SUMo is totally out of the scope of this discussion (no RK bundling at all)

mjm01010101	Nov 19, 2008	2.3.8.64	4 out of 5	The RK issue is unclear. You state that it is bundled with "nonlite" versions of your products, but is Sumo a lite version or not? I don't show it in my add/remove programs and I never saw an EULA agreeing to the program. I thought Sumo was ad-supported on the check for updates page? Can we get better clarification here please?

NightFright	Nov 19, 2008	2.3.8.64	5 out of 5	The best updater available, being the only one where you can manually point to .exe, .dll, .ocx or .cpl files for checking (good for software you didn't install but just copy over, e.g. portable versions). If you are afraid it might install stuff you don't want, go to the developer site and download the zipped version - this is a standalone portable version. Otherwise: Reliable, fast and comprehensive program.

Pfurri	Nov 18, 2008	2.3.8.64	5 out of 5	Great Job ! The only "Updater" which really works absolute pleasant ! Almost perfect ... ;-)

simko	Nov 10, 2008	2.3.6.62	3 out of 5	some updates he has some more info about rk wich everyone complains about and in the majorgeek forum he says he does look for a better option though i think he should remove either it from the installation or remove the possiblitites for people to download it from him or betanews until he has fixed it. Anyway more on about on his page http://www.kcsoftwares.com/index.php?rk

Kyle_Katarn	Nov 10, 2008	2.3.6.62	5 out of 5	Unlike what some poeple below said, SUMo is 100% free of any virus, adware, spyware, etc. Check it out by yourself with www.virustotal.com ...

Sukkelaar	Nov 10, 2008	2.3.6.62	1 out of 5	This software is now NOT TO BE TRUSTED ! Many discussions, including here : http://forums.majorgeeks...p;highlight=kyle+katarn

Lawrence01	Nov 10, 2008	2.3.6.62	4 out of 5	Someone needs to get rid of this person who is spamming all the reviews with these virus infected links... see below: All for your iPhone - http://ru-iphone.ucoz.ru All the latest soft with cracks for PC - http://allsoft.ucoz.org

DKDude	Nov 9, 2008	2.3.6.62	3 out of 5	Looks good, but to many "false" updates found. 3Stars for the effort. @Brian49 Exatly how I think, I use another one "updatenotifier", it takes you to a download that works. @simo4simo, I guess you can prove it?, no proof then it's no more than a lie.

simo4simo	Nov 9, 2008	2.3.6.62	1 out of 5	Watch out ! The author is inserting spyware in his software, while you'll never know it !

Brian49	Nov 9, 2008	2.3.6.62	3 out of 5	The program made a good job of scanning my system and flagging up where later software versions exist, but then it didn't take me to where I could actually download those later versions, nor could I find them by running searches. So unless I've missed something, the program turns out to be much less helpful than at first appears.

war593122	Oct 13, 2008	2.3.5.61	5 out of 5	[Bug] Early version of DivX incorrectly identified (Kyle_Katarn) - 0000825: [Refactoring] Java less than version 6 not detected as "Java(TM) Platform SE binary" (Kyle_Katarn) - 0000820: [Bug] Ad-Aware 6 / 7 : multiple products detection (Kyle_Katarn) - 0000821: [Bug] Process Lasso not correctly identified (Kyle_Katarn) - 0000818: [Bug] Mozilla SeaMonkey not correctly identified (Kyle_Katarn)

ModderXManiac	Oct 12, 2008	2.3.4.60	5 out of 5	If you run as many windows pc's as I do and maintain a database of updated application installers, this is a great time-saver for seeing exactly what needs updating, I just tried it for the first time today and it's virtually perfect and better than I expected.

war593122	Sep 29, 2008	2.3.4.60	5 out of 5	Firefox 3.0.3pre incorrectly detected (Kyle_Katarn) [Refactoring] OpenOffice improved detection based on registry (Kyle_Katarn) [Bug] MemInfo "1.81 SR1" reported as "1.8.1" (Kyle_Katarn) [Refactoring] Shockwave Flash for Internet Explorer (Company merge) (Kyle_Katarn) [Refactoring] Merge of all VSO Software company names (Kyle_Katarn)

mjm01010101	Sep 29, 2008	2.3.4.60	4 out of 5	Yo Homey Loc can a wiggah get a changelog up in dis hizzouse?

thezelda	Sep 29, 2008	2.3.4.60	5 out of 5	Really awesome well maintained program. This and filehippo's system/software update checker seem to be the only good free games in town. VersionTracker is a one time-use trial that costs huge money and doesnt work nearly as well as SUMO. Hats off to SUMO. Death to versiontracker charging fees.

war593122	Sep 25, 2008	2.3.3.59	5 out of 5	Looks like it was reuploaded so it should be fine now.. [Bug] Can't complete a Check function (error message) (Kyle_Katarn) [Bug] Program error: Impossible de créer le fichier SUMo.log (Kyle_Katarn) [Bug] "Delete" deletes even if you say "no". (Kyle_Katarn) [Bug] Sort by version do not work as expected (Kyle_Katarn) [Bug] Crash when "Checking" from Sys tray icon if SUMo is currently loading DB (Kyle_Katarn) [Refactoring] VLC Company Name to be changed (Kyle_Katarn)

dzjepp	Sep 11, 2008	2.3.2.58	4 out of 5	It says the newest version is corrupted, tried redownloading 3 times. Can't install

Ramir Gonzales	Sep 10, 2008	2.3.2.58	5 out of 5	Thanks again Kyle for this great tool !

war593122	Sep 9, 2008	2.3.2.58	5 out of 5	Reports download as being corrupted. :( [Refactoring] ICQ 6 Reported as "ICQ Library" whereas ICQ 5 is reported as "ICQ" (Kyle_Katarn) [Bug] FeedDeamon Uninstall not filtered (Kyle_Katarn) [New Feature] GIMP support, based on registry data (Kyle_Katarn) [Bug] Cache shall be emptied on change of the "Allow beta" setting (Kyle_Katarn) [New Feature] SUMo shall detect CPL (control panel applications) (Kyle_Katarn)

Kyle_Katarn	Sep 9, 2008	2.3.2.58	5 out of 5	Does downlaod from official web site fixes your problem ?

Zoroaster	Sep 9, 2008	2.3.2.58	4 out of 5	SUMo 2.3.2.58 here calls sumo_FF.exe - 1,281,985 kB SUMo 2.3.2.58 at its homepage is sumo.exe - 1,263,647 kB Which is which, what does _FF stand for ? Otherwise, for SUMo as such, 4 stars

kebabi	Aug 29, 2008	2.3.1.57	4 out of 5	It found many programs from my PC, and it checked the updates fine for most of the programs. But for example it says that there is an update for ScummVM (0.12.0). I'll go check ScummVM's own site and there it is, just 0.11.1 that I already had installed. I think SUMo is getting some daily snapshot versions as final versions or something. And it misrecognized one exe from PartitionMagic's folder (PM8Flash.exe) as Shockwave Flash player. For some programs, I cannot get SUMo to get the updates. I mean when I press for example Nero Burning ROM, it opens a web page where I can see the different versions. But when I press Maxthon Web Browser, it doesn't do absolutely anything. I hope these things get updated soon. My wish for the program is that it could actually download and install the updates for some programs (I know it can't be done for every program). 4/5, because there's just minor flaws.

war593122	Aug 25, 2008	2.3.1.57	5 out of 5	Nice, keeps getting better!!

Kyle_Katarn	Aug 25, 2008	2.3.1.57	5 out of 5	Because we (developpers) like Fileforum so much ;)

jafo818	Aug 25, 2008	2.3.1.57	5 out of 5	Excellent... Was using Update Notifier but prefer this. Any reason why there is a "FileForum" version with the "FileForum" logo?

Kyle_Katarn	Aug 24, 2008	2.3.0.56	5 out of 5	mjm01010101 : MS products can be ignored by disabling "Enable MS products" in SUMo's settings. Please come to our forums for more feedback and discussions. Thanks !

mjm01010101	Aug 23, 2008	2.3.0.56	4 out of 5	More helpful suggestions: -Ignore nonexecutables and most files in system32 (like .scr screensavers in system32) -Ignore built in MS software like Vista games -Clarify the difference between "scan" and "check" On the get update page provide link to manufacturer as well as product update page. Yes the author can do this and still make money off of the ads from his site. -Get a real hosted site, the dyndns is amateurish. -Gui text extends past right hand side of screen on top for me in both Vista and XP. -Include k-lite scan by default. Not quite sure how some software is detected and others are ignored. I have more, will provide feedback every release. I really wish there was a product like this from a heavyweight.

Undesired Username	Aug 19, 2008	2.3.0.56	2 out of 5	Like all software in the genre, it detects a ton of stuff incorrectly: Updates that aren't, updates that are betas without being flagged as such, binaries that are not standalone products that may be updated individually, and so on.

Metshrine	Aug 7, 2008	2.2.2.55	3 out of 5	Just installed this for the first time today. Its a great program and it does detect a lot of software. My major problem is that instead of providing a direct link or link to a page with a download link, you get several search links. As mjm said, it would be nice if they instead put this link directly on the results page so we could download it directly. Using a search on major software sites has rarely worked for the various programs I have installed and tested with SuMo. It does show a lot of promise, but in its current state, I have to say 3/5. Add the direct download link and that should be a lot better. I mean, the idea of using social networking to post about updates is a great idea.

mjm01010101	Aug 6, 2008	2.2.2.55	4 out of 5	Server timeout for last 20 minutes. Oh well. So much for my praise.

csb.milky	Aug 6, 2008	2.2.2.55	4 out of 5	@mjm01010101 1. this won't happen, that's how the make their money. 2. It saves the check for me o.O

preinterpost	Aug 6, 2008	2.2.2.54	3 out of 5	Please figure out how to use the IE proxy (which may use auto config...) since otherwise this cannot be used behind certain firewalls. Otherwise looks like a decent job. Thanks.

mjm01010101	Aug 6, 2008	2.2.2.54	5 out of 5	Pretty slick, I'm fairly religious about keeping my software up to date but this found 10 apps that had newer versions (not all of which I needed, but it's good to know.) Wishlist: 1. Have the Updatecheck bring you to manufacturer's product page (adobe.com/downloads for adobe air and google.com/googlepack for google updater,) instead of mirror sites. 2. Have an option to Save a scan on exit so one doesn't have to rescan on every application load. The export feature is a workaround for now. Good work!

war593122	Aug 5, 2008	2.2.1.53	5 out of 5	[Bug] Incorrect [Local] Product Versions Being Determined by SUMo 2.2.0.52 (Kyle_Katarn) - resolved. [Bug] Empty description and company allowed since v2.2 (Kyle_Katarn) - resolved. [Bug] "Internal Name" not processed correctly as a backyp ProductName source (Kyle_Katarn) - resolved. [Bug] Limewire incorrectly detected (Kyle_Katarn) - resolved. [Bug] Notepad++ 5.0.2 reported as 5.2 (because tags contains 5.02) (Kyle_Katarn) - resolved.

war593122	Jul 30, 2008	2.1.0.51	5 out of 5	- [New Feature] Add Support for Adobe AIR (Kyle_Katarn) - resolved. - [Bug] Mozilla Thunderbird not correctly detected (v2.0 detected as v1.8.xxxx) (Kyle_Katarn) - resolved. - [Bug] Progress bar overlays status bar in Vista (Kyle_Katarn) - resolved. - [Refactoring] OpenOffice (soffice.exe) support to be added (Kyle_Katarn) - resolved. - [Bug] Opera 9.51 reported as 9.50.xxx (Kyle_Katarn) - resolved. - [Refactoring] Shockwave detection improvement (Kyle_Katarn) - resolved. - [Bug] Wrong behavior of "Remove" button when no item is selected (Kyle_Katarn) - resolved. - [Bug] "Check" can be launch multiple times using system tray icon (Kyle_Katarn) - resolved. - [Bug] Missing space in status bar (Kyle_Katarn) - resolved. - [Bug] Index in status bar not updated correctly when "checking" selected items (Kyle_Katarn) - resolved.

Ciolouse	Jul 14, 2008	2.0.0.50	5 out of 5	-[New Feature] Remember windows size & position (Kyle_Katarn) - resolved. -[Bug] If user tries to close SUMo while initialising, request is discarded instead of being put in the query queue (Kyle_Katarn) - resolved. -[Refactoring] New set of icons (Kyle_Katarn) - resolved. -[Bug] After translation, Title bar shall be reset (Kyle_Katarn) - resolved. -[New Feature] "Open Log file" menu item in the ? menu (Kyle_Katarn) - resolved. -[Refactoring] Improved Vista compatibility (Kyle_Katarn) - resolved. -[Bug] Error message in French (Kyle_Katarn) - resolved. -[New Feature] User shall be able to "warn" SUMo DB admin about incorrect version (Kyle_Katarn) - resolved. -[Refactoring] Product name ending by (tm) shall be trimmed (Kyle_Katarn) - resolved. -[Refactoring] Product name ending by "v1.0", "1.0",... shall be trimmed (Kyle_Katarn) - resolved. -[Refactoring] Product name ending by (16bits), (32bits),... shall be trimmed (Kyle_Katarn) - resolved. -[Bug] Hyperterminal not correctly identified (Kyle_Katarn) - resolved. -[Refactoring] "Setup" program shall be rejected (Kyle_Katarn) - resolved.

war593122	Jul 7, 2008	2.0.0.49 Beta	5 out of 5	Awesome update. :) Though you might want to update the old database when upgrading. It forgets all your settings and ignore list if you update to 2.0.. Figured you know that already...

Kyle_Katarn	Jul 4, 2008	1.10.0.047	5 out of 5	Excellent idea. Added to the "ToDo" list. http://kcsofts.dyndns.org/mantis/view.php?id=602 By the way, there's a link on the associated database (download button) web page in order to report such problems. I'll improve integration within SUMo

minasinahanmetehe	Jul 1, 2008	1.10.0.047	4 out of 5	Does what it says. Takes time to go through programs. No database and things start over again from zero too often. Finds programs very well allso from USB stick. Note that "green" does not mean that you have the latest version. It means that nobody else submitted newer than you have... Functionality depends on users. There is also some corrupted version numbers in the database and there is no way to give feedback to database. By adding some database, feedback to note about corrupted entries and speeding up things, this would get 5.

war593122	Jun 30, 2008	1.10.0.047	5 out of 5	SUMo - 1.10 =========== - 0000578: [Refactoring] Smarter name detection (Kyle_Katarn) - resolved. - 0000580: [Bug] Installer improper registry entry (Kyle_Katarn) - resolved. - 0000590: [Bug] Firefox v3.0 reported as v3.0.3 (Kyle_Katarn) - resolved. - 0000592: [Bug] Tab order for command buttons is fuzzy (Kyle_Katarn) - resolved. - 0000597: [Refactoring] On start up, focus shall be given to "Check" button, if enabled (Kyle_Katarn) - resolved.

Ciolouse	Apr 6, 2008	1.8.0.43 Beta	5 out of 5	Really excellent software !! -[Bug] Typo and Overly General Web Link in the v1.8.0.43 Beta Help Menu (Kyle_Katarn) - resolved. -[Bug] Edit Ignore List - Sort by Company (Kyle_Katarn) - resolved. -[Bug] No Jump Back to the Top of the Program List after a Scrolling Check Completes (Kyle_Katarn) - resolved. -[New Feature] Scrolling softwares list when checking for updates. (Kyle_Katarn) - resolved. -[New Feature] Cancel button when scanning at startup (Kyle_Katarn) - resolved. -[New Feature] Add Links to the Change Log, Known Issues, and Roadmap in the Help Menu or About Panel (Kyle_Katarn) - resolved. -[New Feature] Add [Cancel] button when asking for Scan type (Kyle_Katarn) - resolved. -[New Feature] Edit Ignore List - Header Sorting (Kyle_Katarn) - resolved. -[Bug] Some labels too short (Kyle_Katarn) - resolved.

Stingray57	Apr 2, 2008	1.7.0.42	5 out of 5	I really like this program. I wish they would come out with one specifically for Windows device drivers. I get tired of looking for device drivers seeing if they are up to date.

Skawt	Mar 28, 2008	1.7.0.42 Beta	5 out of 5	I had originally knocked this software because it has issues with file versions and the database of updated software was lacking. I have since re-visited it and I am now using it in place of UpdateStar. I am really impressed with the improvements of SUMo. Good work, guys.

jafo818	Mar 25, 2008	1.7.0.42 Beta	5 out of 5	I was using UpdateStar... Not sure why. UpdateStar has a cool interface, but SUMo seems to work a lot better. Not sure why I am just finding this program now. But I'm glad I did!

hhavel	Mar 24, 2008	1.7.0.42 Beta	4 out of 5	I have been using Filehippo.com. For the same features except they also host the files.. But Sumo sees more programs and has the drag and drop checking.... Good Job....

war593122	Mar 24, 2008	1.7.0.42 Beta	5 out of 5	SUMo - 1.7 ========== - [New Feature] Normal / In-depth scan shall be available (Kyle_Katarn) - [New Feature] It shall be possible to allow SUMo to display "Beta" as new version available (Kyle_Katarn) - [New Feature] DLL / ActiveX support (Drag'n'drop only) (Kyle_Katarn) - [New Feature] Support for Screen Saver (.SCR) Files (Kyle_Katarn) - [Bug] SUMo Doesn't Recognize Windows Installer Shortcuts (like those for Microsoft Office) (Kyle_Katarn) - [Bug] Installation Splash Copyright Date (Kyle_Katarn) - [Bug] Strange Graphics Problem with the Horizontal Lines (Kyle_Katarn)

Ciolouse	Mar 24, 2008	1.7.0.42 Beta	5 out of 5	Very useful, thanks !!!

Pfurri	Mar 18, 2008	1.6.3.41	5 out of 5	Still No. 1 for this kind of software-update tool, becomes better and better ! DKDude do you know what you're talking about ???

DKDude	Mar 2, 2008	1.6.2.40	1 out of 5	Prevx1 V2 2008.03.02 Heuristic: Suspicious Self Modifying File http://www.virustotal.co...07f1fc1d1ee0a29a15b16c3 Could be harmless, but who knows.

De Julien	Feb 26, 2008	1.6.2.40 Beta	5 out of 5	Great tool ! Highly recommended !

Pfurri	Feb 26, 2008	1.6.2.40 Beta	5 out of 5	1.6.2.40 works perfect and thereby no. 1 again !

Jorpheus	Feb 26, 2008	1.6.2.39 Beta	4 out of 5	Works perfectly for me, and I find it quite useful, the only thing that is missing is a better updating system, hence the 4 instead of 5 stars.

robster2001	Feb 25, 2008	1.6.2.39 Beta	1 out of 5	I'm in the same boat as henrypeck. The initial scan never finishes, so I can't evaluate the software.

Pfurri	Feb 25, 2008	1.6.2.39 Beta	5 out of 5	henrypeck is right ! This version 1.6.2.39 Beta has a bug (scan never ends), but if it's cleared, it's the best again !

henrypeck	Feb 25, 2008	1.6.2.39 Beta	1 out of 5	Useless to me as it never completes the software scan.

De Julien	Feb 25, 2008	1.6.2.39 Beta	5 out of 5	Very nice tool ! Simple, effective, and up-to-date. Small negative : Get Update doesn't get you anywhere.

M a t t L e e	Feb 12, 2008	1.6.0.37	5 out of 5	last time i tried this id of given it a 3 because it had a ton of false updates. this time it detected 55 programs and only 2 ((both part of comodo firewall 3.0)) was wrong. i think thats comodo's fault tho as their listed at 1.0 rather than 3, while sumo was showing 2.4 available on a side note, id like to say i used to use filehippo's update checker which was great but required the bulky .NET Framework 2.0. this doesnt require any other software to use it adding to its greatness.

coover	Feb 4, 2008	1.6.0.37 Beta	5 out of 5	This application had a lot of problems in the early Betas, and thus it received some low scores, but has gotten much better. It really works and the false updates listed in the past are fewer and fewer. In fact, the last scan was clean of false updates, and the updates it listed for my computer were actually available. Now that doesn't mean that I want to update every file I can. For example, I use Nero 7 and am happy with it. Nero 8 updates were listed as available, but I don't think I really need to purchase that product at this time. But one of the freeware applications, Crap Cleaner, had an actual update. By clicking on the Sumo Update button, my brower was taken to a webpage where the updated file was available for download. Good work, Sumo!

Pfurri	Jan 25, 2008	1.5.0.36	5 out of 5	The best of its kind ! Sorry competitors !

monzi	Jan 25, 2008	1.5.0.36	4 out of 5	The concept of the program is great. The program works fast and is easy to use. BUT, the main problem i have with this program is the way it finds the pages to download the updated files. There should be a direct link to the programs download-homepages instead of those crappy googlesearch and other crap pages.

Ciolouse	Jan 25, 2008	1.5.0.36	5 out of 5	This software is just awesome, excellent tool to make my computer always up to date ! :)

jahamaville	Jan 17, 2008	1.4.0.33	5 out of 5	This is the best update checker I've used by far. I have several stand-alone utilities, and this can check for updates for all of them by simply dragging them into the application. It is also very accurate, much better than UpdateStar. I have over 200 programs listed, and it has never been wrong when it said that an update was available.

Ian C.	Dec 24, 2007	1.3.0.29 Beta	3 out of 5	Well it has definitely improved, but still mediocre at best.

mikeyx11	Dec 17, 2007	1.2.0.28 Beta	4 out of 5	I thought this program was great considering the alternatives. I tried both AppGet and UpdateStar, both were crap. This works fine. To commenter(s) below, it has the option to turn MS updates off, also, downloading updates without going through WU will NOT mess your system up. MS have a download centre for a reason. The only two issues I had with this were: 1) It showed updates for some applications that had no final release updates, only BETAs. For example, it said Yahoo Messenger was at version 9.0, when v9.0 is still in BETA. 2) Programs with multiple executables would cause SUMo to show all the executables and their versions rather than just the 1 program, however I'd assume this would improve over time as more applications are supported properly. Considering it is so new, and in BETA, this looks REALLY promising and so far has been really good.

XZAVER	Dec 14, 2007	1.2.0.28 Beta	4 out of 5	I think you guys should give it more of a chance , after all it is still a beta.

shicaca	Dec 13, 2007	1.2.0.28 Beta	1 out of 5	First off it gets things from MS that are updated via windows update. I'm sure if you get updates from this software, you'll invariably screw windows update something fierce. Also, the program reports updates for programs that have not been updated. For some VERY big named programs (I can't even think of the ONE program I use that obviously many use), it gives you the download link. Everything else it directs you to a google search to find it yourself???!!! How is this helpful what-so-ever? If it says that it found an update, take me to the page you think you got the information from ... not an obscure update page from google. Unfortunately it is true what the others say. I believe it's called SUMO in Linux where it goes out and gets the updates for you and you can have one click access to the updates, but this program just takes so many personal resources (ie my time) that it's not worth messing around with. ... A quote from someone else, "Great idea, horribly implemented". True, true, true.

Skawt	Sep 11, 2007	0.10.1.15 Beta 10	1 out of 5	I've noticed that this app keeps reporting new versions of applications that don't exist, and appends either "256" or "1536" to the end of the version number. I would still recommend appget at this point. It's much faster, has actual links to many of the major apps, and allows you to send version corrections to the database maintainers.

Satansgeek	Sep 10, 2007	0.9.0.13 Beta 9	1 out of 5	As gundamboyzack this is a poorly implemented programme...the lack of any automation in finding the update makes its real usefulness questionable at best and it seems to fail on at least as many programmes as it works properly on...AppGet is markedly superior and offers the automation this programme lacks.

gundamboyzack	Aug 29, 2007	0.7.1.10 Beta 7	1 out of 5	Neat idea, but poorly implemented. Anyone can go to Google and type in a program to see if there are updates... It would be cool if, for instance, it said there was a newer version of Photoshop than what I have installed. Instead of opening a page that leads me to Google, open the Adobe Update Manager. Have it set up for an application list that's updated (daily, weekly, whatever) where users could post programs that they would like to see on the list. Have it automatically look through the computer for programs on that list and then compare versions.

Stingray57	Aug 29, 2007	0.7.0.9 Beta 7	4 out of 5	Windows has needed this since the beginning of the idea of the OS. Linux already has this and works perfectly on my other (ubuntu) machine. I really like the idea behind this app and it's officially in my spotlight... I like it.

coover	Aug 27, 2007	0.6.0.8 Beta 6	4 out of 5	Kyle_Katam, I'm guessing that you either are or work with KCSoftwares and have something to do with this software. I appreciate your comment below that "Scan" is directly built into the application and that it can be found in the "File" menu. This, of course, is the solution for the "manual labour" that other reviewers have mentioned. However, it seems to me that the placement of the "Scan" option should be more obvious. A button at the bottom of the application would work and would improve things greatly. Regarding the actual use of SUMo ... After finding the "Scan" option, I first decided to scan my entire C drive. This, I found, was a complete waste of time ... totally unnecessary, giving me more results that I could possibly use. So I then scanned the Program Files folder. That was much better. These are the files I use each day. I keep most of my applications up to date, but I was amazed at the number that supposedly required updating. But when I went to the internet, I could find no updates! For example, SUMO indicated that I had two versions of Internet Explorer, 6.0.6000.16512 and 7.0.6000.16512. I'm not sure where IE 6 is on this computer but that is another story. Your application suggested that I update to IE 7.23.28672. The update could not be found. Other applications (Foxit is an example) had the same problem. You told me an update was available. A Google search could not find the update. Still, I'll give the application a 4, realizing that it is still in Beta and needs some work. I want this application to work and I wish you well.

tristan202	Aug 27, 2007	0.5.0.7 Beta 5	1 out of 5	In my book this is only worth 1 star at the moment. It's a great idea, but way to much manual labour, and upon dropping my first executable it crashed with an access violation.

horsecharles	Aug 25, 2007	0.4.0.6 Beta 4	3 out of 5	Sorry, this is way too manual-- i have over 500 apps to monitor... reminds me of the days of DOS...

agamen0n	Aug 25, 2007	0.4.0.6 Beta 4	3 out of 5	I have just tested, and I still looking fot he "check for updates" button. There is a "get updates" button that opens a webpage telling whats the newest version of the selected program. Guess if the guy have 50 programs, imagine to open one webpage for each program? Isn't very practical... however the database still old, since i have tried the powerdvd that I use (version 7.0) and the site told me that the newest version was 6.0. Frustrating... However it's in the right way to create a veru useful application... keep it up!

Kyle_Katarn	Aug 25, 2007	0.4.0.6 Beta 4	5 out of 5	coover : The only information sent are Product Name, Product Company and Product version (in order for the server to detect update). The "Scan" function is available in the "File" menu. Thanks for testing and do not forget to send us feedback & suggestions (email, forum, .. as you like)

coover	Aug 24, 2007	0.4.0.6 Beta 4	4 out of 5	I've rated this software a 4, though it could be a 5, or it could be a 1. And that is because I haven't actually used it. I thought a bit about downloading and executing this software because it requires the user to allow his or her computer to "phone home", to tell KCSoftwares what executables and their version numbers are actually on the computer. That, in itself, does not seem dangerous, but I wonder if any other information is sent, too? Evidently, this software is too new to be actually reviewed on the internet, as the only reference I could find was to the BetaNews web page. But assuming this software is not malevolent, it certainly will provide a needed service ... and that is why I wanted it. But in my first attempt to use it, I found that the software does not scan the computer looking for executables to check against its database (as I had assumed). I found that I had to drag the executable to the application ... that I. personally have to find the executable prior to the version check. And I will have to do this with every application I want to check. That is a lot of work which could have been done with a simple scan. Even if this works. Even if it isn't spyware or some other form of malware, this software only gets a 4 from me.