Someone reviewed v on Jul 5, 2022

Pros: 555

Cons: 555

Bottom Line: 555

razzman1986 reviewed vAugust 2007 on Dec 25, 2007

I am also going to miss this program very much. This was one of the best tools out there and it was free! You would think that Microsoft would not complain about this program since it meant a lot less vunerable computers out their due to using their operating system. Sure some of the users are using bootleg copies...so what! I mean honestly, does Microsoft think that getting rid of "Autopatcher" is going to make a single one of those users go out and buy a legitimate copy of Windows? I can understand them not wanting those users being able to use Windows Media Player, but I doubt it matters much since it is so easy to find plenty of other free media players out there...some even better than WMP.
I find it very hard to try keeping up with all the patches I need to get, much less what I have already installed. That was one of the main reasons I used and recommended "Autopatcher"...it made the process almost fool-proof. Trying to keep everything patched by going through Microsoft's site is intimitading, especially for newer users, and easy to get overwhelmed so most just give up and don't bother. So Microsoft, I believe, has wasted an excellent resource to help all of the users of it's "buggy" Operating Systems to at least stay partially secure. It seems they are basically punishing all of their "legitimate" users and putting their personal data & information at risk just because of the "non-legitimate" users. With all of the Identity Theft and similar crimes on the uprise, why won't Microsoft let the "Autopatcher" developers continue to help their users?
Sincerely,
Chris

zridling reviewed vAugust 2007 on Aug 30, 2007

Once again, Microsoft, you suck. It was good while it lasted.

bourgeoisdude reviewed vAugust 2007 on Aug 30, 2007

Hmmmm...another hotfix was included with this version. Coincidence that MS shut them down now?

Just download the individual updates and install them. Find someone who has the original RTM of the network sp2 install (newer versions, e.g., SP2b, include stuff that prevents IE7 and WMP11 from installing, for example) and download the full .exe files for the rest.

Can't install WMP11 on your illegal XP license? Tough luck--that likely has to do with the shutdown order as well.

I DID like this program, but honestly I just used my personal collection of updates to install from my thumb drive anyway--it works for me.

view3dtv reviewed vAugust 2007 on Aug 30, 2007

well its no shock ms would want this stopped, perhaps the authors could sell this process back to ms :)

SwistaQ reviewed vAugust 2007 on Aug 30, 2007

M# Sucks.... I'm very, very mad :///

thewonderer reviewed vAugust 2007 on Aug 30, 2007

Brilliant app, but sadly M$ has sent the a letter to stop. Checkout there website. Looks like this will be the last one released :(

Latz ! reviewed vAugust 2007 on Aug 30, 2007

This is the very last version, enjoy.

horsecharles reviewed vAugust 2007 on Aug 30, 2007

GET ALL whilst thou can, MAMON--err MS is now trying to shut down individual mirrors....

RWW reviewed vAugust 2007 on Aug 29, 2007

Don't know what else to say....what a rotten move on Microsoft's part. Talk about paranoia.

rcglidden reviewed vAugust 2007 on Aug 29, 2007

No more Auto Patcher?

Now that's a "Genuine DIS-advantage"

I'm sure the problem is with the Microsoft genuine advantage crap. Auto Patcher allows you to update your Windows XP without genuine advantage (except for Internet Explorer 7 and media player 11) If you dont pass the genuine advantage validation on the Microsoft update page you cant get the latest updates from them.

Anyway... Do get it now! It's the closest we'll get to a service pack 3 until well into 2008.

Dickens Cider reviewed vAugust 2007 on Aug 29, 2007

Get it while you can. It seems that this site got the infamous MS 'cease and desist' order... and they have taken down the download page.

All the updates are from MS so I'm not sure why this would be a problem... but there you go.

radialmonster reviewed vAugust 2007 on Aug 29, 2007

Well isn't this ironic to be released the same day MS orders neowin to stop distributing it?

servimo reviewed vJuly 2007 on Jul 24, 2007

I am puting a rationg of 3 because I couldn't test it. My computer is a Pt-BR and I think it will not work with this english update.
Am I right?

paroxsitic reviewed vJuly 2007 on Jul 23, 2007

The idea is great. I first downloaded this program but quickly realized that it was only an update, and not the core system. I think they should also release a new core for each update for new users. The install program took a long time to decompress the files.

Landsnes reviewed vJune 2007 on Jul 8, 2007

AutoPatcher XP is excellent! It contains all the patches and components I could ever want! At AutoPatcher's website there are several add-on packs available, which will give you even more useful stuff. Be sure to have installed AutoPatcher XP May 2007 Core, before you install this update.

SwistaQ reviewed vJune 2007 on Jul 5, 2007

It's update for May release.

ModderXManiac reviewed vJune 2007 on Jul 5, 2007

If autopatcher was a lady, I'd make sweeeet love to it.

Tons of registry add-ons, fixes, and everything you need to avoid using Windows Update, gives every excuse to disable the 4+ services that are there for the purpose of Windows update alone.

GladHeAteHer reviewed vFebruary 2007 on Apr 23, 2007

Perfect is the only word to describe autopatcher, it saves me hours per week, instead of waiting for windoz downloads from the microsoft update site. keep up the good work, its very much appreciated. my only question is when are the April/May version's coming out?........ Glad.

marty reviewed vFebruary 2007 on Mar 24, 2007

Dudeboyz. RTFM. You can customize Autopatcher any way you want to including your way.

DudeBoyz reviewed vFebruary 2007 on Feb 20, 2007

Is there any way to set it up or choose a pack that ONLY includes the files directly off of Windows Update without including extra stuff?

Critical Updates only - not recommended updates or add-ons?

Thanks.

Orbitration reviewed vFebruary 2007 on Feb 20, 2007

February update is giving me an "Error 5" and will not install at all.
I uninstall all previous versions, installed the Nov. Full, then Dec, Jan and Feb updates, and it doesn't work.

;( first time I've ever had issues

irishbear reviewed vJanuary 2007 on Feb 13, 2007

This by far the best piece of kit anyone installing windows can have. Even to bring an older computer up to date that has no internet connection.

Brill

DeathAxe reviewed vJanuary 2007 on Jan 16, 2007

I love this software.

wat0114 reviewed vJanuary 2007 on Jan 16, 2007

I'm starting to call XP the "Swiss-cheese-with-most-of-its-holes-plugged O/S". 100 patches sounds about right. But give M$ credit; at least they fix the issues in a timely manner.

Autopatcher is excellent Windows updating software. Just choose exactly what you want, install and only one reboot to patch. The Autopatcher updates aren't all that bad either. You just "Upgrade a full or light installation" when you install them. Every once in a while the developer comes up with a new full release anyways.

InSuboRdiNaTioN reviewed vJanuary 2007 on Jan 16, 2007

Fantastic piece of software. Don't know what I'd do without it!
My only complaint is that the often don't have full releases... it's a pain to download a separate patch.

In response to Blackhole below, I would guess MS has released well over 300 patches for WinXP. I believe last time I checked the patches just since SP2 numbered well over 100.

Blackhole8746 reviewed vDecember 2006 on Dec 23, 2006

It's a good way of dealing with the situation when Microsoft yet again correct one more of their mistakes...

Does anyone know how many patches were released since Pre-SP1 XP? It's a big number, big enough to call XP "a patched-up OS"...

qwraith reviewed vDecember 2006 on Dec 21, 2006

Well done!!

wat0114 reviewed vDecember 2006 on Dec 21, 2006

Beautiful utility. One of my all-time faves.

hanky40 reviewed vNovember 2006 on Dec 16, 2006

as my dvd came in dec 14, usa mail was slow,but i am very impressed with autopatchers program maybe bill gates will learn, as sometimes he MUST braeth tooo ,thanks for your fine program ill have megabuckets of use for it thanks Bill.my greatest respect for enginering such a treasure.

mjm01010101 reviewed vOctober 2006 on Oct 18, 2006

BNuser

These aren't meant as a replacement for WU. They are meant to take a base XPsp2 image, and apply everything you need without an internet connection, with one install and one reboot. It covers java clients, flash clients, other common geek tools as an option, along with hundreds of other tweaks. This tool can save you hours in rebuilding a system from scratch!

No other package comes close, has been around for years, and offers as consistent as quality.

BNuser reviewed vOctober 2006 on Oct 18, 2006

While being a good idea, the authors are a bit late on this. We are waiting for MS up to a month for updates and then an additional week for this collection. Other packs are online the same day MS have their obscure "Patchday". winhelpline.de had the ENGLISH update-pack online on the 12th of October. German version on 11th.

pjb reviewed vOctober 2006 on Oct 18, 2006

Excellent Product. Saves a lot of time downloading individual patches.

benyahuda reviewed vOctober 2006 on Oct 18, 2006

AutoPatcher does a fine job.

And for anyone who needs another language, just go to the AutoPatcher forum where at least 10-20 other languages are posted. If yours isn't there, offer to make yourself useful by localizing AP for your language.

Banquo reviewed vOctober 2006 on Oct 17, 2006

Works fine.

dejavu reviewed vOctober 2006 on Oct 17, 2006

Excellent Software! There's a lot of software here in Betanews translated in a variety of languages, why not this helpful program? Xenophobia in Betanews? I don't believe!

kronix2 reviewed vOctober 2006 on Oct 17, 2006

Oh god. This is an ENGLISH SPEAKING website, so don't expect any foreign language versions to be linked to.

As for AutoPatcher XP, it's an excellent resource for those who regularly restore partition images.

scrantic reviewed vSeptember 2006 on Sep 26, 2006

Did you know that the interweb is everywhere not just in America, Did you know that there are other places in the world where they dont talk "American". These people even have access to the same sites you do its really quite amazing you should try using it sometime.

Not get out of your hole and shut your trap

Blackhole
Go get your stupid espanol version from autopatcher.com you moron! Don't expect to find it on an American website!

Jerk(s)

Blackhole8746 reviewed vSeptember 2006 on Sep 20, 2006

Go get your stupid espanol version from autopatcher.com you moron! Don't expect to find it on an American website!

Jerk(s)

IMKey reviewed vSeptember 2006 on Sep 18, 2006

woot good stuff :D

sukundum reviewed vSeptember 2006 on Sep 18, 2006

lástima que no está en Español....

RWW reviewed vSeptember 2006 on Sep 18, 2006

OK...somebody clue me in. At final installation there was a box that said something about this not being right for my system and something about having IE 6. Went away before I could read it.
Have I missed some previous update that caused this? First problem with Autopatcher, still deserves a 5!

Ciolouse reviewed vSeptember 2006 on Sep 18, 2006

Very good product, but english only, it's a shame.

utomo reviewed vAugust 2006 on Aug 14, 2006

Thanks for the Full patch.
Good jobs team.

I hope we can promote more about the autopatcher to more people. to make it more efficient updating the windows.

my next suggestions: make the website to have more info about this autopatcher.

anomoly reviewed vAugust 2006 on Aug 14, 2006

Jeez. kinda makes it worthwhile to lEaRn engrish

Stevefarrell reviewed vAugust 2006 on Aug 14, 2006

i use this every time I do a new installation on any computer. I love the tweaks and the fact that it has all available hotfixes. This is a must have app in my opinion

benZin reviewed vAugust 2006 on Aug 14, 2006

Always good, but I'm waiting the French Translation. ^^
Support here : http://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?showforum=89

johnk119 reviewed vJuly 2006 on Jul 30, 2006

I've decided to be a an ignorant bas**** just once. SCREW EVERYTHING BUT ENGLISH ^_-

benZin reviewed vJuly 2006 on Jul 28, 2006

Where is the FRENCH support ?!?

Blackhole8746 reviewed vJuly 2006 on Jul 20, 2006

Johnk119... Yeah right, this site is English I believe, and whoever wants to download the "panjabi" version of autopatcher or whatever better find a site like autopatcher.india.asia.ca.org and download from ther

mjm01010101 reviewed vJuly 2006 on Jul 19, 2006

Love the DL rate, 1568 KB/sec :)

cyberguy reviewed vJuly 2006 on Jul 19, 2006

Excellent tool for those of us that have no real use for Windows Update.

My only gripe (and this is a BIG one) is that they release full versions every month in every language except ENGLISH. English only gets monthly UPDATES and a full release every 4-5 months. Sorry, but I do NOT want to apply a full version from APRIL then apply half a dozen others. Just let me download ONE full version when i need it.

It is truly a worthwhile project, but dammit don't make me download updates in between full releases that happen every 4 freaking months! Until English gets full monthly releases like the other languages do this will remain a '3'.

josejosefo reviewed vJuly 2006 on Jul 19, 2006

Great program, great idea. Too bad it still doesn't support some other 'popular' languages.

Zankur reviewed vJuly 2006 on Jul 19, 2006

This is one of the most essential software ever made for windows...
We all are aware about windows WGA check and all that rubbish..
Autoptacher team is doing a great job month after month compiling all the necessary updates/patches under one roof and providing it to us.
We need to applaud their team and this effort.

varsity reviewed vJune 2006 on Jun 19, 2006

Autopatcher is a tremendous effort from those involved. With this update utility there is no need to install the stupid MS WGA "spyware" tools at all, and the time saved by using this instead of the time-consuming Windows Update makes Autopatcher the obvious choice.

mjm01010101 reviewed vJune 2006 on Jun 19, 2006

Link works, kinda ironic as I actually needed a newer version of this just today! rock.

Joco reviewed vJune 2006 on Jun 19, 2006

Junk b/c it doesn't support your language? What an irresponsible comment. AutoPatcher is a community efforts. There are several languages supported. If you feel frustrated, you are welcome to help the community to add your language.

RWW reviewed vJune 2006 on Jun 19, 2006

I have turned many people on to this. I appreciate it very much, have had absolutely no problems with it.

robertguda reviewed vMay 2006 on May 26, 2006

there are several versions for other languages...bork...

Master- reviewed vMay 2006 on May 15, 2006

Req. an English OS. Junk.

joeshmoe7 reviewed vMay 2006 on May 15, 2006

just awesome!!

pyridox reviewed vMay 2006 on May 15, 2006

This is a real time saver, for someone like me that installs XP on numerous machines. This takes care of almost all the MS critical & other updates.

Well said Horsecharles!

mjm01010101 reviewed vApril 2006 on Apr 18, 2006

Such an incredible timesaver. Really appreciate this effort!

horsecharles reviewed vMarch 2006 on Mar 20, 2006

mjm01010101, ATI & Nvidia are for-profit entities with VERY deep pockets, plus their packages are tiny compared to this FREE, massive, laborious endeavor-- I don't envy the poor over-worked author, who to boot provides a website AND forum with tech support one bit. Just go to his site and look up the list of torrents and hosts, instead of clamoring for spoon-feeding: remember that it's not always the actual author who submits packages.
Plus, he doesn'nt need us at all, like an Ati or Nvidia for profit-would: his 'public service' package is famous and has stood on its merits for many years...just like a crowded, popular restaurant has no use/need for a food critic.

dzjepp reviewed vMarch 2006 on Mar 20, 2006

That uk mirror posted here is just one of a handful that are available on the ap forums. Whoever submitted the file to bn choose to include that particular mirror, yes it's slow but that's not ap's fault. Whoever decided to mirror the file for them has a slow site, that's all.

btw, for the march update you need dec. 05 full and february 06 update, then on top of that you apply march 06 update. april 06 should have a full installer available again which won't need anything previous installed.

johnfinn68 reviewed vMarch 2006 on Mar 20, 2006

march 2006 update download links:

http://www.neowin.net/fo...21&showtopic=444263

dec 2005 full install download links:

http://www.neowin.net/fo...ex.php?showtopic=409564

This is so much more usefull than complaining about a broken link.

mjm01010101 reviewed vMarch 2006 on Mar 20, 2006

Link is dead.

edit: Link is still dead, I sat for a minute. Look, if you make software available, make it available, or don't. This has been out several years now, I'm thinking they know what type of traffic to expect. At the elast then provide a link to a direct torrent if you can't handle it.

Availability of a product is part of the review. I typically bump ATI's software down a notch because they never do proper planning for their releases on new driver releases. Nvidia I've never had a problem. That is proper planning.

Otherwise, as you'll see in my previous reviews, this product is great.

wat0114 reviewed vMarch 2006 on Mar 20, 2006

**EDIT**

The link isn't dead, but it is verrry slow. Those of you on dialup, forget it. You'll be waiting 'til hell freezes over.

Do keep in mind that the full December version is required. This is in addition to that. Run the full version first, selecting and updating whatever you choose, then run this one.

This utility works like a veritable charm! For those of you who suggest: "just click the Windows Update button". Okay, that works too, but at the expense of taking a helluva lot longer with the download time and numerous restarts, while exposing your machine to the Internet. Autopatcher works brilliantly.

crashoverride reviewed vFebruary 2006 on Feb 28, 2006

This update broke Autopatcher.

Zygi reviewed vFebruary 2006 on Feb 18, 2006

Thiz iz da s*** man!!! Greatt proggie, windows update do the job, but this is better solution and have more then WU. It's also great if you want to make windows cd with nlite, you can use updates from this to fully update your windows iso :P

mjm01010101 reviewed vFebruary 2006 on Feb 18, 2006

Because WU requires several reboots. WU doesn't install third party items like java RE, toolbars, it doesn't tweak a system or remove uneeded features. It requires an internet connection which might not be desireable since there are network worms out there constantly scanning for unpatched machines. WU also is rather slow, I can use Autopatcher in about a quarter of the time WU does even on a fast net connection, let's not even talk about dial-up. It's free, doesn't require activex installs to check the legitimacy of your product (an insult regardless of whether you've paid for XP or not.) Autopatcher also can install non-public hotfixes that aren't available on WU, and again, it does all this with one reboot, WU will require many reboots on a clean SP2 machine.

ladylust reviewed vFebruary 2006 on Feb 18, 2006

I dunno how about just hitting the windows update button in your control panel?

Bh420 reviewed vFebruary 2006 on Feb 18, 2006

this is an update file you need the older full one to use this one it just updates the installer folders you have to install the older bigger one first.

lissack reviewed vFebruary 2006 on Feb 17, 2006

You have to do a little bit of browsing and find the full version and then it works fine

http://downloads.littlbuger.info/

Joco reviewed vFebruary 2006 on Feb 17, 2006

Confirmed. Installer trouble. No icon, No Remove AutoPatcher icon like other release. Even a manual exec from C:\Program Files\AutoPatcher did nothing. Can you please repackage the installer?

some guy reviewed vFebruary 2006 on Feb 17, 2006

fails to launch I get a runtime erro
dosn't show in start- program ,, had to go to c-programs to find it, no uninstaller shown in that directory.

BNuser reviewed vFebruary 2006 on Feb 17, 2006

Very good tool. If you need a german version (not as beautiful, but as helpful):

http://www.winhelpline.info/daten/artikel_631.html
You can choose between small updates, or the whole pack containing all since SP2, ~44MB

zee7 reviewed vJanuary 2006 on Jan 20, 2006

Excellent! A lifesaver. Windows update has always been buggy on my system -- sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. This little app saved my bacon because it ALWAYS works, 100% of the time with no hangs or system crashes. Keep up the great work!

And| reviewed vJanuary 2006 on Jan 17, 2006

Too bad I dont run an english version of windows.. This is a great initiative.

Dayzed reviewed vJanuary 2006 on Jan 16, 2006

Excellent... Thanks for the HARD work!

SamppaX reviewed vJanuary 2006 on Jan 16, 2006

Great idea... so 5/5... If you have multiple computer this comes handy... ;)

pscowan reviewed vDecember 2005 on Dec 21, 2005

Awsome, quick, useful, and best of all no internet access required to use, made my IT life so much easier.

GladHeAteHer reviewed vDecember 2005 on Dec 20, 2005

Most people in the know use this rather than download MS Updates on every new instalationit saves time bandwidth and resourses better employed elsewhere rather than waiting for MS to decide how long a minute is when they realy mean 10. The perfect updater for me. Brilliant springs to mind. Keep up the good work.

cip2kro reviewed vDecember 2005 on Dec 20, 2005

Siyavash don't be a nub and post things u don't even know. This program is far more then just some autoupdate thing. It has many other usefull programs. And even if it was only with updates from winxp, i would still use it gladly because i won't download stupid updates on every new win instalation on every computer i work with.
Btw.. it has latest version of java, flash, startupcpl,.net and many more. Best program i have and most usefull!

Siyavash reviewed vDecember 2005 on Dec 20, 2005

Ever heard of automatic updates feature in windows ? ;D

horsecharles reviewed vDecember 2005 on Dec 19, 2005

Uhh, that lan issue would lie with the patch creator, not the patch aggregator?

Alexander784 reviewed vDecember 2005 on Dec 19, 2005

I installed Auto patcher november 2005, All other computer in LAN can't connect to my computer although they can see me.

00100001110 reviewed vDecember 2005 on Dec 19, 2005

A rare gem I couldn't do without

joeshmoe7 reviewed vDecember 2005 on Dec 19, 2005

Good stuff.

ghammer reviewed vDecember 2005 on Dec 19, 2005

Excellent tool.
Been using and recommending it for quite awhile now.

simko reviewed vDecember 2005 on Dec 19, 2005

Excellent work done with the autopatch

perfect when you reinstall windows or installing a fresh windows on a customer computer

themafia_69 reviewed vNovember 2005 on Dec 7, 2005

What can i say, ive been using this for a year now, and its just perfect, it even has updates that windows Automatic update doesn't!!! also it saves great time when fixing many peoples computers especially ones with no broadband, and saves precious internet bandwidth if on a network (school, office etc) just by always having it on my usb stick, i take it to every computer i service, and it save time, hassle, security all you could possibly think of from updating

Kushan reviewed vNovember 2005 on Nov 11, 2005

Excellent tool, highly reccomended.
Only other thing I can say is that if you intend on reinstalling windows any time soon, I suggest creating a brand new XP CD with whatever updates and stuff you need added with the help of nlite, but if you can't be bothered downloading them and stuff like that, this is definately the tool for you.

Don Juan reviewed vNovember 2005 on Nov 10, 2005

Very handy.

azmantek reviewed vNovember 2005 on Nov 10, 2005

What can I say about AutoPatcher?

Here it is:

I do appreciate the author(s) of AutoPatcher. They've done an excellent job to serve the end user community.

And I also would like to thank the folks that help host the file. Your contribution is huge. Without you, it would take forever for us to receive the files.

Overall: AutoPatcher got my two thumbs UP :)

Regards,

Buggle reviewed vNovember 2005 on Nov 10, 2005

@ hurzx. What a c... you are! The problem is that you give a rating for a program that is not meant for you to use. If you are too lazy to just go and check the website of the program it's your fitting punishment that you could not use it on your system. You say it yourself: there are localized versions of WinXP around (like the one you own), then you could have taken more care when downloading it couldn't you? Don't blame the author of this great peace of software for your passive attitute!

hurzx reviewed vNovember 2005 on Nov 10, 2005

@ benyahuda. What a c... you are! As far as I know, Autopatcher is not a beta!!! Second, it's not a question of translation, you're simply too incompetent to know that locals XP versions exist. Had you a brain and two neurones, you'd had noticed that my english is good enough. How many foreign languages do you speak yourself ?

benyahuda reviewed vOctober 2005 on Oct 14, 2005

hurzx: When I'm trying beta software, or limited release share/freeware, I try to accept that localized editions are rare to non-existant.

If the authors/creators/assemblers speak Suomi or Hebrew or whatever, that is the language I'll have to deal with if I wish to try/use their product.

Instead of a low rating I fire up my world dictionary or Googles translating service and give it a try. I sure don't give a possibly excellent application a poor rating because the people who GAVE it to me FREE to try, speak another language.

If it's just too hard for me to figure it out I just DON'T rate it. Because that's MY problem, not the authors.

This collection of utilities and updates is very useful. It does require a little care in its use. But beyond that, especially for a new installation of XP, this is a tremendous help and timesaver.

Shoot, it would be worth a 5.0 if it was written in Swahili.

By the way, you can go here for help with other languages.
AutoPatcher Translation Packs at:
http://www.neowin.net/fo...ex.php?showtopic=333746

some guy reviewed vOctober 2005 on Oct 14, 2005

great program one shot up dating made easy, I use it on all my pc I service, when I ask people is your computer up to date, they look at me like what's an update? lol

Polychronopolis reviewed vOctober 2005 on Oct 13, 2005

hurzx: Sorry you feel that rating this app as a 1 because you jumped the gun and downloaded the app before it's even published on their website.

They always release localized versions after the fact. It makes sense that they would release the app quickly in their own language. App developers usually rely on other people to translate into localized versions.

App still rocks..

hurzx reviewed vOctober 2005 on Oct 13, 2005

This low rating cause I find it very unfriendly not to simply warn that this is an English version only. Obviously I wasted a lot of time to download it, to try to install it, etc... to finally find out that it did not work with the non-english version of XP on my laptop !

JeRrYFaR reviewed vOctober 2005 on Oct 13, 2005

No complaints.. it has helped me update several machines w/ no problems..

Master:

Try blaming your machine rather than the software.. if you notice, nobody else has had a problem.. strange hunh?

Lick reviewed vOctober 2005 on Oct 13, 2005

Excellent proggy

themafia_69 reviewed vOctober 2005 on Oct 13, 2005

Been using this for about a year now, its very handy when going to fix a persons computer rather than spend an hour or two downloading updates and restarting and etc, just have autopatcher do it! also comes handy for updating many pcs, in a computer lab for say, done this many times and saves heaps of bandwith!

Master- reviewed vOctober 2005 on Oct 13, 2005

This is s***.

Stoped on; Sorting Modules....

ghammer reviewed vOctober 2005 on Oct 13, 2005

An excellent idea well concieved and packaged.

Zygi reviewed vAugust 2005 on Sep 5, 2005

Realy good idea, all fixes in one pack, you can even integrate them with windows installation (with nlite).

Tokar reviewed vAugust 2005 on Aug 19, 2005

WGA is stupid.

They were trying to figure out what to do with AutoPatcher and WGA. They first released a silly and stupid August release which required the end-user to download the hotfixes from Microsoft. But they should have known better than that...since most people dont want to be bothered with downloading 10 things individually. So that is gone and now we have the full 150+ MB release with all hotfixes.

They are smart to not to include WGA. Its more trouble that its worth.

Blackhole8746: While I know it has been cracked I hate using Windows Update for updates...I prefer using a program like this to update Windows.

ispamforfood reviewed vAugust 2005 on Aug 18, 2005

Not to say this program is "bad"..... but due to recent changes in windows update, programs like this might come in handy for many....

themafia_69 reviewed vAugust 2005 on Aug 18, 2005

been using this program for quite sometime now, its great, usefull, and time saving

mjm01010101 reviewed vAugust 2005 on Aug 18, 2005

LovingU

There is a strange thing-- don't get me wrong as it seems foreign to me as well-- but apparently PEOPLE TEST PRODUCTS BEFORE THEY RELEASE THEM. Amazing... I know.

LovingU reviewed vAugust 2005 on Aug 18, 2005

it has been released for a long time!!
why it said the releas date today?!

Tokar reviewed vJuly 2005 on Jul 21, 2005

Only one word can describe this program: WOW.

Im thoroughly impressed by this program.

To begin wtih, It has a GREAT interface. The only gripe I have with the interface is that when you get to the point of choosing which updates to install, you cant increase the window size, thus allowing more to be viewed. Its a pain to have to keep scrolling up and down. But since this thing is a one-time run dealie, its not that big of a deal.

Basically this is a big program that includes EVERY update post SP2. Thus, it is more or less a necessity that one have Service Pack 2 installed before using this program.
It includes all the hotfixes, both the critical and recommended.
It includes all the neat and dumb windows programs, i.e. Journal View, GDI+ tool, Malicious software tool (most recent version), Windows Media Player 10, .Net Framework,
It includes all the of the Microsoft Windows PowerToys, which really impressed me.

But I was shocked to see it included programs like PowerMenu and hardware updates like the Adaptec ASPI layer, and the likes of the Royale theme.
(See the list on the download information page for the whole list).

Almost all of the stuff that it includes, I use...ALMOST.
But whats great aobut all the software in it is that its free. Thus, AutoPatcher XP is free.

The thing is SO easy to use, even an adult can use it.

You run the program (i dont suggest running it off of a 4x CDRW as I was trying to do...Microsoft AntiSpyware wasnt being too nice about it scanning the whole archive for me with the active scanners). It extracts all the data. Then y ou are presented with a menu with all the options you want. You can choose to NOT install certain critical updates...you can choose to install recommnded updates. You can choose whatever you want...all or none (not sure what choose none would do for you though).
After you choose everything you click next and it will install everything.

One nice thing is that it shows you an estimate on how long the install will take.

The best part about it thought is that is has to download NOTHING, and its all unattended. I actually fell asleep while it was running. I woke up a few hours later and all I was presented with was a few light blue colored warnings from Microsoft AntiSpyware due to the install...no harm at all.

This is one of thsoe things you have to have if you are going to format your computer and reinstall Windows XP.

(The absolute BEST use of this software? It bypasses Windows Genuine Advantage since there are no downloads.)

mjm01010101 reviewed vJuly 2005 on Jul 15, 2005

Used this the other day on a machine that I needed to update as quickly as possible. A true time saver and really appreciate the effort put into this quality package!

guitardave78 reviewed vJuly 2005 on Jul 15, 2005

Only just started using this, but so far is amazing and saving loads of time at work!!

Blackhole8746 reviewed vJuly 2005 on Jul 15, 2005

I have been downloading KBxxxxxx updates from Microsoft Download Center since Windows XP was created and saving them to my hard disk, each time I have to reinstall Windows I install all of these patches! This is the best soluion for updating your version of Windows! And the good thing is, some updates will be unavailable for people using pirated versions of Windows XP later this year, so they can download this and install it overriding Microsoft's restrictions, anyway if this program gets banned from Microsoft for this reason updates could still be found in P2P programs like LimeWire and Morpheus, or on illeagal sites to which the pdates are uploaded...

bugmenot reviewed vMay 2005 on May 22, 2005

Ive been using autopatcher since early to mid 2004 and it has been a time saver. it offers updates, tools, and plenty of tweaks. theres some tweaks from the 4.6 (2004) release that are no longer present but thats just a minor issue.

themafia_69 reviewed vMay 2005 on May 19, 2005

Been using it since the jan 2005 version amazing saves a lot of time. As a student assistant in school i have to make sure over 30 computers are up to date this makes it easy. but u might have to run it twice for the malicious software scanner since there are two of them the first one has to be installed for the second one to install

pyridox reviewed vMay 2005 on May 18, 2005

Very nice tool. It saves me a lot of time with new XP installs. Does all of the updates at one time. Just start it, come back later & updates are finished. All I need to do is reboot.

Also, some of these updates that are included, can not be gotten directly from the Microsoft website.

Crypton reviewed vMay 2005 on May 18, 2005

Good program for the beginner, still prefer to do my own slipstream images along with stripping the system of things I never wanted installed in the first place. Overall is a good concept.

horsecharles reviewed vApril 2005 on Apr 20, 2005

Negative reviews are way off-base here. There's no spyware in this whatsoever, and to boot it's free. I use this product to put together systems for others--most of them multi-boot even... and have NEVER had one single problem.
Additionally, there's a companion product: AutoStreamer, that can be used to slipstream any additional apps for an unattended install that can even do a whole network.

eL MaesTro reviewed vApril 2005 on Apr 19, 2005

thats because you are sooo an experienced user that you forgot that AP XP included the Messenger Plus program, wich has an optional sponsor program, only messenger plus, not Autopatcher as a package.

ShadowNuke reviewed vMarch 2005 on Mar 31, 2005

Great concept, but its loaded with spyware and a trojan that my antivirus picked up after the install. Good idea, but... NO DICE!

Niksa reviewed vMarch 2005 on Mar 28, 2005

I would prefer Ultra Lite version, but on developer site I can't find even Full version that is up to date??? FileForum is best place to download it since only here you can find new version.

tremens reviewed vMarch 2005 on Mar 25, 2005

I've been using this for quite some time, on hundreds of computers. Previous guy, your XP installation was corrupt to start with. Never a single issue for me on an uncountable number of machines. Grade A Meat!

hurzx reviewed vMarch 2005 on Mar 24, 2005

Keep away. Just a nigthmare. Not only was it unable to install properly but also to unisntall. It screwed up my config, so that I had to de a restore. Lost 2 hours for nothing. Ths worst ever since I download freeware...

pyridox reviewed vMarch 2005 on Mar 24, 2005

Great Utility! Has some fixes & updates that are not generally available on Microsfts site.

Only thing is; As someone mentioned, the author's site is not up to date. And there is no changelog for the March 2005 version.

dzjepp reviewed vMarch 2005 on Mar 24, 2005

Superb utility. Especially usefull when doing a clean install of WinXP. =]

utomo reviewed vMarch 2005 on Mar 23, 2005

The website is not updated for long time. they need to update it.

mcm reviewed vJanuary 2005 on Jan 25, 2005

Not so necessary with the recent release of SP2.

The download link here appears to be down. I suggest doing a search at http://www.alltheweb.com/ for "AutoPatcher_XP_Jan2005_Full.exe" for alternative ftp sites.

mrkeyboardman2004 reviewed vJanuary 2005 on Jan 22, 2005

This is for Xpsp2 heres a link that will tell you a lil about it!
http://www.newagedreams.com/autopatcher/index.htm

donpacman reviewed vJanuary 2005 on Jan 21, 2005

Is this for SP2 installations? The site doesn't say

mjm01010101 reviewed vJanuary 2005 on Jan 21, 2005

For those that criticize this package and the amount of work put into it, realize it's not a replacement for WU, it's giving you the ability to carry critical and non-critical updates on a CD-ROM. It's giving you the ability to say upgrade a WAN of 100 machines to a set level quite easily and quickly. Fantastic product, wish it was updated more frequently...

Neutronbeam reviewed vJanuary 2005 on Jan 21, 2005

AutoPatcher XP saved two SP2 installations I was doing and fixed some problems I was having. I donated $50 to the creators so I'm sincere when I say this is more than a terrific compilation---it's a humanitarian service.

MissingIntellect reviewed v4.6.24 on Sep 7, 2004

AutoPatcher just kicks major ass, plain and simple, no buts about it!

-Lord- reviewed v4.5.12 on May 20, 2004

Thanks for the tip GerryF

christoofar reviewed v4.5.12 on May 20, 2004

XPCREATE seems to involve a fair amount of work to produce. apXP seems a more user-friendly solution to the same end.

Markymoo reviewed v4.5.12 on May 20, 2004

Well guys there is a better superior answer to autopatcher, autopatcher is fine. I'm talking about when you install xp you have every critical update already intergrated so when you boot into windows for the first time there is no updates to get. Slipstreaming all updates into windows xp sp1 it can be done and has been done. Its called XPCREATE

donpacman reviewed v4.5.12 on May 20, 2004

A MUST HAVE!!!

gerryf reviewed v4.5.12 on May 19, 2004

Lord, there is a lite version on the homepage that lets you update the previous version you downloaded. There is also a change log. Posting here would be pushing it, since there are about 100 changes and it would take up a lot of space.

dzjepp reviewed v4.5.12 on May 19, 2004

Why don't you visit their homepage there are a zillion other mirrors to choose from.

Rock solid app.

mmatheny reviewed v4.5 March on Apr 16, 2004

Sorry, what good is a bug free program if you can't download it? Maybe it was just a bad internet period, but distribution is part of a complete package, and for me the day I tried to get it (and I really wanted to try it, as I am a sysadmin at NASA) it was no go. Should I have posted a 5 and then tell the author that he had distribuion problems? What would have been the point of that? He needed to know there were problems downloading his product, and I cleary stated in the post why it was a 1 - I don't think my one rating will sway the many positive votes it is getting, so here is a 5 to counter-act my earlier post - but I still don't know how good or bad this program is!

blackpages reviewed v4.5 March on Apr 16, 2004

I use it because while microsoft allows downloading of individual patches, the evil empire doesn't offer an automated quick and simple way to install.

Neoprimal reviewed v4.5 March on Apr 14, 2004

This is a great program. A lifesaver for non-network enabled PCs and a timesaver for all others. For those recommending Windows update, etc. Yes, great too - but you'll spend a good 1.5-2.5 hours if you update XP manually, and this program though it still takes a while (due to windows installer mainly), saves some amount of time.

animecabbit reviewed v4.5 March on Apr 14, 2004

Hm... How do you rate a program badly because another site couldn't give you the free download? Why not hold your grudge until _after_ you tried the program you're rating first?

christoofar reviewed v4.5 March on Apr 14, 2004

mmatheny
perhaps after you actually USE the program, then you can come here & review it? The app is freeware, and bandwidth hosting costs pretty big $$. Maybe you'd be happier wading thru M$'s Update Center?

zyfos reviewed v4.5 March on Apr 14, 2004

This is a VERY handly tool to have, especially when doing computer maintenance and repair. It saves a lot of time when upgrading and I love the fact that it comes with a patch for uxtheme.dll. I only have one small problem with it, which I have had happen at least twice. After selecting the specific packages I want to install, it will sometimes just install everything, even if I didn't tell it to.

Polychronopolis reviewed v4.5 March on Apr 13, 2004

It's the bomb!! Lots of utilities and misc things to toy with.. Installed many updates and fixes and did not encounter a single unexpected error or malfunction.

sirhardi reviewed v4.5 March on Apr 13, 2004

Interesting,..I keep my sys up to date but this thing not only updatd specially DirectX but also fixed my VM problem i had...
The included WM9, made me re accept license ??
Either way
Thank you

eL MaesTro reviewed v4.5 on Apr 7, 2004

dont worry the ppl from Neowin are like that. They are too sensible to good/bad critics.
Nonetheless this program does the job, and cann save you a looooot of time. 5stars

Aires reviewed v4.5 on Apr 2, 2004

My apologies to the two people who were offended by my previous comments below. Obviously you misunderstood what I said but nevermind - my apologies anyway.

mh508 reviewed v4.5 on Mar 8, 2004

and just an update... for all of you who say you can download it... check this link:

http://www.neowin.net/fo...ex.php?showtopic=113240

al92lt1 reviewed v4.5 on Mar 8, 2004

I'd sure like to try it. Too bad none of the download links
work.

Qlib reviewed v4.5 on Mar 8, 2004

miss Aires should refrain from even rewieving a program he ADMITS to not having tried and therefore gives it a 3.. WTF is up with that?.. Damn fool!

4/5 cos I dont think they update fast enough. Besides that its great!

DaveNCheez reviewed v4.5 on Mar 7, 2004

Perfect for System Admins

christoofar reviewed v4.5 on Mar 7, 2004

The ultimate way to update your WinXP OS with the latest critical patches, without having to grab each one one at a time from M$. GUI/patches have been updated & database has been tidied up. A great piece of work!

twnmagnum reviewed v4.2.29 Final on Jan 1, 2004

Since the Direct Download link doesn't work, you can still download this program by performing a search for "AutoPatcherXP" in Edonkey.

-Lord- reviewed v4.2.29 Final on Dec 18, 2003

Unbound.. is that YOU?!?

Let me update my previous review. After more testing on several more systems I've found that the autorun file is a bit off and the cd does't play as it should. If you want it to, update the autorun file accordingly. Other things will need some minor tweaking. For example one tweak that comes to mind that is offered during the patch is to remove the little arrows on shortcuts. While I checked it to do so on 4 machines already, it never does without my having to go back into TweakUI and doing it myself. but, all in all, this is pretty good. It gets you the patches and updates it needs, and does it pretty well. Now I'll go test out Keyser Soze's... and see how well it fares.

Aires reviewed v4.2.29 Final on Dec 18, 2003

Hmm well check this first http://fileforum.betanew...ail.php3?fid=1059147887 before you start slagging people off about what they know. I'm the author of that and no I don't see this as competition as some people have asked. I offer something different - completely different. So don't jump to conclusions idiot!

Ryokurin reviewed v4.2.29 Final on Dec 17, 2003

The idea is this is good if your in a situation where you cant slipstream like you work on or have quite a few standing machines that you cannot get online, or cannot have getting windows updates all at the same time. Its good when it comes to that.

eddie reviewed v4.1.17 Final on Dec 17, 2003

Alamosoft: No one said you have to

ogman reviewed v4.1.17 Final on Nov 9, 2003

Installed perfectly, ran smoothly. Great program! Thanks.

Apollos reviewed v4.1.17 Final on Nov 9, 2003

One thing this program can do well, giving you a blue screen of death, something I wouldn't normally see with XP.

Use www.windowsupdate.com and use the Windows TweakUI tool, nuff said.

nickonyx reviewed v4.1.17 Final on Nov 9, 2003

The copy of program that link on this server points to is broken, non-working. Archive report some (many) CRC errors, while unpacking Z7 (or 7Z?). So I downloaded it from neowin.com and it works properly...

enjoy!

CyberInferno reviewed v4.1.17 Final on Nov 9, 2003

Excellent program! It does so much more than I expected it to. I wish I'd had this program when I formatted my computer three days ago. I'm glad it automatically deletes the ASP.net account added when Microsoft's .NET tools are installed. An additional nice feature is the "get more" info link that goes to a webpage explaining the feature. I wish they would put it on more of the extensions, but most are self explanatory. 5/5 for being free, too!

Captain Hook reviewed v4.1.17 Final on Nov 9, 2003

A little confusion about this program! It is called AutoPatcher XP 4.1.17 Final and the filename is: AutoPatcherXP_nov.exe.
On the Authors webpage the file is called: 4.0 Final (Refresh) - October Release, and the filename is: AutoPatcherXP_Gold.exe were B.T.W None of the links are working!
I wouldn't trust a program like this!!!

eddie reviewed v4.0 Gold Refresh on Oct 27, 2003

Appears all the download links are not available. If anyone has a mirror, please post.

Aires reviewed v4.0 Gold Refresh on Oct 26, 2003

I am the author of "Keyser Soze's Unofficial XP Security Pack". If the authors of the above AutoPatcher read this, can they please contact me via my homepage. Thanks.

rdburke reviewed v4.0 Gold Refresh on Oct 26, 2003

I would write a review if I were able to download the program,404 page everytime.
Thanks,
R.D.Burke
rdburke@bellsouth.net

KayNine reviewed v4.0 Gold Refresh on Oct 26, 2003

I do not want to rate it too early, so I give it a medium 3*. I would guess it's a nice tool (especially in environments like ours where windowsupdate is prohibited via policies), but why the hell am I supposed to download a 186MB big installer?!? At least that's what filemirror.com told me... Seems all patches are included, but for all languages or only english? I would prefer downloading patches from the 'net on demand!

Hassada reviewed v4.0 Gold Refresh on Oct 25, 2003

It's a very nice program, but wish they include the SP1 in this patch because it need to install SP1 before using this patch. Overall, it's great.