FileHippo Update Checker

[seven2]

Hello
This program was running well in Win 7 x 64 and suddenly stopped responding.
I have searched the internet and apparently I am not the only one who has this problem. I have tried both MSIE9 and FF. I also reinstalled the program.
Does anyone have any information regarding this?
Thank you
Peter

 

[xxxdannyxxx]

Hi seven2

Mine did the same there server must have been down but its back up and running now

Danny

Edit-Its gone again

They will sort it out

 

[Layback Bear]

Yep, server still gone for me also. I will just wait until tomorrow. Until now it has worked flawlessly for me.

 

[A Guy]

I use the stand alone version, and had it in Programfiles(x86), and it hasn't worked for a while. Seeing this thread I moved it to Programfiles, and it works fine there. Also works on desktop, etc. Just FYI. You can download the stand alone on the same page as the installer.



A Guy

 

[xxxdannyxxx]

I use the stand alone version, and had it in Programfiles(x86), and it hasn't worked for a while. Seeing this thread I moved it to Programfiles, and it works fine there. Also works on desktop, etc. Just FYI. You can download the stand alone on the same page as the installer.

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A Guy

Odd, I have both and neither work for me at the moment. Standalone version gets stuck at "sending date for analysis"

Danny

 

[xxxdannyxxx]

Back up again now

 

[seven2]

giraffe

Nice to see the Giraffe again.
Thank you all.

 

[rundwald]

Still NBG for me

 

[seven2]

FileHippo Update checker

If you stilll have no big Giraffe yet, try reinstalling.

Does anyone think this update checker, Secunia and WinPatrol are over lapping to the point where one of these does not belong?

I found Secunia and FileHippo update checker to serve somewhat different purposes in that the former leaned more to vulnerabilities and the latter more toward updates.

I just tried WinPatrol and it seems to be able to detect if UAC was disturbed but had no other apps I really really need.

Ccleaner has a startup app for example.

 

[Layback Bear]

All of your mentioned programs I have used and conceder them good. We each select programs to fit our needs. Some programs are more necessary on multi user PC's. I have chosen Filehippo Up Date Checker because I turn off all automatic updates. Once or twice a day I can check for updates in many programs using Up Date Checker. Many updates for programs like Flash are for security reasons. Ccleaner does many things and I like most of them so I use it. Win Patrol is very good but I use the UAC to take care of things like that. Win Patrol Pro does many more things. You might want to check it out. I tried Secunia a few week ago and I had problems so I don't use it now. They probably have it fixed by now. Many of these 3rd party programs are what I use for a layered security protection. No one security programs catches or can find everything.

 

[seven2]

protection/retraction

First, my giraffe has again disappeared so I don't want anyone thinking it is their fault. We can try tomorrow.
Thank you for the nice note about protection. Regarding Secunia, I know it is widely used and I have used it for about ten years. When they switched to ver 3 I was dismayed but quickly adjusted and still consider it one of my best programs. I have had reason to join the community and Maurice was a great tutor; he walked me through a difficult issue.

I guess I am not too sure I need Win Patrol but will give it a try for a couple of days.
I used Revo a long time but recently have read that IOBIT does a good job. I have it on desktop as it does not install.

 

[Layback Bear]

Be careful with IObit anything. Going by memory they don't have a very good reputation.

 

[seven2]

Iobit

I have heard that before. Every opinion helps - thank you

Sometimes Revo does not find the program to be removed;do you have a recommendation?

 

[xxxdannyxxx]

I have heard that before. Every opinion helps - thank you

Sometimes Revo does not find the program to be removed;do you have a recommendation?

Revo only works on 32bit applications so the ones it doesn't find for you will be the 64bit ones

 

[Layback Bear]

Has anybody tried this for Microsoft?
Fix problems with programs that can't be installed or uninstalled

 

[seven2]

Uninstall

I read the link and this is part of what it said, "Use this troubleshooter for an uninstall only if the program fails to uninstall using the windows add/remove programs feature."
So, if I want to remove a program, via add remove, it will likely be removed but leaving remants behind.
Wouln't the link be for programs that could not be uninstalled when add remove fails to work properly?
it does not seem to be a program that does a thorough job of cleaning as Revo does when it works.

 

[seven2]

I have heard that before. Every opinion helps - thank you

Sometimes Revo does not find the program to be removed;do you have a recommendation?

Revo only works on 32bit applications so the ones it doesn't find for you will be the 64bit ones

>>This is useful information and thank you. I must find a program that uninstalls both 32 and 64 byte.

 

[greebal]

The REVO PRO version can handle the 64 bit.
Not free, but they give a full functioning 30 day free trial.

Download Revo Uninstaller Freeware - Free and Full Download - Uninstall software, remove programs, solve uninstall problems

 

[seven2]

Revo Pro

If I cannot find a free uninstaller worth its salt, I will get the pro version.
These days it seems unecessary to pay for programs as this woud be a fiest for me;I hope someone catches up. It makes sense and dollars for Revo to not take care of 64 byte as their goal is to attract as many consumers who pay as possible.
They gave me years of free service so I cannot complain.

For those who use Revo, do you use the default normal mode or the more aggressive mode?

 

[xxxdannyxxx]

I use the aggressive mode but be sure to check each registry it marks for deletion as I have seen a few wrong entries.

Danny