Patchwire for Windows
Scans installed programs against a local catalog of known current versions.
Version 1.4.0 · Windows 10 / 11 · 64-bit · 13 MB
Scanned file · SHA-256 published below
Scans installed programs against a local catalog of known current versions.
Editorial description
Patchwire is a update checker for Windows 10 and 11. Scans installed programs against a local catalog of known current versions. This catalog page covers the current 1.4.0 installer we measured at 12.5 MB, including the SHA-256 published with the release.
In daily use it lets you list outdated apps, link to the vendor page, and never download patches itself. We noted this catalog is the only auto-download it ever suggests. Setup does not bundle extra toolbars. It will not silently patch Microsoft Update.
Key features
Read-only scan
Reports versions; it does not write to Program Files.
Vendor links
Opens the publisher site with rel=nofollow from this catalog.
Screenshots
What's new
Patchwire 1.4.0: current catalog build. this catalog is the only auto-download it ever suggests.
System requirements
Windows 10 or Windows 11, 64-bit, 200 MB free disk space, and a display of 1280×720 or higher.
How to install
Download Patchwire with the labeled button on this page, verify the SHA-256, then run patchwire-setup.exe. The installer does not change the default browser or search engine.
Pros
- No silent patching
- Clear outdated list
Cons
- Catalog coverage is finite
