(1888PressRelease)
January 16, 2008 - UpdateStar keeps PC software bang up-to-date. UpdateStar informs users of new versions of freeware, shareware and commercial products, thus keeping the software spectrum on a PC bang up-to-date. As UpdateStar is freeware it can be downloaded free of charge and makes the software life of every software user considerably easier and more secure. UpdateStar aims to become the predominant source for individual software updates and software information, keeping the user’s software constantly up-to-date and the PC secure. UpdateStar currently recognizes over 80,000 software products with 350,000 different product version specifications.
Enhancements to the new version 1.2 include improvements of the software recognition algorithms to maximize the number of correctly detected programs. Graphical user interface enhancements have also been implemented as well as minor bug fixes based on feedback from thousands of users, and optimized server connectivity.
As well as providing information on the latest product versions, UpdateStar also provides product descriptions, download links and options for licensing software through respective manufacturers. Users can then simply download and install the new versions as they wish.
Updated software reduces a PC's vulnerability level
UpdateStar offers users a simple, free and effective protection against the dangers of outdated software. Computer users should obtain the latest version of programs in order to plug the latest security gaps, which can threaten the very health of a computer. This is where UpdateStar effectively comes into play. It informs users not only of small updates but also new versions and critical security updates.
As the UpdateStar database is maintained by the users themselves, users help each other by keeping the database up-to-date whenever they discover a new version. Before an updated version makes it into the database it is reviewed thoroughly by the UpdateStar team.
The database is refreshed several times a day and thanks to the thousands of user submissions from the UpdateStar client base, the UpdateStar database now contains an increasingly precise range to benefit all users.
Most important features at a glance:
+ Keeps software bang up-to-date
+ Provides information on an entire software setup Improved and
+ simplified software management Protects against outdated software
+ Updates can be individually controlled User-maintained software
+ database UpdateStar is freeware
UpdateStar makes downloading, installing and uninstalling software child’s play. Interested users can download it for free from the UpdateStar website at http://www.updatestar.com.
Partner Program launched
UpdateStar is freeware and the project refinances itself by offering its user base attractive licensing options for their individual commercial software and shareware products. Via the UpdateStar partner program, media partners can offer their community the leading freeware update service and create a long-term source of income. Partners can now simply register and promote their very own version of UpdateStar and start making a profit on the UpdateStar website.
Further information on the UpdateStar partner program can be found at http://www.updatestar.com/en/partner/.
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