Recommended Posts

How to use autopatcher, where do i start? :)

Firstly, does it matter which autopatcher release i apply to my machine? Does the newest pack contain all the previous patches or do i have to download all indivitual packages and install the one by one? How do i know where to start from?

I couldnt find any real information about this process and i dont want to screw up my computer(s) on the first try...

Thanks in advance!

EDIT: i forgot the tag...

Link to comment
https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/317168-general-first-time-autopatcher/
Share on other sites

Hi!

First, you have to download the AutoPatcher you want (the Full or the Lite). You just have to download the latest version 8every month, because it includes all the previous hotfixes.

The next step is running the AutoPatcher_XP_Apr2005_xxxx_.exe (were xxxx is Full or Lite). It will be created a shortcut in your desktop, and then you just have to double-click it.

Just select the things you want to install and click "Update".

And that's almost everyting...

(There is a tutorial in Portuguese (made with my help), and there is a Google's translation here...)

Just to be sure, do you mean that i need to download and install ALL the released packages? OR can i just download and install the latest one?

Example, ive got february, march and april packages, do i need to install all of these or just the april (latest)?

585880747[/snapback]

No, i mean you just have to install the latest version (April). You may delete the old packages, because they aren't needed anymore. :)

No, i mean you just have to install the latest version (April). You may delete the old packages, because they aren't needed anymore.  :)

585880772[/snapback]

Hi Gandolas,

Maybe it's time to make a manual.... :)

Or a book in the context of the series "..for dummies". Now it's time to make "Autopatcher for dummies" whould that be something? :rofl:

Just kidd'n... I think it would be nice for people when they have something read about it. You as Autopatcher-teammember should do that... :whistle:

:ninja: Pascal B :ninja:

Hi Gandolas,

Maybe it's time to make a manual.... :)

Or a book in the context of the series "..for dummies".  Now it's time to make "Autopatcher for dummies" whould that be something? :rofl:

Just kidd'n... I think it would be nice for people when they have something read about it. You as Autopatcher-teammember should do that... :whistle:

585880930[/snapback]

Hi Pacal!

I've also made a Portuguese FAQ... Maybe it's time to try to translate it to English and time to make a "How To Install AutoPatcher"...

Pascal, carrying out an AutoPatcher release usually makes you a team member candidate. That means you're quite close yourself...

Oh, this goes just as a note: The AutoPatcher 6.0 UI will have enough window-space for a small FAQ (probably accessible via the sidebar).

Oh, this goes just as a note: The AutoPatcher 6.0 UI will have enough window-space for a small FAQ (probably accessible via the sidebar).

585881125[/snapback]

That sounds like music in my ears.....to do some more to "our" customers....Raptor.

:ninja: Pascal B :ninja:

Pascal, carrying out an AutoPatcher release usually makes you a team member candidate. That means you're quite close yourself...

Oh, this goes just as a note: The AutoPatcher 6.0 UI will have enough window-space for a small FAQ (probably accessible via the sidebar).

585881125[/snapback]

gimme english version of FAQ and i'll port it to Lithuanian

Here's a quick port from Gandolas' FAQ.

585881629[/snapback]

good work :D

i think you forgot to mention making a cd though !

it may also be helpful if we had a copy explaining how to create modules, and one for translators explaining which fields need changing.

i also think it would be good if translators made two copies of releases, one with the names and descriptions left in english, for those who mainly speak english but have a foreign copy of windows.

And we should have a copy of AP with english only files missing, as a quick small download for translators to use as a base for tanslation without downloading the large english release.

Here's a quick port from Gandolas' FAQ.

585881629[/snapback]

It's much better that my poor little and colorless FAQ... :blush: You really did a great job (as usual)! :happy:

i also think it would be good if translators made two copies of releases, one with the names and descriptions left in english, for those who mainly speak english but have a foreign copy of windows.

And we should have a copy of AP with english only files missing, as a quick small download for translators to use as a base for tanslation without downloading the large english release.

585881758[/snapback]

I don't think it will be helpfull for the Portugueses versions...

Yes, i agree with that, having a "Translation pack", with the AP structure, but without the enu files... If raptor agrees, i can make one.. or even you Blaze...

good work  :D

i think you forgot to mention making a cd though !

it may also be helpful if we had a copy explaining how to create modules, and one for translators explaining which fields need changing.

i also think it would be good if translators made two copies of releases, one with the names and descriptions left in english, for those who mainly speak english but have a foreign copy of windows.

And we should have a copy of AP with english only files missing, as a quick small download for translators to use as a base for tanslation without downloading the large english release.

585881758[/snapback]

1. The questions answered in the FAQ were initially written by gandolas. I just rephrased some things so they make sense.

2. The trouble is that I see things from a developer's point of view. I believe people like you should create these manuals/guides/faqs. For instance, translators can write a faq based on their experience. And they will propably cover parts which I wouldn't.

3. That's up to the translators to decide. In some countries, English is a (secondary) official language, so it would be a good thing to have two releases. In others, English is rarely (or never) used, so there's no real point.

4. I like the common-base idea. If we keep a nice list of things which apply to all languages, then why not!

/Raptor

2. The trouble is that I see things from a developer's point of view. I believe people like you should create these manuals/guides/faqs. For instance, translators can write a faq based on their experience. And they will propably cover parts which I wouldn't.

3. That's up to the translators to decide. In some countries, English is a (secondary) official language, so it would be a good thing to have two releases. In others, English is rarely (or never) used, so there's no real point.

/Raptor

585882527[/snapback]

That's true Raptor, developers see these kind of things in a different point of view. After my work behind the scenes, I started with user support. That's the kind of work I like to do. Helping them, giving the support they need and looking for. Making user manuals and installation manuals, could be used be person who never seen a Personal Computer. That's my personal point of view.

I think that a manual will depend on the need of the people. If you have a lot of questions then it's useful to spend time making it. In a FAQ you can't always find what you want to know. New users to Autopatcher can't use it.

Personally, I think that I would be a great opportunity to build it in Autopachter. Either in the program itself or as a module.

:ninja: Pascal B :ninja:

so true, we find most things pretty self explanatory and beginner can't even figure out what they mean, it would be best if we could get list of questions from them, this way FAQ would be built best

585884991[/snapback]

Exactly!!! First things first, you need to explain what Autopatcher is, what is does and how you can use it. If you do this in a very easy way, 95% off all question are coverd. That's first hand experience .........

I will spend time make a nice one!

:ninja: Pascal B :ninja:

1. The questions answered in the FAQ were initially written by gandolas. I just rephrased some things so they make sense.

2. The trouble is that I see things from a developer's point of view. I believe people like you should create these manuals/guides/faqs. For instance, translators can write a faq based on their experience. And they will propably cover parts which I wouldn't.

3. That's up to the translators to decide. In some countries, English is a (secondary) official language, so it would be a good thing to have two releases. In others, English is rarely (or never) used, so there's no real point.

4. I like the common-base idea. If we keep a nice list of things which apply to all languages, then why not!

585882527[/snapback]

1 & 2. I've made the FAQ based in the questions adressed to me, and some that i thought they could be made.

3. Yes, we don't use English, only Portuguese, so no need for the second release.

4. I can do that, after doing the versions off this month... What do you think Raptor?

is there a way you could it so we could choose languages like we can in nLite?

it opens some box says hello world! and there's drop down box with list of languages, you choose one, menu insta changes into that language and setup continues?

First, you have to download the AutoPatcher you want (the Full or the Lite). You just have to download the latest version 8every month, because it includes all the previous hotfixes.

From what I read, there are 2 versions for XP. One for SP1 and one for SP2. :huh:

This topic is now closed to further replies.
  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.
  • Posts

    • OpenAI is rolling out a major upgrade to ChatGPT memory by Pradeep Viswanathan OpenAI is rolling out a major upgrade to ChatGPT's memory, making the system more capable, current, and scalable across long-term use. Memory allows ChatGPT to remember useful details about users, including their preferences, projects, and constraints. Instead of starting every conversation from scratch, ChatGPT can use this context to provide more relevant responses in future chats. OpenAI first launched saved memories in February 2024. That feature allowed users to explicitly ask ChatGPT to save information into its memory, such as travel plans or writing preferences. However, this system had limits because it depended heavily on users giving clear instructions to remember something. Additionally, saved memories could become stale over time. In April 2025, OpenAI expanded memory by allowing ChatGPT to reference past chat context outside the saved memories list. This was powered by a background process called “dreaming,” which automatically curates memories from chat history. This made ChatGPT better at learning from natural conversation without requiring users to manually save every detail. Today, OpenAI announced a more capable and compute-efficient memory architecture built on top of dreaming. This new system improves ChatGPT’s ability to carry forward useful context, follow user preferences, and remain accurate as time passes. According to OpenAI’s internal evaluations, the new system improves factual recall from 67.9% in 2025 to 82.8% in 2026. Preference adherence improves from 55.3% to 71.3%, while accuracy over time improves from 52.2% to 75.1%. The best part of this new system is a new memory summary page where users can review ChatGPT's memories. Users can even update details, correct information, or give instructions on what topics ChatGPT should bring up and when. This new, improved memory system is available to ChatGPT Plus and Pro users in the US starting today. It will roll out to more countries, as well as Free and Go users, in the coming weeks.
    • I work for a video production company in Australia. The camera operators shoot footage and then pass the SD card over to the editors. Much easier than handing over the entire camera. Plus, on a busy day you can hand off the SD card and then pop another in for the next shoot. Or, you might have used multiple SD cards because you need the extra space for a long shoot. I also use USB cables and wifi for transferring footage, but in many cases an SD card reader is the easiest method.
    • Microsoft Edge 149.0.4022.52 by Razvan Serea Microsoft Edge is a super fast and secure web browser from Microsoft. It works on almost any device, including PCs, iPhones and Androids. It keeps you safe online, protects your privacy, and lets you browse the web quickly. You can even use it on all your devices and keep your browsing history and favorites synced up. Built on the same technology as Chrome, Microsoft Edge has additional built-in features like Startup boost and Sleeping tabs, which boost your browsing experience with world class performance and speed that are optimized to work best with Windows. Microsoft Edge security and privacy features such as Microsoft Defender SmartScreen, Password Monitor, InPrivate search, and Kids Mode help keep you and your loved ones protected and secure online. Microsoft Edge has features to keep both you and your family protected. Enable content filters and access activity reports with your Microsoft Family Safety account and experience a kid-friendly web with Kids Mode. The new Microsoft Edge is now compatible with your favorite extensions, so it’s easy to personalize your browsing experience. Microsoft Edge 149.0.4022.52 changelog: Migration to improved V2 architecture for Workspaces. Workspaces, introduced in Edge in 2022, allows users to create durable sets of tabs that can be saved and shared with others. In order to improve reliability and performance of this feature, the following changes are being made: Migrating data for saved Workspaces from OneDrive/SharePoint to Edge Sync service Removing the collaboration/share functionality of this feature For organizations who have disabled Sync through policy, the existing v1 Workspace data will still be migrated to the new architecture. New v2 Workspaces created after migration won't sync across devices and will remain local to each device. This update occurs on a progressive rollout beginning in Edge Stable v145 and will continue rolling out in Edge v149. For more information, see Getting started with Microsoft Edge Workspaces. Feature Updates Passkey Sync for Enterprise Users. Microsoft Edge is introducing support for passkey synchronization for enterprise users, enabling secure, passwordless authentication across devices. Passkeys created in Edge can now be synced seamlessly, improving sign-in experience while maintaining strong security standards. Note: This is a controlled feature rollout. If you don't see this change, check back as we continue the rollout. Enterprise WebView2 runtime downgrade via DowngradeVersion policy. Administrators can temporarily roll back specific applications to a previous WebView2 Evergreen Runtime version (N-1 or N-2) using the new DowngradeVersion policy in msedgewebview2.admx. The Downgrade Version policy allows enterprises to mitigate critical regressions by specifying per-application exe-to-version mappings. The Edge Updater installs the target version side-by-side, and the WebView2 Loader redirects targeted apps accordingly. Downgrades auto-expire with each new WebView2 release: apps pinned to N-1 remain on the same version (now becoming N-2) and will auto-update in the next release, while apps pinned to N-2 will revert to the current Evergreen version. The policy applies only to enterprise-managed devices (domain-joined or MDM-enrolled). For more information, see Microsoft Edge WebView2 Policy Documentation | Microsoft Learn. Collections retirement. Collections has been removed in this update. Users can no longer access or use the feature. To keep saved content, users can export it, or move all pages to Favorites before updating to Microsoft Edge Stable 149. For more information, see Organize your ideas with Collections in Microsoft Edge - Microsoft Support. Modern, unified, and updated Look and Feel. Microsoft Edge has updated the Look and Feel to give customers a unified experience across all of Microsoft AI surfaces including Copilot and Bing. This changes multiple elements of the UX such as spacing, corners, fonts, default colors, etc. Clarify choices surrounding third-party cookie settings. Language under Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Cookies are clarified to better describe the choices users have in managing third-party cookies. Custom primary password retirement. Users are no longer able to create a new custom primary password in Edge Settings edge://settings/autofill/passwords/settings. Any users who are still using a custom primary password will be automatically migrated to device authentication. Additionally, the PrimaryPasswordSetting policy will no longer support the WithCustomPrimaryPassword option. For more information, see Keep your saved passwords private in Microsoft Edge | Microsoft Support. Unifying Copilot Chat policy controls. The Microsoft365CopilotChatIconEnabled policy is the standard for configuring Copilot Chat. Previously, this behavior was controlled by blocking the Copilot extension, either explicitly or by using the * wildcard via the ExtensionSettings or ExtensionInstallBlockList policies. Extension and sidebar policies no longer affect the appearance or functionality of Copilot Chat. Copilot address bar suggestions were also tied to extension policy settings. Starting in Microsoft Edge version 149, admins can use the CopilotAddressBarSuggestionsEnabled policy to manage this behavior. Intune MAM Protected Downloads. The protected downloads feature for Intune MAM is now available for BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) devices, which aren't managed by a tenant. Policy Updates / New policies CopilotAddressBarSuggestionsEnabled - Enable Copilot address bar suggestions CpuPerformanceTierOverride - Override for the CPU performance tier DataUrlInWebWorkerOpaqueOriginEnabled - Enable opaque origins for data URLs in Web Workers DefaultLocalFontsSetting - Default Local Fonts permission setting ForceForegroundPriorityForUrls - Force foreground priority for specific URLs LocalFontsAllowedForUrls - Allow Local Fonts permission on these sites LocalFontsBlockedForUrls - Block Local Fonts permission on these sites Deprecated policies WalletDonationEnabled - Wallet Donation Enabled (deprecated) EdgeWalletEtreeEnabled - Edge Wallet E-Tree Enabled (deprecated) Additional policy changes ForceForegroundPriorityForUrls - ForceForegroundPriorityForOrigins is renamed to ForceForegroundPriorityForUrls OnSecurityEventEnterpriseConnector - Add macOS platform support ProtectedContentIdentifiersAllowed - Remove macOS platform support Download: Microsoft Edge (64-bit) | 193.0 MB (Freeware) Download: Microsoft Edge (32-bit) | 170.0 MB Download: Microsoft Edge (ARM64) | 188.0 MB View: Microsoft Edge Website | Release History Get alerted to all of our Software updates on Twitter at @NeowinSoftware
    • User: "But is it good?" Microsoft: "Well, no. But it is less bad."
  • Recent Achievements

    • Week One Done
      Dr Jared Dental Studio earned a badge
      Week One Done
    • Week One Done
      RG INVESTMENT GROUP earned a badge
      Week One Done
    • Very Popular
      The Norwegian Drone Pilot earned a badge
      Very Popular
    • Very Popular
      s0nic69 earned a badge
      Very Popular
    • Collaborator
      Asgardi earned a badge
      Collaborator
  • Popular Contributors

    1. 1
      +primortal
      471
    2. 2
      PsYcHoKiLLa
      247
    3. 3
      Skyfrog
      80
    4. 4
      FloatingFatMan
      67
    5. 5
      Michael Scrip
      60
  • Tell a friend

    Love Neowin? Tell a friend!