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MacUpdate Desktop is the best way to automatically keep all the software on your Mac up-to-date. Apple Software Update only updates Apple branded apps. Apple's Apple Store only updates apps that you bought from that storefront. MacUpdate Desktop updates everything on your Mac with a single click.

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What's New

Version 5.0.12:

Compatibility with Mac OS X 10.7.2 (a bug in OS X 10.7, 10.7.1 was fixed)
Holding down Option and Command keys when launching will force the cache and database to refresh
Improvements to the application information pane
Improvements when "Checking for Updates"
Other bug fixes

Requirements

PPC / Intel
Mac OS X 10.5 or later (with Spotlight enabled)
Active Internet connection
MacUpdate Desktop Member account

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pcharles commented on 30 Dec 2011

Every time a new version comes out I look to see if it manages the MacUpdate purchased applications and serials, but so far I come away disappointed. . . . . Unless I have missed it.

[Version 5.0.12]

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MacUpdate (developer) replied on 02 Jan 2012

You can download and of your MacUpdate purchases and auto-install them with one click - they will be listed in the "Promo Purchases" folder. You can manage your serial numbers using any number of great apps including LicenseKeeper, 1Password, myApps, or AppShelf - there are "Save to..." buttons on your Promo receipt to make this process easy.

Rbastiaans reviewed on 21 Dec 2011

Works great. But on my old G5 dualprocessor machine I can't get it to work unfortunately. The app bounces but the just stops. Is there a workaround? I would like it to work because of some older PPC programs - these obviously don't work on Lion (and there's no Virtual Machine for Snow Leopard in Lion).

[Version 5.0.12]

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MacUpdate (developer) replied on 21 Dec 2011

Check your Console logs for any errors. You may also want to try repairing permissions. Please contact desktop@macupdate.com for further assistance.

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rpowellweb reviewed on 18 Dec 2011

Wish it automatically filtered out the mac app store apps

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MacUpdate replied on 18 Dec 2011

Mac App Store apps are denoted with a small Apple icon, and the update buttons says, "App Store". You can filter for these apps by typing the Apple character in the filter box - 

-Chad

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d_tisdal reviewed on 05 Dec 2011

I purchased MacUpdate quite awhile ago and have been very happy with it. It came bundled with a MacUpdate membership which is a very good value. The plus is that MacUpdate does a very good job at keeping all your apps up to date with the exception of a few that I have but I suspect the MacUpdate will include those in the near future. MacUpdate also lets you know when there is an update in Apple App Store which is another plus. The only annoyance is that you have to be careful when updating some apps because they turn out to be paid updates and you may end up with a demo for a older product you purchased. But MacUpdate lets you know what updates are required to be paid for. Great app and a must have if you have as many apps as I do!

[Version 5.0.12]

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MacUpdate (developer) replied on 05 Dec 2011

Thanks for the review! If there are apps that are not covered for some reason, please use the "Submit to MacUpdate" menu option, or email desktop@macupdate.com. The application will alert you when the update is a paid upgrade or a beta version, and we are working on ways to improve things in this area as well.

Vaibhav Kantilal Dattani reviewed on 04 Dec 2011

Happy but needs to be more stable.

[Version 5.0.12]

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MacUpdate (developer) replied on 05 Dec 2011

Please send any crash reports to desktop@macupdate.com

Larsern reviewed on 03 Dec 2011

I´m an Apple Developer and have been very happy with MacUpdate until now. But after installing the latest developer release of 10.7.3 (build 11D24 - worked fine in precious 7.3 beta), the application wont work:
When I open it, it just presents "Done Scanning for Updates" in the the progress-bar on top of the windows for hours and there are no applications listed in the main menu.
Any tips how to fix it or can I expect an update when 7.3 goes public?

[Version 5.0.12]

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MacUpdate (developer) replied on 05 Dec 2011

We do not guarantee that the app will work on unreleased/beta versions of the OS - especially with 10.7, Apple has made several changes under the hood that have affected MacUpdate Desktop. We stay current with the OS versions, and will release an update for the final build of 10.7.3 if needed. You might also want to try rebuilding your Spotlight index under 10.7.3 - Apple keeps tweaking some things in that area that could be causing this issue for you.

Larsern replied on 06 Dec 2011

Thanks, the rebuilt of Spotlight solved the problem.

Blizz replied on 03 Jan 2012

I have exactly the same issue since yesterday. I'm running a regular MacOS 10.7.2
Rebuilding the spotlight index did not help for me. I have no idea what to do with it since it has worked without issues before.

MacUpdate (developer) replied on 03 Jan 2012

Blizz - your permissions and/or Spotlight index is broken. Try completely rebuilding the Spotlight index, and also make sure that your boot volume is not excluded in the Spotlight preferences. Feel free to contact desktop@macupdate.com if you need further assistance.

Jim_Falls reviewed on 23 Nov 2011

Occasionally suggests that an update to a software would be available, even when my Installed Version already equals Current Version. One time a Dashboard widget link pointed to a completely different widget, so I reported it, but nothing happened.

However, these are only minuscule glitches in otherwise excellent service. It makes keeping my software up to date easy and fun!

[Version 5.0.12]

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MacUpdate (developer) replied on 05 Dec 2011

Thanks for the review! If you ever have any problems with version matching, please submit a "bad match report" from the menu, or email us - desktop@macupdate.com

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marc57 reviewed on 05 Nov 2011

Be careful : auto renewal is set by default in your preferences and you pay each year!!! it is not acceptable.

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Misha replied on 11 Nov 2011

We send our reminders prior to renewal, and after any payment is made user's can initiate their own refund for 2 weeks afterwards (beyond that time, just contact us if you were inadvertently charged). Most subscriptions auto-renew by default, see Wall Street Journal, Amazon Prime, ShopRunner, etc.

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Libertyforall1776 commented on 19 Oct 2011

Needs a setting so that after it scans it defaults to showing only the Outdated applications. This feature is a no-brainer.

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Ward replied on 24 Oct 2011

I agree. 99% of the time, all I care to see in MacUpdate Desktop (MUD) is the Outdated list.

It's annoying to (1) install several updates based on my current Outdated list and then (2) do Check for Updates to refresh the list -- MUD reverts to showing All.

It's no big deal to click the Outdated button again, just an unnecessary speed bump.

A user preference may be overkill. If MUD simply remembered my All/Outdated/Up-to-date choice (during a session and from session to session), I'd be happy.

tastesliketim commented on 14 Oct 2011

I'm curious as to why the application AppFresh isn't in the MacUpdate database? It does the same thing as this application, but it's free. Hmm.

I'm not saying AppFresh is better or anything; it's just odd that it doesn't even appear on this website.

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Negritude replied on 14 Oct 2011

It's considered commercial competition, so MU feels no obligation to list it.

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Libertyforall1776 replied on 19 Oct 2011

Neither is Mac Informer or Bodega!

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Misha replied on 11 Nov 2011

Read through previous comments, this has been discussed extensively.

raugust had trouble on 03 Feb 2012

Since applying security update 2012-001 on my OS X 10.6.8 system yesterday, MacUpdate Desktop seems to be unable to retrieve update information. I just get an error box stating "There was an error in receiving updates." Has anyone else encountered this? Any ideas for a fix?

[Version 5.0.12]

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MacUpdate (developer) replied on 03 Feb 2012

We have been upgrading our servers this week - its possible you are just not connecting to the new servers. If you continue to have this problem, please contact us - desktop@macupdate.com.

David Zizza had trouble on 13 Oct 2011

This has been an issue with previous versions as well. NeoOffice and MySQL Workbench seem to have problems with their updates. NeoOffice claims to have a patch 0 with no direct download available and MySQL Workbench seems to have an issue updating version 3.2.6 to 3.2.34.

[Version 5.0.12]

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Macupdate (developer) replied on 13 Oct 2011

Thanks for the feedback - we'll take a look at those updates and see what can be done to improve the updating process.

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Higherterrain had trouble on 13 Oct 2011

Why is it that the app can not hook to Keychain like almost any other app that I run that uses the Keychain. This has been an ongoing problem from the outset of this app and never has been fixed in my view.

Also would like to clear the cache in the app and start from scratch. How to you go about this.

[Version 5.0.12]

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Macupdate (developer) replied on 13 Oct 2011

The app does use Keychain to store your login credentials. You can clear the cache buy pressing Option and Command keys when the app is launching.

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Alphonse had trouble on 13 Oct 2011

disk image for 5.0.12 is corrupt (no mountable filesystems) for both the download on this page and the auto update from within the app.

[Version 5.0.12]

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Macupdate (developer) replied on 13 Oct 2011

Please try your download again - it seems to be working properly - could just be a networking issue on your end. Contact desktop@macupdate.com if you require further assistance!

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Alphonse replied on 13 Oct 2011

seems to be fixed now. thanks

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Franz had trouble on 08 Aug 2011

Hi, Macupadte desktop seems to be fine under Lion but I have a little bug
Whenever I install a new app, the MU Desktop shows it greyed out and doesn't recognize it. After removing MU desktop completely and installing it again the problem is gone and it recognizes the newly installed app.

[Version 5.0.11]

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dp8 replied on 08 Aug 2011

If you install a new app manually (download from a browser and run the installer or copy from the disk image to your Applications folder), you need to run "Check for Updates" again in order for MacUpdate to match it up to an app in our listings. Or, you can set your update notification to be "hourly", and the background scanner will pick it up the next time it run (hourly) and it will show up. You don't need to remove MacUpdate Desktop - just run "Check for Updates"

Boz1473 had trouble on 02 Aug 2011

Stopped working today on Lion. It seems to think I only have 1 application installed (bizarrely, Team Fortress 2). Deleting the MacUpdate folder in ~/Library/Application Support has made no difference.

[Version 5.0.11]

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dp8 replied on 02 Aug 2011

Sounds like your Spotlight index may be corrupt or in the process of being rebuilt. Try searching for any app in Spotlight to test. Try rebuilding your index and then run MacUpdate Desktop again.

Boz1473 replied on 04 Aug 2011

Can find the applications using Spotlight. This is now happening on two different machines.

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dp8 replied on 04 Aug 2011

Try rebuilding your Spotlight index. We have had a few reports of the Spotlight index being corrupt in Lion, and rebuilding it fixed the problem.

Boz1473 replied on 04 Aug 2011

Done that, no joy I'm afraid

Boz1473 replied on 07 Aug 2011

Aha, after several unsuccessful Spotlight index rebuilds I spotted the problems:
1) I had cloned my drive prior to installing Lion, so Spotlight was picking up the applications in the Snow Leopard applications directory clone
2) Somehow ~/Applications had gone into the privacy preferences of Spotlight

Deleted the clone, fixed the Spotlight preferences and rebuilt the Spotlight index using sudo mdutil -E / and all is well

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dp8 replied on 08 Aug 2011

I'm glad you figured it out. The applications will not be checked if they are located in a folder or volume entered in the Spotlight privacy settings.

Cyannah had trouble on 01 Aug 2011

I love MacUpdate Desktop and have no trouble EXCEPT with Lion, I am not getting info on the software categories besides Applications that are listed in the sidebar: Screen Savers, Preference Panes and Plugins. I used to. Is there a way I can fix this? A Preferences setting lets you choose one other file to search, but only one.

[Version 5.0.11]

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Cyannah replied on 01 Aug 2011

Oh, sorry. They are listed when I set the heading column to "All." I had it set only to read the outdated items. (There have always been one or two, but none now.)

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dp8 replied on 01 Aug 2011

Thanks for the update. Everything has been working great in 10.7 on our test machines and for the MacUpdate Desktop members that have moved to 10.7. Please submitted any feedback to problems to desktop@macupdate.com or use the built in Feedback menu option if you ever need support.

Northp had trouble on 24 May 2011

I seem to have a problem with 5.0.9 not reporting available updates. At the moment I have two: Box Shot 3D and VueScan. Both are showing updates on the www.macupdate.com (VueScan is in todays list, Box Shot yesterday). I also have a second computer that is running MacUpdate Desktop 5.0.8 and it shows both of the above updates.

[Version 5.0.9]

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Macupdate (developer) replied on 24 May 2011

The updates cache is updated hourly if you Mac is on/awake. If you do a "check for updates" from the menu, you should see those updates immediately. Otherwise you will see them the next time the cache is updated.

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June8 had trouble on 12 May 2011

MUD should not give an update notification via Growl for a skipped application.

[Version 5.0.8]

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Macupdate (developer) replied on 12 May 2011

You should not receive an update notification for any skipped app. Is it possible that you have more than one copy of the skipped app installed? Please contact desktop@macupdate.com if you require further assistance.

thanks!

10david10 had trouble on 24 Mar 2011

Silly questions perhaps, but:

--what exactly does "Set version to current" do?
--if you set version to current, and you realize you messed up, how do you undo that?

-- if you opt to archive your old version of an app before installing, and you end up not wanting to keep the newer version, doesn't it really come down to an app-by-app basis as to whether or not you can truly roll back? It's not really as easy as throw out the new app and install the old one is it, especially if that developer hasn't provided an "uninstall" feature, right?

Thanks in advance,
David

[Version 5.0.8]

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Macupdate (developer) replied on 11 Apr 2011

Set version to current will do just that - it will set the version number of an app to the current version number listed by MacUpdate. The feature is primarily of use when a developer has made a mistake and embedded incorrect version information. There are actually a few developers out there that are known to just leave the version info at "1.0" for every update to their app. If you know that app is up to date but it is showing as outdated, you can set the version to current and it will show as current.

The archive option will create a zip file of the old version of an app. If the new version has issues or you want to get the old one back easily, you can just trash the new version and un-zip the old version and be back to where you were. This is not as necessary if you have a backup in Time Machine or something, but makes it easy to quickly go back to an old version if needed - some people don't like to update "on faith". Even if you don't archive before installing, in most cases you can retrieve the old version from the Trash if needed.

Chad

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