Windows 7: Find software updates automatically

This guide shows you how to find software updates automatically under Windows 7.

Automatically find software updates in Windows 7

• The easiest way to find automatic software updates is to use the CHIP Updater. The tool is available free of charge in our download area.
• The tool automatically detects your installed programs and indicates whether an update is available. This can then be installed on your system.
• The CHIP Updater is linked to the CHIP Online download archive. If there is no entry for a tool, the program can be linked manually using the bracket symbol.
• When there are new updates, you will be informed of their availability via a pop-up window at the bottom right of the screen.

Alternative update manager for Windows 7

• Alternatively, you can also use the Secunia Personal Software Inspector.
• The program checks the programs on your hard disk and compares the version number with a current database. The subsequent installation is done manually.
• The Secunia Personal Software Inspector does a good job, but we recommend that you use the CHIP Updater. This means that you always get the German-language versions, if they exist. In addition, the CHIP database maintained by our editorial team is used as the source.