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Software Description:
ActivePatch - Used to create a patch of a single file or an update for a complete product.
ActivePatch is a software development kit that enables developers to create their own update in the form of a patch, and integrate the patch application process directly into their own software. It can be used to create a patch of a single file or an update for a complete product, modifying existing files, removing unneeded files, and creating new files that have been added.
Using ActivePatch has a number of important advantages over the common methods of software re-packaging or incremental updates:
Reduces the size of an update. ActivePatch analyzes the original and updated file at the byte level, generating the smallest size patch file required to perform the update.
Faster update creation and distribution. Unlike re-packaging or creating incremental updates, generating a patch does not require the developer to create another program or modify an existing script (such as an InstallShield installation script) for each update that is released.
Improved technical support and customer satisfaction. With the ability to easily generate patches for updated software, there is no reason to keep customers waiting for the next version.
Lowered media and distribution costs. The ability to distribute a small patch, rather than re-packaging the complete product, can significantly reduce the costs associated with creating and shipping media.
Complete integration with the application. The ActivePatch SDK allows the developer to fully integrate the patching process within the application.
Safety and security. The patching process is designed to be completely safe, committing the update only if no problems are encountered during the process. Because a patch consists only of the changes to a file, it requires that the user actually have the software installed on their system, and can help protect against illegal distributions of updates for your software.
What's New: A new release with support for Windows Vista and additional features.
Limitations: 30 Days Trial; Fully functional 30-day evaluation license. License must be purchased after 30 days to continue use.
ActivePatch is a software development kit that enables developers to create their own update in the form of a patch, and integrate the patch application process directly into their own software. It can be used to create a patch of a single file or an update for a complete product, modifying existing files, removing unneeded files, and creating new files that have been added.
Using ActivePatch has a number of important advantages over the common methods of software re-packaging or incremental updates:
Reduces the size of an update. ActivePatch analyzes the original and updated file at the byte level, generating the smallest size patch file required to perform the update.
Faster update creation and distribution. Unlike re-packaging or creating incremental updates, generating a patch does not require the developer to create another program or modify an existing script (such as an InstallShield installation script) for each update that is released.
Improved technical support and customer satisfaction. With the ability to easily generate patches for updated software, there is no reason to keep customers waiting for the next version.
Lowered media and distribution costs. The ability to distribute a small patch, rather than re-packaging the complete product, can significantly reduce the costs associated with creating and shipping media.
Complete integration with the application. The ActivePatch SDK allows the developer to fully integrate the patching process within the application.
Safety and security. The patching process is designed to be completely safe, committing the update only if no problems are encountered during the process. Because a patch consists only of the changes to a file, it requires that the user actually have the software installed on their system, and can help protect against illegal distributions of updates for your software.
What's New: A new release with support for Windows Vista and additional features.
Limitations: 30 Days Trial; Fully functional 30-day evaluation license. License must be purchased after 30 days to continue use.
Feature List:
- Support for all file types - Patches are generated by analyzing the original and updated file at the byte level, and will work on all file types including text files, binary data files and executable programs
- Optimal patch file generation - The patch generation algorithm is adaptive, selecting the optimal method for creating the patch based on the contents of the file and the extent of the changes between the original and updated versions of the file. The developer has the option to generate smaller patches at the expense of speed and memory usage, or minimize memory usage during patch generation at the expense of the patch size
- Fast patch file application - The patch application algorithm is designed for speed and minimal memory and CPU utilization on the target platform
- Update multiple files and directories - Create patch archives which can be used to update multiple files at once. Directories can be recursively scanned, producing a list of files that have been added, deleted and modified from the original distribution
- Safe error recovery - A patch is only applied when it has been determined that all updated files have been patched successfully and have passed all validation checks. The patch application process calculates and verifies CRC checksums for each file, compares file version information and validates any AuthentiCode digital signatures present in object modules. File deletions may be sent to the Windows recycle bin for easy recovery by the user
- Automatic file backup and logging - Backup copies of the files modified during the patching process can be created, allowing the patch to be rolled back if needed. Activity during the patch application process is automatically logged in a human-readable text format
- Support for file attributes and permissions - After the patch process has completed, the file's timestamp, attributes and permissions are updated to match the new version of the file. The developer can choose to ignore these values if required
- Support for shared files - A file can be marked as shared and if it is currently in use, it will be replaced after the next system reboot. If a shared file is added or removed from the system, the file's reference count in the registry will be updated accordingly
- Support for ActiveX components - When a self-registering ActiveX component is updated, it can be automatically registered after the patching process has completed
100% Clean:
ActivePatch 1.2 is 100% cleanThis download (apatch12.zip) was tested thoroughly and was found 100% clean. Click "Report Spyware" link on the top if you found this software contains any form of malware, including but not limited to: spyware, viruses, trojans and backdoors.
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