Marcs Updater
There have been some reports about issues with the Updater not updating anymore. Please try the latest beta version and switch to another IP Check provider instead of the previous default dnsomatic.com. For some reason they are rate-limiting the number of requests to their service. The new IP Check provider selection allows you to choose another provider in such cases. You can test the functionality with the new "Test" panel.
If you want to add a custom provider to the unstable testing version, store a JSON file like the following under %PROGRAMDATA%\Marcs Updater\ServiceProviders\dyndns.json:
{
"name": "DynDNS.org (Test)",
"endpoint": "https://members.dyndns.org/nic/update",
"method": "GET",
"queryString": "hostname={HOSTNAME}&myip={MYIP}",
"dataPayload": "",
"defaults": {
"username": "test",
"password": "test",
"hostname": "test1.customtest.dyndns.org"
}
}Supported query and payload tags are {USERNAME}, {PASSWORD}, {HOSTNAME} and {MYIP}. Restart the background service and foreground application to apply any changes.
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Mr. Tuff wrote:
Does any documentation exist for the Local Network and Wireless network tabs on Marcs Updater? The updater seems to work fine with DnsOMatic but I could not find anything on the other features.
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Delibert_Leomitted wrote:
So I connect using VPN HideMyAss, and connect through a server in Georgia, which changes my IP address to an IP address in Atlanta.
I crank up Marcs Updater, and it automatically updates DynDNS and OpenDNS that I am in Atlanta, on my new VPN IP address.
I visit the OpenDNS site and it says "Congratulations, you're using OpenDNS"
I type in my DynDNS domain address and I access my webcam server on my computer at home, even though the world assumes me to be in Atlanta..
How cool is that? So how come nobody at OpenDNS is ambitious enough to set up and run this little experiment and tell us all how wonderfully portable OpenDNS can be, even on a VPN? Duh!
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Info wrote:
Hi
I need more Infos or better i need contact-infos for a request.I dont see an Disclaimer or a contactsite
I have an other dns-Service (securepoint) an i hope somebody can help me !
Thx from Germany
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John wrote:
The installer is being tagged as the "Fraud.SystemPrivacyCleaner" malware.
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Marc wrote:
Released version 1.5.0.253
- Added beta versions switch.
- Added event log messages.
- Fixed updates happening too often.
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Marc wrote:
Released version 1.5.0.248
- Fixed balloon behavior.
- Fixed bug report URL.
- Fixed updatelog progressbar.
And updates are now hosted on an SSL-secured server!
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Marc wrote:
Released version 1.5.0.247
- Replaced registry based logging with the Windows Event Log.
- Added local network filtering based upon gateway IP or DHCP domain.
- Added /autostart, /userstart and /nostart switch to program.
- Added /autostart, /nostart, /nostartmenu and /nocontrolpanel switch to installer.
- By default the installer launches the program if autostart is enabled.
- Testing fix for application updater crashes.
- OpenDNS update frequency lowered to at least every 2.5 + rand(0.5) hours.
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Chris Marschall wrote:
Marc, Can you answer the below question please?
The Marcs Updater logs IP changes to the registry at:
HKLM\Software\Marcs Updater\Service\Log.
Cannot tell if there is a max entry or not. If not, this could cause the
registry size to increase and get out of hand over time.
Is there a MAX Entry limit for IP addresses in the registry, or will this keep filling up? Thanks for your help!
Chris
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Achraf52 wrote:
Thank you for this tool .
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Marc wrote:
Released version 1.5.0.243
- Added options to disable start menu and control panel icons.
- Added network address and route change listener which fires updates.
- Updated internet connectivity check to try multiple times.
- Clicking the balloon message does now start the settings process.