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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André Felipe wrote:
Thank you for this new version!
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Marc wrote:
I would like to know which distribution method you would prefer for the next version of the client.
- Standalone executable which can update itself
- Can be downloaded directly and put anywhere on the computer.
- Includes all files => big executable. Updates require a full download.
- No secondary software required.
- ...
- Standalone executable wrapped in installer including an external updater (current)
- Wizard guiding users through the installation.
- ...
- Multiple executables/DLLs managed by a custom installer/updater
- Multiple files => smaller executable. Updates download only changed files.
- Software updater running in the background as a service
- ...
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tadej wrote:
I just want to say that it would be cool if we (i.e. users of Marcs Updater) would be informed somewhere when new version (even if it's only a minor update to the program, like for example the latest one from version 1.5.0.203 to version 1.5.0.204; I don't know if Marcs Updater's in-built update through "Check Version" menu item recognizes this as new version being available/released) is out.
I don't know what others might prefer, but IMO maybe the best place would be a sticky thread on this message board. At least this is my suggestion, if anyone thinks there's a better way, please comment and say what do you think about it.
Tadej
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tadej wrote:
I was a bit bored today and so I went checking running processes (their files/executables) with PsService (it's a "Task Manager on steroids") program's Verify command and so I noticed that "Marcs Updater.exe" and "unins000.exe" (the only two .exes in Marcs Updater's installation folder) files are actually digitally signed!!
And therefore I just want to say: "Wow, well done Marc!!", because you see, I always thought that this (signing the executables) is done only by big/rich software companies, but I guess now that it isn't so.
Thanks again for this great program!!
Greetings, Tadej
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Marc wrote:
Dein Router unterstützt OpenDNS oder DNS-O-Matic nicht standardmäßig oder hat ein Limit der dynamischen DNS Dienste? Du kannst dieses einfache Programm nutzen, um jede Veränderung deiner IP automatisch an OpenDNS zu senden. Genau wie OpenDNS ist auch dieses Tool frei verfügbar. Marcs Updater wurde für Windows erstellt und ist unter Windows 2000 oder neuer lauffähig.
- Herunterladen (siehe Button rechts oben auf dieser Seite).
- Installiere das heruntergeladene Programm.
- Benutzername und Passwort von OpenDNS eintragen und auf 'OK' klicken.
Letzte Version: 1.5.0
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Marc wrote:
Your router doesn't support OpenDNS or DNS-O-Matic by default or is limited in number of dynamic DNS services? You can use this simple client to send IP changes to your OpenDNS account automatically. Like OpenDNS this tool is also free. Marcs Updater is built for Windows and runs under Windows 2000 or newer.
- Download (see button at the top right of this page).
- Install the downloaded application.
- Put in your Username and Password from OpenDNS and click 'OK'.
Latest version: 1.5.0