PatchPilot 0.9.2 — desktop shortcut and tray options

PatchPilot 0.9.2 — early access

PatchPilot by Prosper Technologies adds two optional setup choices:

• Create a desktop shortcut. Uninstall removes shortcuts owned by PatchPilot.
• Minimize to the notification area (system tray). Double-click the icon or choose Open PatchPilot to restore the window. The tray menu also has Exit. Closing the main window still exits.

Tray behavior can also be changed later in Preferences. Setup preserves existing preferences, history and activation; close PatchPilot before upgrading.

Which download?

Most users: download PatchPilot-0.9.2-Setup.exe. The Customer Download ZIP contains that same installer plus instructions. The Portable ZIP runs without installation; approved background maintenance requires the installed copy. You only need one download.

Windows 11 or Windows 10 22H2, x64. Desktop runtime included. Free checks and records; optional Full access is $1.99 USD/month for one PC, with up to seven days offline after a successful check, capped by a known membership end.

Validation passed: 66 .NET tests, 103 core/overview/provider/maintenance checks, 11 isolated installer checks and 12 subscription/tray interface checks, including hiding the upgrade button after successful activation and restoring the window from the tray.

Unsigned early access: Windows SmartScreen may warn. Verify the file against SHA256SUMS.txt. Broad clean-machine, real vendor-update and real charged renewal/cancellation/refund acceptance testing remains incomplete. No Store approval or independent security audit is claimed.

Support: Keith.Hudson@gmx.com. Never share your license key publicly.