"I have been using UpdateStar for almost two years now. It delivers so many critical updates." — Steve S.
Ensures your software stays updated and protected.
The easy way to equip your computer with software
UpdateStar's Packs are software collections with top-rated essential programs - always up to date thanks to UpdateStar Premium Edition.
Whether you are setting up a new computer with essential software or updating an existing system, Packs provide a simple and efficient way to discover and install up-to-date, must-have applications. Each Pack is designed to address specific user needs.
You can also create your own customized Pack—either for personal use or to share with others—by using the Export feature in the UpdateStar Premium Edition client.
Importing .xus packs
All UpdateStar Packs are provided as .xus import files for the UpdateStar software client. To use a Pack, simply import it into UpdateStar, scan for the latest versions of the included programs, and then download and install each application individually.
Free Software Pack
Free Alternatives to Commercial Software
Provides users with freeware with essential functionalities, which are also available with other commercial applications. Of course some of the commercial software have more options, but you might want to give the free alternatives a try first. Learn More...
.xus file - Import for UpdateStarWindows Starter Pack
Essential Applications for New Windows PCs
Equip your new Windows PC with these essential applications: a web browser, email client, OpenOffice, image editor, music and video jukebox, file compression tool, PDF reader, torrent client, and more must-have software. Learn More...
.xus file - Import for UpdateStarSecurity Software Pack
Essential Security Software
Provides users you with essential software to make the computer secure: firewall, antivirus, spyware remover, web-surfing adviser, encryption and more must-have freeware applications. Learn More...
.xus file - Import for UpdateStarBrowser, Player & Viewer Pack
Essential Browser, Player & Viewer Applications
Equips user PCs with essential freeware applications for an optimal web surfing and multimedia experience on the computer. Learn More...
.xus file - Import for UpdateStarOffice Pack
Essential Office Applications
Provides users with essential freeware office programs you need to get started with your office computer: Office applications, document readers, PDF creating and reading applications, converters and more must-have applications. Learn More...
.xus file - Import for UpdateStar