January 15, 2008 - With the new version 1.2, Berlin-based exono GmbH releases the enhanced Beta version of UpdateStar. The freeware UpdateStar eases every computer user’s software life by keeping all installed programs bang up-to-date. UpdateStar enhances the Windows "Add or Remove Programs" user experience by offering useful product information for the programs installed. UpdateStar provides users with the updates they need, protecting them against security problems or system crashes caused by outdated software.

Enhancements to the new version 1.2 include improvements of the software recognition algorithms to maximize the number of correctly detected programs. Graphical user interface enhancements have also been implemented as well as minor bug fixes based on feedback from thousands of users, and optimized server connectivity.

UpdateStar keeps PC software bang up-to-date. UpdateStar informs users of new versions of freeware, shareware and commercial products, thus keeping the software spectrum on a PC bang up-to-date. As UpdateStar is freeware it can be downloaded free of charge and makes the software life of every software user considerably easier and more secure. UpdateStar aims to become the predominant source for individual software updates and software information, keeping the user's software constantly up-to-date and the PC secure. UpdateStar currently recognizes over 80,000 software products with 350,000 different product version specifications.

As well as providing information on the latest product versions, UpdateStar also provides product descriptions, download links and options for licensing software through respective manufacturers. Users can then simply download and install the new versions as they wish.