What version is this?
I am running version 4.2.4.297 freeware.

If you have many GOTD software, you will know by now, how to manually go into the settings or configuration to turn OFF automatic updates. Because that would usually make your giveaway software into a Trial of the New version.
In other words, you do NOT want updates.

If you have many freeware, the software will prompt you that there is a new version available for download.
No problems there, if you wish to download and use the new version.
However, sometimes the new version is not suitable for your OS. If you are using XP and the software developer stops supporting XP, and their new versions only work with Windows Vista, 7 and beyond.
Once again, you may NOT want updates in some cases, even for freeware.

If you have many paid original software that you bought and used, the software will prompt you that there is a new version available. However, those are almost always NOT free. You are just tempted to use the Trial and if you like it, buy the new version.
Or buy the "Upgrade" package from old paid software to new version of paid software.



Being paid software, in rare cases, they offer updates for a period of time, say 1 year. These are updates, not NEW versions. They make minor changes to correct program coding bugs. The paid software will prompt you for "Updates" within the 1 year period.
Once again, no need for an automatic update prompting software like Sumo.
Please note that due to commercial realities, sometimes the "New" version is crippled, compared to the old version that you like very much. This really happens. I remember the rotten Sidekick 98. It was much inferior to Sidekick 97. That is what happens when the company is sold.

Win10 64bit Home. Well what a waste of time that was. Did the whole download and install. Ran it and then Update. Nothing. There were a lot of programs that I have that were upgrades that cost me money. These programs are not needed. So ignored them. Tried to click on Update and it just sits there. Nothing. Uninstalled it. Avast updates what I need. Yes I tried the Lite.

The program won't accept my choices of options. It says that I need to register the program, even though GAOTD installer says the program installed correctly. What am I missing?

What I'd like to know is how many visitors to GAOTD are freelancers or self-employed like myself? The reason I ask is because I'm a freelance developer and technical support specialist, and I'm almost finished developing a stand-alone Windows app for tracking my own billable time and expenses. I might add that it's not just a simple timer, it's a full-blown time logging app that stores full business contact details with lots of places to store project details and notes pertaining to jobs. I'm seriously considering offering it as a GiveAway on this site, mainly to get useful feedback and critique. Please reply below if you might be interested in seeing a product like this as a GiveAway so I can get a sense of how much interest exists. Thanks.

I use UNCHECKY sits in the background helps save you installing unwanted bundled software. Certainly saved me a few times.

Does not work for me, and filehippo is free and does all !?

Why is practically every GiveAway a system tune-up suite, a photo effects editor, or an iPod/iPhone salvage utility? I'd like to see other types of software here, something like business related software.

Do not be misled by Sumo 4.2 we just uninstalled it. It will look through your system to find outdated software but it will not find that software for you, it sends you to the internet to find the correct software and it also does not offer an option to install that software for you. the only thing it does is locate the out of date sofftware. iobit software not only fins what software is out of date but will also find the software for you and install it, all for a lower price then Sumo.

I have downloaded the update, the options NORK: sumo_nork.exe
And asked virustotal to do a scan; not a single remark about a virus:
https://www.virustotal.com/nl/file/00f62153f3a62fed98d0b36e99a5b61c490d1fe21791a5a092617ad41cc78919/analysis/1451229357/

Unfortunately: the program does not work properly.
It did a scan:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/nqhx7ql2vhdpnms/Win10UpdatesOphalen.png?dl=0
Nice, but a click on Update : nothing.
Somehow sometime it opened the site of SUMo:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/2qpfr0x1hbjmsf0/Win10-SiteZonderDownload.png?dl=0
But not a single file to download.
Just sites, generated by Google.

And sometime the list of updates was different:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/na7owss2i98caba/LijstVolgorde.png?dl=0

This test was done on a WinXP and a Win10.

Most of the software installed checks for updates by itself and could be dangerous if you have software installed like GAOTD where you are not suppose to update it because it will become paying software and or cease to work. Not a must have software, therefore, will not install it.

Downloaded SUMo with high expectations. Had that software on a previous computer, and it did a fine job.

I'm using this soft for quite some time and it is a good program!
A good antivirus even free (Avira for example) will delete without problem Open Candy and the other dirt before installation (you can also simply decline the offer).
On the other hand, as others say, a good read on their site will teach you that there is a version free and portable which "does not contain any sponsor"!
For my part, I still have reproaches to make which are not take into account :
- offers an update for himself while the latest version is installed;
- re-offers regularly updates excluded.

Lots of misinformation with today's giveaway (from both publisher AND users).
1) No, SUMo does NOT contain OpenCandy. The publisher is correct in stating that.
2) Yes, SUMo DOES contain Relevant Knowledge. The publisher conveniently neglects to mention that in his reply.
3) Relevant Knowledge is optional. During the install procedure, the user is asked whether to include this. Simply saying "No" is all it takes. The installation proceeds, without Relevant Knowledge.
4) If you missed step 3, it's easy to get rid of Relevant Knowledge. Just go to Windows "Programs and Features" and tell it to uninstall Relevant Knowledge.
5) Just like any other GAOTD software, you need to register/activate the software. So don't complain that you don't have the "Pro" version, if you haven't done that!
6) Unfortunately, the software publisher fails to include the "Pro" title in the Help-About menu. The only way to know that you've got the Pro version is that you don't see a little box suggesting you upgrade to Pro.
7) The version in this giveaway is not the latest. A new version was published December 19. I presume these giveaways are organized a couple of weeks in advance. The solution is simple: just say "Yes" when it offers to update!

There you have it. This is top quality software, given away for free today. Take the time to read before jumping to unwarranted conclusions.

it keeps up to date software on your pc.
does it mean that it will share information about the software one have with their own website, whom else.?

what information about pc/ software does it collects, serial numbers ?

Informs you of available updates for software on your PC:
Any half decent software does this when you launch it and has the option to turn that off. I do not want or need a "Launch at boot" program that constantly monitors and uses resources.
For it to detect required drivers update it requires DUMo which is a freeware program by the same company.

I'll pass on this but will get today's game.giveawayoftheday.com's game for my wife.