There were two threads in this area that I had not seen until tonight.
Sorry for no earlier response!!!
I don't use update checker type software. Don't use the registry cleaners either.
Have had to clean up messes for other people that used program checkers that pulled in hardware drivers and software updates that did not work well with the equipment. Sometimes broke things that worked fine before the "fixes".
Symantec/Norton gives filehippo.com a clean rating so that is great! Had not used it before but I have bookmarked it for future use. Thanks for sharing it.
A couple reviews about the site:
"Download site for software - similar to download.com, softpedia etc. All software is tested and spyware/virus free. Offers a very nifty freeware tool that scans your PC for updates.""Really safe downloading site. Caution for only their own "Update Checker" as it incudes itself in Start-up programs of Windows. If removed, it comes back again whenever its run next. Though it may be convenient and many people may like it, too many Start-up progams may also slow down one's computer."