Updating drivers are extremely important for your PC’s performance, especially if they are out dated. Updating drivers won’t only fix bugs, but is also necessary to increase your system speed. So let’s see what are the best software for updating drivers.
There’s a mind-boggling array of software that can be used for updating drivers. It makes me cringe to see all those poor people squinting at their screens, spending hours trying to figure out how to update their drivers. Some sites offer up free downloads, but those are often accompanied by ads and other unwanted stuff. Therefore you want to avoid those and pay for a great driver updater if you can afford it.
AVG Driver Updater
Drivers that update from a name people trust
TODAY’S BEST DEALSUS$39.99VIEW AT AVG TECHNOLOGIESUS$39.99View at AVG Technologies
REASONS TO BUY
+Easy-to-use
REASONS TO AVOID
-Only 127,000 drivers-Trial only scans
AVG makes a very popular anti-virus suite, and exclusively for the PC it also offers a driver management tool, AVG Driver Updater.
As the name hints, this tool scans the system and identifies drivers that are past their best date and replaces them with the latest versions.
It checks with 100+ hardware makers to get the latest official drivers and also snapshots the working drivers on the system in case they need to be reinstalled for any reason.
AVG has a good reputation for making reliable code, and this utility works tirelessly in the background to keep the computer performing at its best. This comes at a price, with AVG Driver Updater one of the more expensive options in this list.
AVG provides a trial version to download and install that will scan your system and report those drivers that need an update. But, the trial won’t update them without a purchase.
Driver Reviver
Be a MacGyver with Driver Reviver
TODAY’S BEST DEALSVISIT SITE
REASONS TO BUY
+Massive driver database+Speaks many languages+Free version updates drivers
Driver Reviver is a driver maintenance tool by ReviverSoft, since 2014 a subsidiary of Corel. It makes a wide range of other Reviver branded software products for both the PC and the Apple Mac, although this one is exclusively for the PC.
What it aims to do is keep the drivers on the system concurrent, and avoid the system accidentally installing corrupt or malware-infected drivers. One feature that we liked was that it creates a restore point before installing drivers. Enabling the system to be restored more easily, should the new drivers cause a problem.
It also has a useful option to scan automatically when Windows starts, allowing drivers to be updated before you’ve started working on the computer.
ReviverSoft claims that its driver database contains over 10 million files. Although, we assume that this includes all versions of many drivers because we don’t think that there are so many hardware devices for Windows.
Whatever the exact truth, its driver database is very comprehensive. And, so is language support that includes Danish, Dutch, English, French, Finish, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish and Traditional Chinese.
Driver Booster
Inexpensive driver management
TODAY’S BEST DEALSDriver BoosterUS$22.95VISIT SITEat IObit
REASONS TO BUY
+Free trial version+3 million device drivers+Silent mode
REASONS TO AVOID
-Two drivers a day on trial version
IObit is a software house that has created several enhancement and optimisation products that includes Driver Booster in its roster.
Driver Booster is a driver maintenance tool and sources its drivers from the official manufacturers’ websites. Before passing those on to your computer, IOBit tests that they’re intact and have passed the Microsoft WHQL tests.
The current version supports Windows 10,8.1,8,7, Vista and XP, should you still be using the older releases.
Where this product deviates from the norm in driver support applications is that the free version will update drivers, but only two a day. The paid ‘Pro’ version has no limit on use, more drivers, and initiates a backup before installing new drivers, but the free version has plenty of useful features.
One feature that is in both we especially appreciated is that it has a silent mode where it won’t interrupt you when applications are in full-screen mode. If only Microsoft were so considerate of its customers.
The free version of Driver Boost will download and install drivers happily, but you avoid adverts and can pay for some additional features with Driver Boost Pro. And, that license covers you for a year on three computers!
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DriverPack
What We Like
- Lets you install outdated drivers even when offline.
- Drivers can be installed without any prompts or user input.
- Includes a “regular mode” for novice users.
- Has other tools, too.
- Supports lots of languages.
What We Don’t Like
- Lacks a scheduled scan option.
- Program is often sluggish.
- Drivers can’t be hidden to avoid seeing them in scans.
- Distracting, unhelpful “assistant” always visible.
DriverPack has a user interface that’s easier to use than most of the others on this list. There are only a few buttons and no confusing screens or options. It supports bulk downloads, offline driver updating, and automated installs so that you don’t have to click through installation wizards.
When you first open the program, you’re given the option to run it in “regular mode” to automatically download and install all the drivers you need. Or, you can enter into “expert mode” to pick for yourself which ones you want to update.
In the settings are a variety of options that you can toggle on or off, like to delete temp files, automatically install recommended drivers, be notified about software and hardware failures, create restore points automatically, analyze BSODs, and more.
Other tools are available here as well, ones that aren’t related to drivers, like an undesirable software detector, recommended software list, and a system information utility.
It works for Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP. The download page has three versions to pick from: the regular updater that uses an internet connection, one that includes just the network driver so that you can get your internet working again, and a full (several gigabytes) torrent version that includes all the drivers they offer.
System Mechanic Ultimate Defense
Best for improving PC performance and to clean and repair your PC.
System Mechanic Ultimate Defense is a platform with multiple functionalities like PC optimization, file recovery, permanently erasing sensitive data and many more. In one interface you will get features of security, privacy, and performance.
It makes use of patented performance technology. It is the solution for frustrating errors, crashes, and freezes. System Mechanic Ultimate Defense can help you to get 89% faster startup and 39% faster downloads. It will also improve CPU speed and graphics.
Features:
- DriveScrubber can permanently erase sensitive data. It will delete sensitive data from the entire hard drive.
- Search and Recover functions will help you to recover accidentally deleted documents, music, photos, etc.
- System mechanic is for PC Optimization that will boost speed, repair problems, increase system stability, discover bloatware, and unleash internet speed.
- It can recover emails from popular email clients and data from various devices like cameras, memory cards, USBs, etc.
Verdict: System Mechanic Ultimate Defense is a complete package with all the security, performance, and privacy features. It is built on the PC performance foundation of System Mechanic.
Price: System Mechanic Ultimate Defense is available for $63.96. Currently, it is offering a Coupon deal of a massive 60% off at just $31.98! Coupon code “workfromhome” is for New Customers Only. It is valid from now to October 5, 2020.
Conclusion
A computer is a vehicle that allows a user to carry out their tasks. For a user to properly function on a daily basis they require the latest drivers installed on their computer for it to operate at optimum levels. These drivers enable their computer to interact with everything properly from sound cards, graphics cards, graphics cards and most importantly, printer drivers. Updating these particular aspects of their computer enable users to unlock further benefits from their current system. Many of these drivers are embedded in the device’s firmware meaning the driver will be installed at the same time as your device.