Selection of drivers. Driver Booster Automatically search and install drivers

To maintain normal operation of your computer, you need to update drivers from time to time, but searching for and installing them manually is tedious and time-consuming. And why? After all, this work is easy to automate. Today we will look at the ten best programs for updating drivers on PCs and laptops of any brands and models.

Intel Driver Update Utility Installer is a proprietary utility for searching and updating drivers for any Intel product (processors, system logic, network devices, drives, server components, etc.). Compatible with Windows XP, 7, and newer editions of this system.

The utility automatically recognizes the PC hardware on which it is installed. Checking for new driver versions on the Intel website is done by clicking the “Search” button, downloading and installing at the user’s request.

In addition, the Intel Driver Update Utility Installer allows you to find and download drivers for any other Intel devices you choose from the list (“Search manually” option).

The developers warn that the application installs only standard drivers that do not take into account the characteristics of a particular brand of computer. Therefore, before you launch it, you should visit the website of the manufacturer of your PC or laptop and check if there is anything suitable there.

AMD Driver Autodetect

AMD Driver Autodetect is a similar proprietary tool from AMD. Designed to keep drivers for video cards of this brand up to date (except AMD FirePro).

After installation, the utility will monitor the relevance of video drivers and ensure they are updated in a timely manner. It automatically detects the model of the video card installed on the PC, as well as the bit depth and version of the operating system. Once launched, it checks to see if there is a new driver on the AMD website. If there is one, it reports it and offers to download it. To begin the installation, the user just needs to confirm his consent by clicking on the “Install” button.

AMD Driver Autodetect is also available exclusively in Windows version.

NVIDIA Update

NVIDIA Update is a proprietary Windows utility for installing drivers on NVIDIA devices. Like AMD Driver Autodetect, it independently recognizes hardware models and checks for the availability of the latest driver on the manufacturer's website. The decision about installation remains with the user.

DriverPack Solution

DriverPack Solution is a lifesaver for service engineers, system administrators and those who earn extra money by providing installation services for Windows and programs. The application is a huge collection of drivers for devices of various brands and models, as well as a module for installing them.

DriverPack Solution is released in two versions - online and offline.

• The online distribution is intended for use on a PC that has an Internet connection. Its difference is its small file size (285 Kb). After launch, the program scans Windows for installed drivers and the relevance of their versions, after which it connects to the database (on its own server) and performs automatic updates.
• The offline distribution (size 10.2 Gb) is intended for installing drivers on a machine not connected to the Internet. In addition to the installer, it includes a database of 960,000 drivers for Windows 7, XP, Vista, 8 (8.1) and 10, both 32 bit and 64 bit. After launch, the scanning module recognizes device types and installs drivers from its own offline database.

The online version of DriverPack Solution is convenient for regular home use. In addition to monitoring the relevance of drivers, it gives the user the opportunity to automatically install and update individual applications, remove software junk, view a list of equipment, information about the operating system and computer security.

The offline version is an emergency solution. Its task is to select not the best, but simply the appropriate driver to start the device. And in the future update it via the Internet.

DriverPack Solution and the proprietary utilities listed above are completely free.

Driver Genius

Driver Genius is a universal driver management tool. The latest edition of the program is the sixteenth, optimized for Windows 8 and 10, but can also run on older systems.

In addition to updating the versions of installed drivers, Driver Genius can:

• Create backup copies of drivers and save them in the form of archives - regular and self-extracting, as well as in the form of an installer program (exe). To restore from a backup, you do not need to use Driver Genius.
• Remove unused and faulty drivers.
• Display information about computer hardware.

The backup function is a real treasure for those who often reinstall Windows. However, the program itself is by no means a gift: the cost of one license is $29.95. You can use it for free for only 30 days.

Snappy Driver Installer

Snappy Driver Installer is an application created by one of the developers of DriverPack Solution and has a lot in common with the latter. Also available in two versions: SDI Lite and SDI Full.

• The SDI Lite option is a module for recognizing devices and searching for suitable drivers on the Internet. Its size is 3.6 Mb. It does not have its own base.
• The SDI Full option is an installation module plus a base (31.6 Gb). Designed to install drivers regardless of Internet access.

Features of Snappy Driver Installer:

• Works without installation (portable version only, can be run from a flash drive or DVD).
• Completely free - no premium features or ads.
• With an improved selection algorithm, which is based on the “do no harm” principle.
• Features high scanning speed.
• Before installing the driver, it creates a system restore point.
• Allows you to change design themes according to the user's choice.
• Multilingual (there is a version in Russian, Ukrainian and other national languages).
• Adapted for Windows 10.

Driver Booster

iObit Driver Booster is an application loved by fans of computer games. It is produced in editions Free - free, and Pro - paid. The cost of subscription to the latter is 590 rubles per year.

Driver Booster has one single function - scanning the system for outdated drivers and installing updates in one click. And not simple updates, but (according to the developers) tuned to improve the performance of games.

is a free and very simple utility for installing and updating PC drivers based on Windows 7, 8 and 10. Its database includes only original, signed drivers from the official websites of equipment manufacturers.

The application is designed for users with no experience. Russian language support, a minimum of settings and one-button control virtually eliminate the possibility of something being confused or broken. And if the new driver turns out to be unsuitable, DriverHub will remove it from the system and replace the old one.

All DriverHub features:

• Search for missing ones, update outdated drivers and additional software. Automatic installation.
• Simple and expert operating mode. In expert mode, the user can select a driver from several available ones; in simple mode, the program itself selects the optimal version.
• Daily updating of the driver database.
• Storing download history.
• Restore - rollback drivers to previous versions.
• Displays basic information about your computer.
• Launch Windows system utilities from its interface.

DriverMax Free

DriverMax is a free, simple, English-language utility whose main purpose is to update drivers. Unlike other free applications, it has another useful option - creating a system rollback point and a backup of installed drivers of the user's choice. As well as restoring from a backup.

After installation, DriverMax persistently reminds you that it would be a good idea to register on the site and buy a paid license with advanced functions, one of which is fully automatic operation. Annual use starts at $10.39.

Driver Magician

Driver Magician is the last hero of today's review. In the recent past, I had 2 versions, one of which was free. Today there is only a paid one left with a 13-day trial period. The license cost is $29.95.

There is no Russian language in Driver Magician, but it is not difficult to use. The set of features is approximately the same as in Driver Genius:

• Scan and update.
• Creating backup copies of drivers with the ability to restore both using and without using the program (the backup is saved as a zip archive or an installer application).
• Uninstalling the driver.
• Backup and restore of individual user folders - Internet Explorer Favorites, Desktop and Documents, as well as the system registry (in one file).
• Identification of devices unknown to the system.

During the trial period, the program is fully functional. Compatible with any version of Windows.

That's probably all. Choose what you like best and use it.

OSTotoSoft Driver Talent Pro- a program for searching and installing the latest versions of drivers for your equipment. Driver Talent will quickly find missing and outdated drivers in the system and in a few seconds you will receive a complete list of outdated drivers. You can put the drivers in order en masse, or download and install them individually by checking the necessary boxes and pressing the “Start” button. By the way, Driver Talent is one of the few programs of this kind that allows you to download installer files to a specified location and run them manually. Typically, the installation is performed in the background, and the user only sees a gradually filling progress slider.

System Requirements:
Windows 10/8.1/8/7/XP/Vista, Windows Server (32-bit & 64-bit)

Torrent Automatic driver installation - Driver Talent Pro 6.5.55.162 RePack by Vovava details:
In addition to installation and updating, the program can create backup copies of drivers installed on the computer. This function is useful, for example, when reinstalling the operating system. By installing a “fresh” Windows and restoring drivers from a backup, you will not only save time, but also lose the need to install drivers for specific devices that were not found by Driver Talent during the scanning process and were installed from optical discs.
The program has a good implementation of a module for collecting information about hardware. The program displays only the most important data about the processor, RAM, SSD and HDD drives, graphics adapter and motherboard. The collected information can be exported to a separate file. The graphic design of Driver Talent is simple and tasteful, so working with the program is quite pleasant.

Main features:
Scan for outdated, missing or corrupted, faulty and incompatible drivers.
Downloads and installs the best selected drivers for your computer hardware and all connected peripherals.
With one click of a button, it will restore and fix all driver problems.
Update drivers to the latest version.
Pre-download and save drivers for your own computer, download and transfer drivers for another PC.
Universal control: backup, restore, delete, reinstall and much more.
Support for downloading drivers and updates for all devices and manufacturers.
Fully compatible with Windows 10/8.1/8/7/XP/Vista, Windows Server.
Keep your computer and devices in perfect condition.

Features of RePack"a:
Type: Installation.
Languages: Russian (Fix by vovava) | English.
Cut: Other languages.
Activation: Conducted (Patch-shenkee1991).

Command line switch:

Optimization and acceleration of the computer.
Windows installation

Automatic search and installation of drivers

The previous article talked about independent searching for drivers on the Internet. Undoubtedly, this process is fascinating and brings a feeling of deep satisfaction, and also raises your loved one in your own eyes to an unattainable height. But isn’t it better not to reinvent the wheel, but to use ready-made solutions, preferably free ones?

On the Internet you can find many programs that carry out automatic search for drivers across many sites or in your own database. One of these programs is DriverPack Solution, developed by a team of authors led by Arthur Kuzyakov. The program significantly simplifies the installation process Windows and new devices. All tasks related to finding and installing drivers are performed automatically. This program is especially helpful when changing new versions of Windows. It will also help if you return from Windows 7/8 to XP, since over time it becomes more and more difficult to find drivers for XP.

DriverPack Solution completely free, works with all versions of Windows and is offered in two versions: Lite- a lightweight version of 7MB in size, which does not contain driver databases (driver packs), and Full- 3GB in size with databases. The full version can also be purchased on a CD, which in many cases will allow you to install drivers without an Internet connection, unlike the built-in one. Windows 7 driver update functions.

Let's consider working with a lightweight option DriverPack Solution Lite. Download the latest version of the program from the download page of the developer’s official website and launch it - Fig. 1:

Fig.1. Working window of the DriverPack Solution program

As we can see (Fig. 1), upon startup, the program quickly scanned the computer and found missing drivers. We click on the indicated links and after a few seconds we get the required drivers, and immediately those that are required for our version of Windows. Convenient and hassle-free!

In addition to searching, the program allows you to find and replace existing drivers on your computer with new, more efficient ones. To do this, after analyzing the system, a message will be displayed Driver updates possible, after which just press the button Update all, and again everything will be done quickly, without noise and dust.

Simplicity and efficiency of working with the program DriverPack Solution- the result of serious work by developers who created a truly intelligent mode that allows you to significantly reduce the time spent searching and installing drivers. Despite the undoubted simplicity of all operations, the program also has many additional features that will delight advanced users. To familiarize yourself with all the tools of the program, I recommend taking a look at Help, where you will find useful information on working with drivers using this program.

In particular, DriverPack Solution implements several modes of working with drivers, offering different ways to install them:
- intelligent installation,
- manual installation,
- Internet search,
- button Install.

For the convenience of users, most items in the program window are equipped with detailed tooltips. In addition to the automatic mode, there is also a manual mode with fine settings, as well as Expert Mode, in which you can view all information about the drivers installed in the system, make a backup copy, remove or update outdated ones, etc. - Fig. 2:

Fig.2. DriverPack Solution Expert Mode

In a word, DriverPack Solution- a convenient and useful program necessary for everyone who installs Windows or is thinking about reinstalling their system. By the way, such thoughts usually do not lead to good, since let me remind you that “the best is the enemy of the good”...

May 4, 2012

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Drivers are like gears in a mechanism; if you don’t have them on your computer (or they are not “native”), the system does not work in normal mode: sometimes something freezes, sometimes it won’t start, various slowdowns and errors.

Video and audio drivers are especially difficult (in the first case there are problems with games, in the second there is no sound). I think this is why there has always been interest in programs that allow you to update drivers without direct user participation (to press one button and that’s it...).

Actually, in this article I decided to collect a dozen similar programs that will help save time and nerves in case of problems with drivers.

By the way, the list of programs below is current at the beginning of 2018; it represents, in a way, the top 10 best products with their pros/cons.

And so, closer to the point...

Driver Booster

It is rightfully considered one of the best programs for auto-searching and updating drivers. Judge for yourself: to start updating, you only need to press one button! After which, the program will scan your PC and show the current driver version for each of your hardware (it will recommend what to update and what can be left - you just have to agree and update everything. Very fast and convenient ☺).

In addition to drivers, the program also updates important components in Windows related to games (so if you have problems with them, it may be worth checking your system using Driver Booster).

Note: Driver Booster requires an Internet connection to operate.

Driver Booster - 18 outdated drivers found // example of how the program works

Peculiarities:

1. a simple and convenient interface that even a complete novice user can understand;
2. a huge driver database that is constantly updated (for more than 1 million devices);
3. the update process takes place in 2 stages: first, the program scans your PC, then asks you what exactly it will update (you can simply agree with the recommended settings, or you can configure everything yourself);
4. before updating - the program archives your old drivers (so you can roll back if something happens...);
5. There is a batch update of drivers (i.e. for several devices at once).

DriverPack Solution

DriverPack Solution (or DPS) is fundamentally different from Driver Booster - it can work even without an Internet connection. DPS simply has 2 versions of the program:

• the first is a 15 GB ISO image. If you download it in advance, you will subsequently be able to run DPS and install drivers on any PC that does not have the Internet (for example, sometimes it happens that the computer is connected to the network - but the network card does not work due to the lack of a driver (which needs to be downloaded ☺). In this case, such an image helps a lot!);
• the second is a regular program similar to Driver Booster. You also launch it, then DPS scans the PC, and then downloads all the necessary drivers from the Internet.

Peculiarities:

1. there are two versions of the program: one for online updating, and the second for offline work (an ISO image with a large collection of drivers can be a big help in case of network problems);
2. large database of drivers (usually available for all equipment);
3. in addition to drivers, DPS offers to install other necessary and useful programs (convenient);
4. Batch driver update;
5. the ability to create backup drivers;
6. it is possible to conduct an anti-virus scan of your PC, check RAM, etc.;
7. of the minuses: the latest versions have a lot of built-in advertising, check all the boxes carefully!

Important!

DriverHub

A completely free utility for auto-searching, installing, and updating drivers. I should immediately note that for the utility to work, you need access to the Internet!

Usage is very simple: just launch and click just 1 button “Find Now” (as shown in the screenshot below).

In a minute or two, a driver will be found for each piece of hardware on your PC/laptop (see example below). You just have to check the boxes for everything you want to update and click the “Install” button. Actually, this is the whole process. Very convenient!

List of found drivers (DriverHub) / clickable

Peculiarities:

1. a large database of drivers for a wide variety of equipment: audio and video cards, USB devices (scanners, printers, etc.), mat. boards, etc.;
2. When updating, the utility uses drivers from official sites: Intel, AMD, Microsoft, Sony, etc.
3. completely free: download speed, number of updated drivers, etc. are not limited in any way!
4. it is possible to roll back the system to a previous state (if you are not satisfied with how the new driver works);
5. the program is entirely in Russian;
6. The menu contains links for quickly setting up the OS: power supply, disk manager, computer management, network management, etc.
7. runs on Windows 7/8/10 (32/64 bits).

Please note: check all the boxes during installation (sometimes an Avast download prompt pops up)! In addition, the program does not behave very well on laptops with low resolution (the window does not “scale”).

Snappy Driver Installer

Note : Can work without access to the Internet.

Snappy Driver Installer is a free auto-installer for drivers (very similar to DriverPack Solution, a direct competitor to it, although the package is not so promoted). What sets it apart from the previous program (DPS) is that the offline version is distributed not as an ISO image (which requires additional programs to open), but as a simple folder with an EXE file - launch it, and the drivers are updated. Very convenient!

By the way, Snappy Driver Installer also has a compact version, the size of which is only a few megabytes. But it requires an Internet connection to work.

Peculiarities:

1. a huge collection of drivers for all occasions (I recommend recording it on an emergency flash drive so that it is always at hand);
2. two versions of the package: full 14 GB (no need to connect to the Internet), and compact - the program weighs 4 MB (but requires unlimited network access);
3. minimum advertising and unnecessary programs;
4. fast update;
5. customizable shell to suit the user's taste;
6. completely in Russian.

Utilities from Intel, AMD, NVIDIA

Intel Driver Update

An official utility from Intel that will help you update drivers for any product from this company: processor, network devices, disks, and more. Compatible with all versions of Windows, completely in Russian.

After launching the utility, it will automatically recognize the equipment and find all the necessary software for its proper operation. Driver installation is completely automatic.

In general, if you use Intel products, naturally, I recommend using the native utility ☺. For the rest, it's unlikely to be useful...

AMD Driver Autodetect

These are tools for automatically searching for video drivers for AMD products. After launch, the utility will automatically detect your video card, system and other characteristics and provide a link to download the optimal driver.

The utility is completely in Russian and works in the Windows environment. The program, by the way, can be used not only to search for a driver, but also to update an already installed one (you must admit that it is much easier to press one button in the program than to independently climb the jungle of official sites, where there is a mountain of all sorts of semi-necessary information ☺).

NVIDIA Update

Official utility for NVIDIA users. After launching the utility, it will scan all your hardware on your PC, evaluate whether there are drivers for them, and offer to update them (if necessary). By the way, in the settings profiles you can set how often updates will be checked (whether to allow the use of beta versions, whether to notify pop-up messages in the tray).

By the way, starting with R275 drivers, NVIDIA Update updates not only drivers, but also game profiles automatically (including SLI profiles). I’ll also add that the official website (link given above) describes the step-by-step setup of the program (although there’s nothing special to configure there ☺).

Driver Genius

A very popular program for working with drivers. It is quite multifunctional: it can automatically find and update to the latest driver version, create backup copies of already installed drivers, restore lost ones, and delete old and unnecessary ones. It’s quite easy to use: after launching the program, it will automatically collect information about your PC and hardware, evaluate the system and offer an update option. Supports Russian language.

Peculiarities:

1. huge driver database, support for more than 300,000 different devices;
2. backup of current drivers (moreover, you can place them either in an archive or create an EXE installer, so that in case of problems, you can run it and install the drivers without Driver Genius);
3. the ability to remove old or unnecessary drivers;
4. command line support;
5. Russian language support;
6. works under all popular Windows: 7/8/10 (32/64 bits);
7. one of the minuses: the program is paid (the free version has restrictions on updating and working with backups).

SlimDrivers

A free and fairly multifunctional program for automatically searching and updating drivers (by the way, it does this quite well). In addition to its main responsibility (☺), the program does a good job of creating backup copies of “firewood” (and in case of problems, restoring them). There is also a task scheduler (for example, for regularly checking for updates), and there is a function for removing any driver from the system (completely!).

Peculiarities:

1. fast automatic search and update;
2. task scheduler;
3. function of completely removing old or unnecessary drivers;
4. backup and recovery;
5. all functions work in the free version (many similar utilities require payment for the same functionality);
6. works in all common Windows: 7/8/10;
7. of the minuses: an abundance of advertising during installation (look carefully at the checkboxes).

Auxiliary

3DP Net

3DP Net is a specialized utility that is necessary to update the driver for a network adapter (network card). Imagine: you don’t have the Internet, because... The network card does not work (there is no driver for it). And for the network card to work, you need a driver that is available on the Internet.

How to solve this puzzle? That's right, download 3DP Net, the size of which is only about 100 MB (you can do it from a smartphone), and run it - the utility will automatically select the driver and you will have a network. I recommend!

Note: Please note that there are 2 utilities on the official website - 3DP Chip and 3DP Net (we are talking about the second one!).

Double Driver

Developer's website: http://www.boozet.org/

This small free utility is necessary to create a backup of all installed drivers. Moreover, she does this very quickly (often the required time is no more than 1 minute!).

I would like to note that the drivers in the utility are displayed in a convenient list (in order), which can be saved or printed. The drivers are also carefully stored in the backup, each in a separate folder, the names of which are identical to your devices.

In general, an extremely necessary, useful and free utility (similar programs for backups cost money) ...

Driver Sweeper

Developer's website: http://phyxion.net/

A simple and reliable program for completely removing absolutely any drivers in the system! Be careful with it, because... it doesn't really limit your options. It helps a lot in cases where you can’t remove some driver stuck in the system (or you don’t see it and can’t find it, but it’s there ☺).

Before deleting it, you can create a backup copy of all the “firewood” (just in case)... The program works in all versions of Windows, Russian language is supported.

DDU

A simple and effective utility for completely removing the video driver from the system (I think many have encountered the problem of updating the video driver due to the fact that the new one was not installed until the old one was completely removed). This is exactly what DDU (Display Driver Uninstaller) can handle.

The program supports all video card software from AMD, Intel, NVIDIA (including various registry keys, components, folders, etc.). I also note that after DDU works, there are no traces of the presence of the old driver left in your system.

Display Driver Uninstaller has three operating modes: the first is to simply remove the driver and restart the PC/laptop; the second is normal deletion (reboot is on your conscience ☺); the third is removing and shutting down the PC.

By the way, the utility keeps a log in which it records all the actions you perform. For example, you can use it to see which driver versions have already been installed (convenient if you are looking for the current working version of the driver and don’t remember which ones you have already tried).

Results (what to remember!)

1. one of the most simple ways update all drivers and game components in Windows - use the Driver Booster program;
2. if you don't know for which device you don't have a driver, open device Manager: A yellow exclamation mark will appear next to a device for which there is no driver;
3. It is highly advisable to write to an emergency flash drive ahead of time some driver package that can work without internet connection(for example, Snappy Driver Installer or DriverPack Solutions (if the choice fell on the second program, then additionally download a program for opening ISO images onto the flash drive));
4. if you have failed to update driver using automatic updates in similar programs - try the manual method:

That's all for me, for additions on the topic - special thanks in advance!

For many users, installing and updating drivers is a rather tedious and complicated task. A manual search often leads enthusiasts to third-party sites, where instead of the treasured software, viruses are caught, third-party spyware applications and other unnecessary programs are installed. Updated drivers optimize the operation of the entire system, so there’s no need to shelve the update!

Universal driver update programs

To make life easier for both your personal computer and yourself, just download a program that will independently find and update the required driver on your PC. Such applications can be either universal for any component or intended for a specific hardware manufacturer.

One of the best programs to update your device drivers. The application is easy to use, so even an inexperienced user will understand the friendly interface. The Driver Pack is distributed free of charge, and you can download the program from the developer’s official website, where the intricacies of the search system’s operation are described in detail and the basics of use are described. The program works with any components and finds the latest drivers in a huge database. In addition, the Pack also includes additional programs that will allow you to get rid of viruses and advertising banners. If you are only interested in auto-updating drivers, then specify this option during installation.

DriverPack Solution independently identifies the equipment, establishes a correspondence between the found devices and the drivers that are in the database

• convenient interface, ease of use;
• quick search for drivers and updating them;
• two options for downloading the program: online and offline; The online mode works directly with the developer’s servers, and the offline mode downloads an 11 GB image for further use of all popular drivers.

• installs additional software that is not always needed.

One of the most popular applications for downloading drivers and optimizing the system. Driver Booster is distributed in two versions: the free one allows you to quickly search for drivers and update them in one click, and the paid one opens up new options for program settings and unlimited download speed. If you prefer high-speed downloads and want to automatically receive the latest updates, then pay attention to the paid version of the program. It is distributed by subscription and costs 590 rubles per year. However, the Free version is inferior only in speed and additional game optimization features. Otherwise, the program always looks for excellent drivers that download quickly and install just as quickly.

There is an extensive driver database that is stored online

• high speed even on weak computers;
• the ability to configure an update queue and set priorities;
• low consumption of PC resources when running in the background.

• technical support only in the paid version;
• lack of auto-update of the application in the free application.

The free DriverHub utility will appeal to lovers of minimalism and simplicity. This program does not have a wide range of settings and does its job quickly and silently. Automatic driver updates take place in two steps: downloading and installation. The user can give the right to operate the program independently or is free to choose a driver from those offered for download by the application.

It is possible to roll back the driver to its original state using the restore function

• ease of use, user-friendly interface;
• ability to store download history and updates;
• daily database update;
• convenient rollback system, creation of recovery checkpoints.

• small number of settings;
• offer to install third-party programs.

The program is for those who are used to controlling everything on their own. Even if you are an inexperienced user, you can always easily monitor the progress of updates by making adjustments to the program. The free version allows you to manually update drivers, while paid versions can work automatically. Foreign development has two paid subscriptions. Basic costs $20 and works for a year with an updated cloud database. This version also supports customization and one-click auto-update. The same features are available with a 10-year LifeTime subscription for $60. Users can install the paid program on five computers at the same time and not worry about driver updates.

SlimDrivers also allows you to make backups for system recovery

• the ability to manually control each update element;
• The free version is not spammed with ads.

• expensive paid versions;
• complex fine-tuning, which is unlikely to be understood by an inexperienced user.

The domestic development of Carambis Driver Updater is distributed free of charge, but allows you to use the main functions by subscription. The application quickly finds and updates drivers, saving your download history. The program is characterized by high speed and low requirements for computer hardware. You can get the full functionality of the application for 250 rubles per month.

An important advantage is full technical support by e-mail and telephone

• the license applies to 2 or more personal computers;
• technical support around the clock;

• Only the paid version works.

An English-language utility that quickly and without unnecessary settings identifies your hardware. The user is presented with the opportunity to make backup files, a user-friendly interface and two versions of work: free and pro. Free is distributed free of charge and provides access to manual driver updates. In the Pro version, which costs around $11 per year, updates occur automatically based on user-specified settings. The application is convenient and very friendly to beginners.

The program collects detailed information about system drivers and generates a detailed report in TXT or HTM formats

• simple interface and ease of use;
• fast driver loading speed;
• automatic file backup.

• expensive paid version;
• lack of Russian language.

Driver Magician was once a free app, but now users can only get a 13-day trial period, after which they must purchase the program for $30 for permanent use. The application does not support the Russian language, but it is quite easy to understand due to the small number of tabs and functions. Driver Magician just needs to specify the operating system so that it can begin selecting and installing the necessary drivers. You can choose from a file backup function in case something goes wrong.

The program can save and then restore other files, except drivers: folders, registry, Favorites, My Documents

• simple but old-fashioned interface;
• full functionality in trial version;
• automatic search for drivers for unknown devices.

• lack of Russian language;
• unhurried speed of work.

Programs from component manufacturers

The programs will allow you to automatically update drivers for free. In addition, there is technical support that will answer your questions almost any time of the day.

Intel Driver Update is designed to install and update drivers for Intel devices involved in your personal computer. Suitable for branded processors, network devices, ports, drives and other components. The hardware on a personal computer is recognized automatically, and the search for the necessary software is carried out in a matter of seconds. The main thing is that the application is free, and the support service is ready to answer any request, even at night.

The application installs on Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10

• official program from Intel;
• quick installation of drivers;
• a large database of alternative drivers for various operating systems.

• Intel support only.

A similar program to Intel Driver Update, but for AMD devices. Supports all known components, except the FirePro series. It is worth installing for those who are the proud owner of a video card from this manufacturer. The application will monitor all updates in real time and inform the user about new updates. AMD Driver Autodetect will automatically detect your video card, identify it and find the optimal solution for the device. All you have to do is click the “Install” button for the update to take effect.

This utility does not work with Linux systems, Apple Boot Camp and AMD FirePro video cards

• ease of use and minimalistic interface;
• fast download and installation speed of drivers;
• Auto-detection of video card.

• a small number of opportunities;
• AMD support only;
• lack of FirePro support.

NVIDIA Update Experience

NVIDIA Update Experience allows you to automatically download updates for your graphics card from Nvidia. The program not only offers support for the latest software, but also allows you to optimize games on the fly. In addition, when you launch any application, Experience will offer a number of interesting functions, including the ability to take screenshots and display FPS on the screen. As for downloading drivers, the program works perfectly and always notifies you when a new version is available.

Depending on the hardware configuration, the program optimizes the graphics settings of games

• stylish interface and fast speed;
• automatic driver installation;
• ShadowPlay screen recording function without loss of frames per second;
• support for optimization of popular games.

• Works only with Nvidia cards.

Table: comparison of program capabilities

Many of the programs presented in the list will simplify the search and installation of drivers with just one click. You just have to take a closer look at the applications and choose what seems most convenient and suitable in terms of functions.