A program that determines what drivers are needed. The best programs for updating drivers

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Are the graphics poor when playing Crysis 3 or Battlefield 4? Is your graphics adapter unable to quickly process large, high-resolution video files? You should think about new advanced drivers for your video card. Of course, if you have an AMD Radeon video card.

AMD Radeon Software Adrenalin Edition drivers (also known as AMD-Catalyst) are a software package designed to improve the performance of a video card. If you play games with cool graphics or deal with video processing, then you probably understand how important it is that your video card does not let you down.

DriverMax Free is a free utility used to search and backup so-called “firewood”.
As a rule, in order for the computer to recognize the connected device, special programs - drivers are required. They also ensure normal interaction between the processor and the video card or, for example, the motherboard.

NVIDIA has released an updated version of the Forceware driver. These drivers are used to operate NVIDIA video cards on a computer running Windows XP, Vista, Win7 and Win8 32/64 bit.

The drivers are intended for video cards with hardware support for API DirectX 8/9/10/11 (GeForce 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, 900 series), as well as motherboards based on nForce 760i SLI and solutions with integrated graphics.

A driver update program that can scan the system in two to three minutes, find outdated versions and download new ones.

The new version of Driver Booster is capable of updating drivers not only for computer components and connected devices, but also for computer games.

If you want your computer to display game graphics optimally and play high-quality video files without any stuttering, you should make sure that the graphics adapter is in perfect condition.

GeForce Experience, a program from NVIDIA, will help achieve this; every user whose computer is equipped with an appropriate video card can download it for free.

DriverPack Solution is a utility for installing new versions of drivers automatically. This software is a set of software components to which you can add or extract the necessary drivers for your devices into a separate archive.

Drivers play a decisive role in the correct operation of devices and their components. They tend to become outdated, and for high computer performance, the driver base must be periodically updated.

A set of components for the correct operation of the Realtek family network adapter. Drivers are ready to use immediately after installation and do not require separate configuration.
This software can be used for external devices and adapters integrated into the PC motherboard. All modern components are supported, including boards with a bandwidth of up to 1024 Mbit per second. You can download the Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller network driver on computers running Windows or Linux OS. The architecture of the platform does not matter - the software is compatible with 64 and 32 bit systems.

A useful utility for scanning the drivers installed on your computer and downloading their latest versions. Capable of creating backup copies of software intended for connected devices to avoid problems during system failures.

In order for devices connected to a computer to display and work normally, special driver programs are required. They can come bundled with purchased software or be downloaded from the Internet.

Good day!

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 driver update (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 through 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 put 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 some driver package to an emergency flash drive ahead of time 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!

A feature of setting up any operating system is the installation of drivers. A driver is a special program that allows Windows 7 to interact with the hardware. Naturally, if there are not enough drivers for some boards, their performance will be inadequate. There will be no sound on Windows 7 or the screen resolution will be extremely low. Operating systems often fail, so an automatic program that independently searches for drivers and installs them often becomes extremely useful. After all, this problem can be solved immediately for any operating system, including the latest – 10 series.

There are many applications of this type. Most of them work online. In this case, it is enough to simply install a similar program on Windows 7. It will solve the problem with the missing elements itself, with virtually no user intervention. Among such applications, the following can be noted.

DriverPack Solution

Finding and installing drivers is perfectly implemented for any version of operating systems, such as XP, 7th and 10th generation. This application is easy to download from the Internet, and the installation image weighs quite a lot - about 8 Gigabytes. The huge size is due to the large number of drivers that the application already contains. Thus, you will need to download the package once, install it on a memory card or removable disk, and then simply connect it to the desired computer.

The interface is simple, the application itself searches the network for drivers, then the user checks which ones need to be installed. The easiest solution may be to click the Update All button.

Driver Booster

Searching for drivers and installing them is also well done by this program. It should be noted that such a utility not only finds missing software elements for Windows XP, 7 and 10, but also marks which of them need immediate updating.

The application usually creates a restore point and then automatically updates operating system components.

Driver Checker

A special feature of using this application is the fact that it itself creates a copy of all installed drivers on Windows XP, 7 and 10. The interface itself offers to scan the system, after which defects will be found and eliminated.

Slim Drivers

Another successful solution that searches and installs device drivers for free. The result is the same as with previous analogues: a search is performed, a report is provided, and based on the program output, the found components are installed.

DriverMax

Here we can say that the application works very quickly. For example, scanning Windows XP, 7 or 10 occurs in just 15 seconds. For use at home, the free version is sufficient. The interface is simple, so the English language should not confuse anyone. Once the application is installed, all you need to do is agree to scan.

Settings

Many people think that setting up Windows XP, 7 or 10 is a terribly complicated process. In fact, all you need is an operating system and boot it into your computer. Once the automatic setup occurs, you only need to install drivers for the devices. As we saw above, this can be done using special applications. You need to go to any resource with programs, download verified installation files and unpack them. For example, a favorite place for downloading is the Rutracker portal. It contains a huge number of installation images of both Windows XP, 7, 10 and any other generation operating systems, as well as applications for them.

The problem may be the lack of Internet access. After all, for the initial installation of a Wi-Fi driver, for example, you need access to the network. This problem can be solved either after searching and installing DriverPack Solution, or after the driver is found manually and also installed on the computer. This is easy to solve, including on .

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Any computer user sooner or later is faced with the need to search for or update drivers for their machine. This is especially true when purchasing a new PC without an operating system, when the corresponding software disc is not included.

As you know, a driver is a special auxiliary program with which the operating system gains access to the hardware capabilities of the PC hardware: USB, monitor, touchpad, Wi-Fi, sound card, peripherals, etc. For each equipment (external or internal) the system must have its own driver for the correct operation of the equipment itself and to obtain all its capabilities.

It’s good if you have a disk with “native” drivers for your computer - when the driver “flies” or you simply reinstall the system, then there should be no difficulties setting up the equipment. But if there is no such disk, or a newer generation system is being installed, then problems may arise with finding the necessary drivers: on the developer’s website, on the Internet, etc.

We bring to your attention an overview of the best free programs for searching and installing drivers, based on the configuration of your computer.

I would like to start with one of the best driver installation programs available today. This application has the most advanced driver selection algorithm, comes in a portable version (does not require installation on the system), has a simple and intuitive interface, and most importantly, it quickly and accurately finds all uninstalled and outdated drivers, updating them to the most current (and suitable) versions.

In general, I would like to talk about it in more detail. The developer of this product was previously involved in the project DriverPack Solution(which will be discussed below), so he took all the best into his new program, getting rid of the shortcomings and limitations. Snappy Driver Installer eliminates problems with driver selection, resulting in a better driver search by taking into account a much larger number of its characteristics and devices. In addition, all drivers are also ranked according to the degree of their compliance and compatibility.

A package consisting of the most current drivers for all kinds of PC configurations, as well as for a variety of laptop models, such as Asus, Acer, Sony, Samsung, HP, Lenovo, Toshiba, Fujitsu-Siemens, DELL, eMachines, MSI, etc.

A fairly powerful and advanced tool for working with drivers, which allows you to timely obtain the most current versions of drivers installed in the system, make backup copies of them and create a system restore point. In addition, there is the ability to completely uninstall unnecessary or outdated drivers.

A very good program for installing and reinstalling all Windows drivers. DriverMax collects information about the drivers installed on the system and displays a list of devices that use them. Information is provided about the driver version, creation date, developer, number of files and the presence of a digital signature. A missing or outdated driver can be downloaded right here without any extra effort.

It has the function of automatically scanning and identifying outdated drivers. A distinctive feature of this program is 1-Cick driver installation - with one click you will update all drivers, ensuring the full functioning of your PC.

In addition to automatically searching and installing drivers, here you can create a Backup of the current version of the drivers and, if necessary, restore them if after updates the equipment begins to work incorrectly.

A tiny utility for analyzing the drivers of all equipment installed in the system. This program scans your computer, showing the driver version, and if outdated drivers are detected, it will offer to download a new version or find it on the Internet. It has a minimalistic interface, but does its job quite well.

A small system utility that will help you identify all installed hardware on your PC and check the drivers for them. If a driver is missing or a new version is available, the program will offer to download/update such drivers.

Please note that although the programs listed above for updating and installing drivers are free, some of them may contain additional, usually third-party software that has nothing to do with the drivers themselves. Therefore, be careful when installing these types of applications, keep an eye on the “checkboxes” and carefully check each installation step.

Drivers, as programs that control computer hardware and some virtual devices, are one of the most important components of the entire system. And for the correct operation of all equipment, they must be installed and updated in a timely manner. Which program for searching for drivers and installing them into the system is best suited for such procedures? Let's look at this issue and focus on the tools offered by Windows systems, as well as the most popular third-party software products.

Installing drivers using Windows

At the installation stage of the system or if some malfunctions occur in the operation of devices, they can use the system’s own tools. The built-in program for searching and installing Windows drivers operates on the basis of its own database, which can be stored on the computer’s hard drive or installation distribution on an optical or USB drive.

This system tool can be accessed from the “Device Manager”, which is called through the “Control Panel” or by command devmgmt.msc in the “Run” console. Here you just need to select the desired device, and then use either the context menu or the properties bar, where you select the driver update. But for some non-standard devices, using this database is not possible, since the system installs the driver that is most suitable from its point of view, and not the one that may be required. In addition, this tool does not automatically update drivers (only upon user request).

Rating of programs for searching and installing drivers

Thus, to partially or fully automate the driver update process, you need to use third-party programs, the most popular of which are the following:

• DriverPack Solution.
• Driver Booster.
• SlimDrivers.
• Driver Scanner.
• Driver Genius Pro and others

DriverPack Solution

It is believed that this utility is the best program for finding and installing drivers. First of all, it is absolutely free. Secondly, its database with information on any of the known types of devices is the most complete. Thirdly, the application updates drivers exclusively through a search on the official resources of equipment manufacturers on the Internet.

However, if there is no connection, but if you have a disk with a distribution kit, which, in addition to installation files, includes the same driver database, you can use this tool. Scanning occurs automatically, after which it is suggested to install or update drivers for the corresponding equipment. If the driver installation will be carried out using system tools, at the stage of selecting the location from which the installation will be carried out, you will need to specify the appropriate media.

A program for automatically searching and installing Windows drivers Driver Booster

In second place is the Driver Booster utility. This program for searching for drivers and installing them automatically is somewhat reminiscent of the previous package, but, unlike it, it does not have its own driver database and works exclusively via the Internet.

You can install both the free version Free and the paid Pro version, which has extended driver support. But it requires a license, which costs about 400 rubles and is valid for a year. However, in practice, the regular Free version is sufficient, which copes with its duties no worse. True, sometimes the user will see constant messages about updating the program itself, but there is nothing to worry about.

SlimDrivers package

This program for searching for drivers and installing them on all computer devices is somewhat reminiscent of previous utilities, but has a number of features.

One of the most convenient features is that drivers can be copied to a backup copy if necessary. In addition, when scanning, the application not only identifies devices for which you need to install or update drivers, but also displays outdated components that can be removed from the system so that their keys do not clog the registry, and the drivers themselves do not cause conflicts after updating. At the same time, the program removes outdated drivers independently and completely automatically without user intervention.

Driver Scanner and Driver Genius Pro utilities

These two utilities are very similar to each other, but the first is free and is designed for the average user thanks to the almost complete automation of any process, and the second is available in a paid version and has somewhat greater capabilities (although you can also use a very functional demo version for familiarization).

Among their features, one can note a serious system for creating driver backups, but the program for searching for drivers and installing them on a computer, Driver Genius Pro, has the ability to create a backup copy of the complete package of installed or updated drivers in the form of regular ZIP archives, self-extracting SFX archives, or even in the form of installers EXE format, which makes the recovery process faster and more reliable.

What to prefer?

What to choose from all that is offered on the software market today to automate the processes of searching, installing and updating drivers? It seems that the first two programs (DriverPack Solution and Driver Booster Free) are more suitable for the average user, since they are completely easy to use and are free. The rest of the utilities are mostly designed specifically for creating backups after searching for drivers or integrating them into the system. It is worth noting here that the Driver Genius Pro utility is more designed for those who, due to their specific nature, have to very often repair or configure computer equipment at a professional level. The SlimDrivers and Driver Scanner programs are “tailored” for use by ordinary users who, in addition to automatically updating or installing drivers, also want to get a simple means of creating backups for possible subsequent recovery in case of system failures.