Drivers on a computer ensure stable operation of certain devices and/or programs.
To maintain such normal functioning, they need to be updated regularly, which is quite time-consuming and difficult to do manually.
Therefore, there is a need to find a high-quality and functional program for timely driver updates.
When determining which program will best suit the needs of a particular user, Several indicators need to be taken into account:
Taking into account all these factors, the user will be able to choose the most suitable option for himself.
To make it as simple and quick as possible to evaluate the functional features of the programs listed in the list, their technical characteristics are included in the table below.
| Name | OS | What does it download? | Content type | Kind of work | Launch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Driver Update Utility Installer | Windows XP, 7, 8, 8.1, 10 | Typical drivers | Background | User initiated | |
| AMD Driver Autodetect | Windows XP, 7, 8, 8.1, 10 | Drivers for video cards from AMD (except AMD Fire Pro) | Background | ||
| NVIDIA Update | Windows XP, 7, 8, 8.1, 10 | Drivers for video cards from NVIDIA | Only drivers for video cards | Background | Download initiated by user |
| DriverPack Solution | Drivers and updates | Drivers for network and installed devices, updates | Active | ||
| Driver Genius | Windows XP, 7, 8, 8.1, 10 | Typical drivers | Drivers for network and installed devices | Active | Launch, search and download are initiated by the user |
| Snappy Driver Installer | Windows XP, 7, 8, 8.1, 10 | Typical drivers | Drivers for network and installed devices, updates | Active | Launch, search and download are initiated by the user |
| Driver Booster | Windows XP, 7, 8, 8.1, 10, Linux | Drivers and updates | Drivers for network and installed devices, updates | Active | Launch, search and download are initiated by the user |
The programs in the table and text below are listed in order of decreasing popularity among users, convenience and feasibility of application.
Official software from the Intel developer searches and downloads any drivers for installed and network devices.
It works in the background, but the search is initiated by the user. After the search is complete, a list of drivers appears from which you can select the ones you need.
Negative:
Igor: “I'm a big fan of developer software because I think there are fewer glitches and errors. And this one didn’t disappoint me.”
This program is designed to automatically search for updates for AMD video cards.
When running, the program constantly checks the developer’s website for the availability of latest drivers.
If drivers are detected, the program sends a notification to the user. The user can initiate the download if desired.
Negative:
Olga: “I use a fairly powerful video card and am completely satisfied with it. However, it is possible to keep it in working order only thanks to this program - searching for drivers manually is quite difficult.”
The program is designed to search, download and update drivers for NVIDIA video cards of any model.
The features of the program are almost completely similar to the previous version.
At a given frequency, the launched program searches for new drivers for the video card on the official website and other sources, and if it finds them, it notifies the user about it.
The user can then initiate or reject the download.
Negative:
Kirill: “If you use an NVIDIA video card, you can’t live without this program.”
DriverPack Solution is an archive program that contains many drivers and updates and is constantly expanding the database when Internet access is available.
Suitable for many devices and operating systems, making it indispensable for computer professionals.
Works both online and offline.
When working online, it downloads new drivers for devices that need it (analyzes the system).
In offline mode, it detects the necessary drivers and installs them automatically from its own archive.
Negative:
Julia: “I fix computers at home, and quite often I need to update drivers. So far this program has not failed.”
This is a universal driver management tool that searches, downloads, and installs drivers after the user initiates these processes.
In addition to downloading, it allows you to archive drivers, rollback to older versions, etc.
Unlike other programs on the list, it is optimized not only for searching and downloading, but also for driver management.
Creates archives, restore points, etc.
Negative:
Ivan: “The program is not bad, but it loads the computer a lot. On my budget Lenovo I had to look for simpler alternatives.”
The program is from one of the developers of DriverPack Solution, therefore it has a lot in common with this software. Available in Lite and Full versions.
The lite version only has a module for searching and downloading drivers that automatically recognizes devices.
The full version also forms its own driver database and is able to work online.
Negative:
Andrey: “It’s a fairly convenient program, but I only use the Lite version. Full loads the processor a lot when running.”
The program is easy to use and has a Russian-language interface.
It has only one function– scanning the system for out-of-date drivers, notifying the user about this, searching and downloading, and then installing new, up-to-date drivers.
A distinctive feature is the presence of changes in standard drivers, which, according to the developer, increases the performance of games and reduces the load on the processor.
The program is launched by the user upon request; by clicking on the Start button, the user begins scanning.
After its completion, the program offers a list of found optimized drivers for installation.
The user selects the required ones and starts the installation.
Positive:
Negative:
Eugene: “It’s a fairly functional program, but I still don’t understand what additional functions the paid version provides. The free basic version is quite enough for the average computer user.”
Choosing the most suitable program for downloading and installing drivers depends on what requirements are placed on it.
For a user who forgets to check the status of drivers on their own, versions that can work automatically or in the background are suitable.
If the user wants to understand what is being installed on his PC or is looking for specific drivers, a program that provides a list of found software is suitable for him.
Software from Intel comes first because, since the program is official, it has the least number of malfunctions and glitches.
However, it only downloads standard drivers.
Programs that can create archives are most convenient for developers.
In this case, it is desirable that the program be able to work offline.
If your computer often crashes and produces various errors, choose software that creates a restore point before installing each new driver.
On PC or laptop. The article discussed mainly manual installation methods, since everyone should know this. Including inexperienced users (everyone was once a beginner).
However, it is not at all necessary to install them manually. After all, today there are special programs for installing and updating drivers that will do everything for you. A couple of mouse clicks, 15-30 minutes of time - and everything will be configured on your computer or laptop: Internet, sound, video card.
Programs for automatically updating drivers are suitable for all computers and laptops - Acer, Asus, Samsung, Lenovo, HP, etc. There are no exceptions here. They also work on all operating systems – Windows XP, 7, 8, 10.
But there is one caveat: over time, online installers are gradually updated. And perhaps new versions will not support Windows 7 or XP. Therefore, before installing the driver manager, read the system requirements (in particular, the “Supported operating systems” section).
The first excellent program (in Russian) is. There are several versions of this utility, including a free one. Its capabilities are more than enough for ordinary users.
Advantages of the Driver Booster program:
This free driver manager also automatically creates a system restore point. And if any failure occurs, you can easily roll back to the previous working version.
Another free driver search program is . Considered one of the best. Users are offered 2 installers to choose from – online and offline. And you can choose any one (based on the situation).
For example, if you need a free program to install drivers without the Internet, then you need to download an offline installer. It is an ISO file over 11GB in size (can be opened via Daemon Tools). This may be quite a lot, but you will have a program with all the drivers in your hands. And it will last for at least a year. You just need to write it to a flash drive and you can use it if necessary.
If you do not want to download such a large file, and you have Internet on your laptop, then you can use the online installer. It weighs about 300 KB.
Using this utility is quite simple. Launch Driver Pack Solution (any version), wait for it to scan the system and issue a report. Uncheck unnecessary items and click “Update”. In 15-20 minutes everything will be ready.
Driver Pack Solution also installs additional software: browsers, archivers, etc. If this is unnecessary, do not forget to uncheck the appropriate boxes.
Try it. However, this utility also works on Windows 7, 8 and 10.
One of its main advantages is that it is able to find drivers for unknown devices that Windows cannot recognize. This option has helped out PC and laptop owners more than once.
Its other advantages:
Another program is 3DP Net. Recommended for use if there are problems with network controllers. That is, if after reinstalling the OS they are detected as an unknown device, try this installer.
3DP Net takes up very little space, so you can download it from your phone. Yes, and this program functions for installing drivers without the Internet. And most importantly: it supports many network cards. Even if you have a rare model installed, the utility will still install a universal driver, and the Internet will appear.
The main feature: it can make backups, i.e. save all previously installed Windows drivers.
This feature is very useful when reinstalling the operating system. You save your drivers using Driver Checker, install a new Windows, and then restore all data from this program. And you don’t even have to look for anything.
Main advantage: it scans the system very quickly. Literally in 10-20 seconds! The only negative is that this driver manager is in English (although it is quite easy to use).
After scanning Windows, this utility displays a visual report of exactly what needs to be updated. Driver installation is performed one by one.
There are 2 versions of the installer - Free and PRO. The free program has enough capabilities, so you can install it if necessary.
Best suited for those who do not trust various installers and want to control the entire process themselves. It copes with this task perfectly.
The utility will scan the system and then give you links from where you can download the drivers yourself. As a result, you won’t have to look for them on the manufacturer’s website: you just need to click “Download” and install.
By the way, if you need a program to update video card drivers, it is best to use a native utility. For Nvidia models this is GeForce Experience (installed automatically when installing a new driver), and for Radeon models it is AMD Gaming Evolved. In this case, it is recommended to update the drivers for the video card through them (without using third-party installers).
DriverPack Solution– driver installation manager. The main feature of the program is the presence of its own offline driver database, so its operation does not depend on the presence of an Internet connection. Driver Pack Solution for Windows 7, 8, 10 is a unique set of software components (not only drivers, but also codecs, browsers) that can be useful in the operation of the operating system.
If your computer has the Internet, then DriverPack Solution Russian version will automatically search the network for new driver versions and add them to its database. The new Driver Pack Solution will scan your system and offer the best option to improve its performance. After reinstalling, DriverPack Solution in Russian will automatically download the necessary drivers for the correct operation of all components of your computer. You can always download the full version of DriverPack Solution (Full) for free using a direct torrent link and see for yourself how easy it is now to update or install the necessary drivers on your computer.
You can download the latest full version of DriverPack Solution for free in Russian via a direct link from the official website without registration and SMS on our website.
There are two versions, this is the DriverPack Solution Online version (an Internet connection is required to install drivers) and DriverPack Solution Full from Torrent (the full version of the Driver Pack with all drivers, no Internet connection is required).
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 discretion.
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 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 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 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 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 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:
The backup function is a real treasure for those who often reinstall Windows. However, the program itself is not a gift: the cost of one license is $29.95. You can use it for free for only 30 days.
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.
Features of Snappy Driver Installer:
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:
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 is the last hero of today's review. In the recent past, I had 2 versions, one of which was free. Nowadays there is only a paid one 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 range of features is approximately the same as in Driver Genius:
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.
DriverPack Solution Online is a simple and fast way to find and download one or another “vital” driver for a webcam, video or audio card, Wi-Fi adapter, printer, etc.
The free program DriverPack Solution is designed to automate the processes of installing, updating, and searching for drivers in the Windows OS environment, and is distributed by the developer in several versions, including online and offline versions. The advantage of the latter is that to download almost any necessary driver for a sound card, network card, wi-fi, etc., an Internet connection is not required - all drivers are already in the DriverPack Solution program database, which can be written to a disk or flash drive , and be extremely useful from time to time, for example, when reinstalling the operating system. With all this, the main disadvantage of the offline version of DriverPack Solution can be considered the volume of the full database - almost 11 GB, which is unlikely to be acceptable for users with a slow or limited Internet connection.
In order not to download the entire driver database, but to find and install only those that require updating or are missing from the system, the developers offer an alternative solution in the form of an online version, which is absolutely free, easy to use, and its distribution is less than 3 MB in size. its only drawback (if it can be considered such) is the strictly mandatory presence of an Internet connection.
And so, how to find and install the necessary drivers using DriverPack Solution Online:
for the reason that I kindly suggest that we install some additional programs into the load (checkmarked in the screenshot), to open the list of programs, click on the “Software” menu (in the screenshot).
Thus, if you chose automatic installation at the initial stage, then along with the drivers, the programs marked with check marks (albeit not bad ones) would end up on the computer.
Then we just have to wait for the download and installation process to complete, click “Finish” and the process is complete.
In conclusion, let’s clarify this point - many users probably noticed on the left side of the DriverPack Solution Online menu the button “Do you want to disable Windows tracking?”
By clicking this button, after a short period of time, we see the message “Windows surveillance has been successfully disabled”, while the button works not only in Windows 10, where the problem of user data confidentiality is especially relevant, but also in other versions of the operating system from Microsoft - Windows 8 and Windows 7, in this regard, a reasonable question arises: “what exactly is disabled, and does this function work at all?”
This functionality works, but completely blocking the channel for transmitting user data (telemetry data) to Microsoft is extremely problematic. This is because, along with well-known data transmission channels that DriverPack Solution Online blocks (for example, some Windows updates, blocking requests to a number of currently known IP data collection servers, disabling various types of services responsible for sending “diagnostic data” ", prohibition of sending error reports to Microsoft, etc.), there are a number of channels that are still unknown, and besides, from time to time Microsoft introduces new ways of collecting data (for example, with the release of the next update), etc. Therefore, it is a priori impossible to completely disable surveillance in Windows, especially with regard to the Windows 10 OS.
