Finding the best program for installing and updating drivers for Windows 7/8, 8.1/10 greatly simplifies solving such problems in the future. Because outdated version, and especially their absence, bring much more problems than an operating system or a poorly functioning program. So, without a driver for sound card your computer will be silent, and if you do not have a driver for your video card, then you can forget about playing games on your computer.
We hope you find the information regarding driver update programs helpful.
Below we will present proven and convenient programs for searching for the drivers necessary for updating, automatically finding them on the Internet, downloading and installing them. These programs contain indispensable functions for computer and laptop users, especially people who are not particularly knowledgeable about this.
Driver Booster
Driver Booster is a pretty good program, Russian and with the presence free version, which can quickly scan the device and identify old and out-of-date drivers. In addition, it will not only show those drivers that need to be updated, but will also indicate how critical the update is. That is, it will let you know which drivers should be updated first.
- When running the installation file, pay attention to the installation modes - full and custom, unchecking additional applications, if you don't need them.
- This is what the program window will look like after the system has been scanned. We see the need to update drivers. Click " update everything«.
One cannot but rejoice at what is possible update drivers in background– with just one click of a button. The program independently creates a checkpoint, with the help of which, if necessary, the system can be rolled back to a working state.
DriverPack Solution
DriverPack Solution - We can safely say that this is one of the best programs that allows us to find and update drivers. There are 2 ways to install and use this program.
1 way Launch online versions, a fast and easy way to update. Click " download online version" and run the installation file.
- In the category " Drivers", put " Russian" and press " Install drivers«.
- The program will automatically download and install everything necessary drivers to your computer.
2 Method Installation full version— Driver package Pack Solution Full is ISO image(such files are often called virtual disks), which must be opened in special program, for example, such as Daemon Tools. Since the ISO image is quite large - about 8 GB, it needs to be downloaded via torrent.
- It is also important to note that this image can be used even on computers where there is no Internet. Often programs of this nature require an Internet connection to update drivers. And this is one of the basic advantages of this package - you only need to download the image once!
- When you open the downloaded image, the program will automatically scan your Personal Computer, and will provide you with a report approximately in this form.
- You just need to check the boxes next to the drivers selected for installation and click on the button to start the operation. A good option is to immediately click “update all”, and after ten minutes, the drivers necessary for operation will already be installed on your device (although in some cases you need manual method install drivers that are rare and therefore not in the database).
- Before you start installing drivers, it is better to create a checkpoint to restore the operating system (this is done so that in case of an emergency you can “roll back” it to a working state).
Driver Checker
Driver Checker is a convenient and easy-to-use driver installation and update program, especially if you want to reinstall your operating system Windows 7/8, 8.1/10, but you don’t have absolutely all the drivers. This program will make it possible to save all the drivers that were installed from the system (backup), and then they can be restored at any time.
- After downloading the boot file, run it. After the program is installed, click " Start scan» When the scan is completed, you will receive a report with recommendations on which drivers are best to update. And perhaps there won’t be any.
- Finding outdated or not installed drivers, will offer to download and install them.
- Button" Next", then download the drivers " Download“, after pressing which a window will appear where you need to enter the registration key (BRE09-CA7H6-DMHKK-4FH7C, should work) and then “ Buy now«
- When the latter is completed, you will receive a report with recommendations on which drivers are best to update. And perhaps there won’t be any.
Slim Drivers
Slim Drivers - Extremely simple and completely free utility, allowing you to check and update drivers. Naturally, it is not capable of installing drivers in the background, however, it will easily scan the system and provide you with a list of direct links for new drivers. This is also a good time saver.
- The program window immediately prompts you to start scanning the system.
- The program offers driver updates. Download links are also provided for them.
DriverMax
DriverMax - Designed to search for drivers and update them, the program is very interesting. It works extremely quickly, and a personal computer is scanned in just 10-20 seconds. Note that the program has two versions: free and PRO. In fact, the free version will be quite sufficient for home use. Although the program interface is English language, this does not complicate the process of using it. When you launch the program for the first time, you will receive an offer to scan your computer, and, of course, all you have to do is agree.
- When the scan is completed, DriverMax will provide you with a report, as well as recommendations on which system drivers require updating and a link to download them.
Of course, you can object and insist on the need to use the official website to download drivers. This is quite a good option, if you know exactly your manufacturer, and there are definitely drivers for your model on the website. But what if the device is no longer new, or the manufacturer remains unknown?
Well, we won’t talk about the fact that installing ten drivers manually is not the most exciting process.
Drivers, like 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. What 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. Built-in search and installation program Windows drivers operates on the basis of its own database, which can be stored on the computer’s hard drive or installation distribution on optical or USB media.
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, in the absence of a connection, but in the presence of a disk with a distribution kit, which, in addition to installation files, includes the same driver database, you can use this tool. Scanning occurs in automatic mode, after which it is proposed to install or update the 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 it is sufficient regular version Free, which copes with its responsibilities 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, while 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 backup copy a complete package of installed or updated drivers in the form of regular ZIP archives, self-extracting SFX archives or even as EXE installers, which makes the recovery process faster and more reliable.
What to prefer?
What to choose from all that is offered on the market today software 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 want, in addition automatic update or installing drivers, you will also get a simple means of creating backups for possible subsequent recovery in case of system failures.
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.
Features of choice
When determining which program will best suit the needs of a particular user, Several indicators need to be taken into account:
- Ease of use of the program, its interface and settings;
- Possible settable update frequency, search for fresh drivers;
- Ability to work automatically in the background without user intervention;
- The load placed on the hardware resources of the device - so that one program does not slow down the operation of the entire computer;
- Efficiency of searching for drivers, and, consequently, the operation of the entire program.
Taking into account all these factors, the user will be able to choose the most suitable option for myself.
Criterias of choice
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.
Intel Driver Update Utility Installer
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.
- Official developer;
- Effective full search for basic drivers;
- Different types of updates.
Negative:
- Search only for network drivers, without taking into account the laptop’s features;
- The launch is initiated by the user - there is no automatic search;
- The installation of downloaded drivers must also be initiated manually.
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.”
AMD Driver Autodetect
This program is designed to automatically search for updates for videos AMD 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.
- Automatic operating mode;
- Narrow specialization, which means accuracy of the content found;
- Constant updating of the video card status.
Negative:
- Capable of updating only video cards and only AMD;
- Not suitable for AMD FirePro card type;
- Does not download drivers independently without user intervention.
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.”
NVIDIA Update
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.
WITH specified frequency running 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.
- The most suitable official drivers;
- Work in the background;
- Automatic search.
Negative:
- Narrow specialization of drivers;
- The need for user participation in the update process;
- The program interface is not very convenient and familiar.
Kirill: "If you use NVIDIA video card“You can’t go anywhere without this program.”
DriverPack Solution
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, therefore indispensable for computer technicians.
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.
- Offline mode of operation;
- Having your own archive;
- Optimized for any system, the ability to independently analyze the system.
Negative:
- Sometimes the database contains outdated software solutions;
- All processes are initialized by the user - there are no background or automatic processes;
- Large weight of the utility.
Julia: “I fix computers at home, and quite often I need to update drivers. So far this program has not failed.”
Driver Genius
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.
- Ability to create driver restore points;
- Archiving downloaded materials;
- Works with all types of devices and cards.
Negative:
- Absence automatic start processes - everything must be initiated by the user;
- Quite a significant load on hardware resources during operation;
- Large weight of program archives.
Ivan: “The program is not bad, but it loads the computer a lot. On my budget Lenovo I had to look for simpler alternatives.”
Snappy Driver Installer
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.
- The ability to choose the optimal version for yourself - the light version takes up minimal space, but works online, the full version weighs a lot, but can work without Internet access;
- Completely free;
- A good driver search algorithm based on the “do no harm” principle.
Negative:
- No automatic or background modes;
- All processes are initialized by the user;
- Not always high-quality search and analysis of the system.
Andrey: "Enough convenient program, but I only use Lite version. Full loads the processor a lot when running.”
Driver Booster
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:
- Availability of a free version of the program;
- The ability to optimize drivers, increasing the performance of games;
- Low load on the computer's hardware resources when operating in active mode.
Negative:
- Full functionality is available only in paid version Pro version(license cost is 400 rubles per year);
- Reduced functionality - no databases, driver archives, restore points, etc. are created;
- Greater user involvement in all processes performed by the program.
Eugene: “a fairly functional program, but I still don’t understand what additional functions it provides paid version. Free basic version For the average computer user, a computer is quite enough.”
Conclusion
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.
Right after windows installations, you will most likely encounter the problem of customizing your computer, installing drivers and programs. You know best how to configure a computer for yourself, and you yourself will figure out what programs you need, but with its drivers everything is much more complicated.
This blog post will help you solve this problem permanently. Today I will teach you how to automatically install all the necessary drivers online. Agree, it’s cool, they pressed a button, went to drink coffee, and when they returned, the computer was set up. Let's get started!
Programs that select drivers online
In this article we will look at an example using only 3 sites/programs, but this is quite enough. They will most likely help you select a driver for each device, and if this does not work out, which is unlikely, below, I will tell you how to select a driver for any device manually.
Driver pack solutions online
Driver pack online is my favorite utility, so I decided to start with it, and I recommend that you use this manager. It’s quite easy to use, I would even say “for dummies.” Just in case, let's look at the step-by-step instructions:
- Go to the official website “Driver Pack” - https://drp.su/ru and click on the big green button “Install all necessary drivers”.
- Install the program that downloaded.
- Select setting: automatic or expert mode.
Please note that if you click the “Set up this computer automatically” button, then along with the drivers they will install a bunch of browsers and an antivirus for you. If you are satisfied with this, then press, if not, pay attention to the bottom of the screen, there is an “expert mode” button.
After you switch to expert mode, you will have the opportunity to uncheck unwanted software. That's it, there's nothing special there anymore.
Immediately after the installation is completed, restart your computer and everything will work for you (sound, graphics, WI-FI, bluetooth, touchpad and everything else).
Driver booster
I have known it not so long ago, and I only used it once, for the reason that the driver pack temporarily did not work. Everything picked up, everything installed except sound drivers. I have a Chinese sound card of unknown origin and had to search manually. Nevertheless, the booster driver almost coped with the task, and let's see how to use it:
- Download the driver manager from the official website - https://ru.iobit.com/driver-booster/
- Install the downloaded program. Attention, during installation you will be additionally imposed one more program, which you can refuse:
- Immediately after installation you will see a button “ Check».
- Wait until the program selects drivers and click “Update”.
- You just have to wait a little, after which you will see the notification “All drivers are updated.”
- Restart your computer and enjoy a comfortable experience.
DriverHub from Driver.ru
If you want to know my opinion, then this is a very cool program. She even picked up those drivers that the above utilities couldn’t pick up. The application works according to the following principle: You install a small program, and it selects drivers online from the well-known site driver.ru. Let's look at how to use it:
- Open the official website - https://driverhub.driver.ru/ and click “Download”.
- Install DriverHub. Attention, during installation it is also possible to install additional software, be careful when clicking “next”.
- Click the "Find Now" button, wait until the search is complete and click install.
- Finish. You can restart your computer and use it without bugs.
Driver builds (offline).
Above, we looked at and learned how to install drivers online, but not everyone and does not always have such an opportunity. Sometimes you need to set up a computer without the Internet, and sometimes there is no Internet because of these same drivers, so let's look at solving the problem offline (without the Internet) and see where you can download finished assembly drivers.
Network drivers (for the Internet).
I always have this assembly on a flash drive. Suitable for all boards, after which the Internet appears on the computer and everything else is installed online. To me, this is The best decision, because the assembly weighs just over 400 MB. Comfortable! See for yourself:
Download network drivers— http://download.drp.su/builds/DriverPack_17.7.73_LAN.exe
Assembly from "driver pack".
This is a very, very cool build. Despite the fact that it is voluminous (16 GB), it fits on USB drive, and immediately after installing the system, you can easily install and configure all equipment in a couple of clicks.
Download the driver assembly by torrent - http://download.drp.su/DriverPack-Offline.torrent
How to select drivers manually
There are such devices that the computer and programs cannot detect them, and this is terribly infuriating. In most cases, the PC cannot detect the audio and video card, and you sit without sound with an incomprehensible extension. Sound familiar?
Today I will teach you how to select a driver if the computer and all of the above programs cannot detect the device. We will use 2 methods: primitive and advanced, which even a beginner can handle.
We look at the name on the device.
Let's say your PC cannot detect the video adapter, to determine its model and find a driver for it, do the following:
- Open the lid system unit and look at the model on the video card (sticker, inscription, etc.)
- Where HD6850 is its model and you need to look for drivers by this name. In your case it may be a little different, but the essence is the same.
- Now that we know the model of the video card, open - https://driver.ru/Search/ and enter the model into the search. As a result of the search, select drivers for your OS version, download and install.
We determine the model by ID.
Some are more lucky, others are less fortunate and there is no inscription on the device. I am more familiar with this than anyone else, and I want to warn you that there is nothing complicated in searching by ID. For this:
- Click: Start Menu, Control Panel, System, (in the left menu) Device Manager.
- For example, you don’t have drivers for your video card, where “video adapters” will light up Exclamation point, click on it.
- Call up menu right click mouse and click “properties”, then go to the “details” tab.
- Now in the drop-down menu, select “Hardware ID” and you will see a line like this - PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_03D0&SUBSYS_82341043&REV_A2. Copy it with the right mouse button.
- Open - https://driver.ru/Search/ and find the driver you need.
- Download, install and restart your computer.
If the second method was not clear to you, I suggest watching this video:
Not all users are PC savvy. When they need to install software for their computer hardware, they have a question: “Is there a utility for installing Windows 7 drivers?”
Driver installation programs
Many such utilities and programs have been developed. Let's look at the TOP 5 best tools for installing firewood on a PC.
Driver Genius
Driver Genius is an excellent application for installing drivers online on Windows 7. It has several useful features:
- Creating a backup copy of installed drivers.
- Search and removal of non-working, faulty firewood.
- View information about the hardware installed on your computer.
The only drawback of the program is its cost, equal to $29.95.
This application was created by one of the developers of DriverPack Solution. It contains a huge software base. There are two versions of Snappy Driver Installer:
- Lite. The application downloads the necessary firewood from the Internet.
- Full. The program already contains an extensive software base. This distribution weighs about 40 GB.
The application is free and supports many languages.
Auslogix Driver Updater is another good solution for automatic installation drivers for Windows 7. It has a nice interface and a good system scanner. The only negative is that the program is paid, and it is impossible to update drivers without purchasing a license.
The last application in my review is Mohican Driver. Among its functions it is worth noting:
- Identification of equipment, search and installation of software.
- Creating a software backup.
- Removing firewood.
- Identification of unknown devices.
You can use Driver Magician for free for 13 days, then you need to buy a license.
Conclusion
If you don’t want to manually search for software, use programs for automatically installing drivers for Windows 7 from this TOP.
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