Update laptop drivers. The best programs for installing drivers. Universal driver update programs

Every function on your PC requires a driver, and in some cases more than one. The mechanism for updating them is simple, but this activity involves a huge amount of time. At the same time, updating drivers optimizes the entire system and there is no point in postponing the upgrade. Driver update programs that will perform the entire chain of actions for you help automate the process. More details below.

Why do you need to update drivers?

If any problem arises in the operation of your PC, updating drivers is one of the guaranteed pieces of advice that can be obtained from a specialist or on a computer forum. And in most cases this is really good advice.

The thing is that drivers are software that is used by the operating system to communicate with PC hardware.

Windows itself does not know how to use the equipment connected to it, so even the most powerful video card is a piece of metal until the OS finds a way to use it, and it can only do this if the appropriate driver is loaded into the system.

If all the necessary drivers are missing or are no longer up to date, the system will not work properly. Something will freeze, something will not start, there will be occasional slowdowns and errors.

Regarding the question of when to update drivers, users are divided into two types. The first adhere to the principle that it is not worth repairing something that already works properly, while others believe that only the latest versions of drivers can achieve maximum performance PC. One thing is obvious - the need to update drivers one way or another faces all users.

The best programs for updating drivers

Of course, along with Windows updates you also get the latest drivers. They are also freely available on the official websites of equipment manufacturers and on many Internet resources, but programs that automatically update drivers can make life much easier.

All programs differ in functionality. Some work fully automatically, others are semi-automatic automatic mode find necessary programs. There are universal programs, and there are those that are tailored to update the systems of specific manufacturers. Below we present to your attention a list of the best programs with a description of the main characteristics.

The utility is especially popular among gamers. Driver Booster is available in two trim levels. You can use the application for free, download the Free version and pay for the Pro version. Subscription to the advanced version opens additional functions and costs only 590 rubles per year.

Booster Free does not contain anything unnecessary. Only system scanning function, easy search and driver installation.

• Features: according to the developers, the utility monitors tuned updates that can improve game performance.
• License: Free and Pro.
• Is there Russian language.
• Interface: simple.
• Manual update: no.
• Batch update: yes.
• Advantages: advanced base, high speed system scan.
• Disadvantages: not the fastest download speed, since the servers are often overloaded.
• Rating: 10.

Driver Hub

The program is compatible with all latest versions of Windows and is provided completely free of charge. The driver database consists exclusively of original drivers downloaded from the official websites of manufacturers.

Control requires just a few clicks, which practically eliminates the possibility of mixing something up, and even if the new one is not compatible with the system, the program itself will return the old one.

• Features: ability to roll back to the previous version.
• License: free.
• Is there Russian language.
• Interface: simple.
• Manual update: yes.
• Batch update: yes.
• Backup drivers: yes.
• Advantages: convenient rollback system and download history.
• Disadvantages: insignificant number of settings.
• Rating: 10.

DriverPack Solution- a real find for system administrators and engineers computer networks and everyone who often has to install/update Windows on different devices Oh. The thing is that it is completely universal and compatible with any PC configuration.

The program is available in two versions. The online application is designed to update when connected to the Internet. Version is different small size(total 285 Kb), since the update is performed by connecting to remote application servers.

The offline distribution allows you to install drivers even without connecting to the network. The program size is 10.2 Gb. It contains about a million drivers for different versions Windows starting from XP.

• Features: Compatible with all PCs.
• License: free.
• Is there Russian language.
• Interface: average.
• Manual update: yes.
• Batch update: yes.
• Scheduled update: yes.
• Advantages: powerful base.
• Disadvantages: to download the latest software in the offline version you need to have latest version utilities.
• Rating: 9.

Carambis Driver Updater

Carambis is one of the most advanced programs that can automatically scan and update all drivers. The integrated database of utilities is updated daily.

One of the trump cards of the utility is powerful scanning system and important PC components. If any problem is detected, the application will immediately ask you to update outdated software. You can do this with just one click.

• Features: monitoring and updating the system in the background.
• License: paid, trial version available.
• Is there Russian language.
• Interface: simple.
• Manual update: yes.
• Batch update: yes.
• Driver backup: yes.
• Scheduled update: yes.
• Advantages: full automation, comfortable for the user.
• Disadvantages: the demo version provided by the developers is valid for only 30 days. Next, you need to pay to use the utility.
• Rating: 9.

DriverMax is a simple application that does not contain anything superfluous. In addition to updating drivers, there are many more useful options here. In particular, the utility allows you to create system restore points and roll back the last installed update patch using them.

Install DriverMax Free it's completely free. Featured in open access the version can significantly facilitate the search for drivers, but if you need to automate the installation, you will need to subscribe to an extended package of services. Subscription costs $10.39 per year.

• Peculiarities: fast speed driver downloads.
• License: free + extended paid version with automatic updates.
• Russian language: no.
• Interface: average.
• Manual update: yes.
• Batch update: only in the advanced version.
• Driver backup: yes.
• Scheduled update: no.
• Advantages: automatic backup.
• Disadvantages: there is only an English version.
• Rating: 8.

Auslogics Driver Updater

Auslogics software is often expensive, but the Auslogics utility fully justifies its price Driver Updater- not an exception. You can install updates in manual mode, individually, in packages and automatically.

The user is provided with a wide range of settings. For example, you can disable forced driver updates for specific components. It is possible to create a current copy of the system and return to it if the patch fails.

• Features: fast-acting program that works without failures.
• License: paid (demo version available).
• Russian language: no.
• Interface: simple.
• Manual update: yes.
• Batch update: yes.
• Driver backup: yes.
• Scheduled update: yes.
• Advantages: has many functionality and allows you to set update parameters.
• Disadvantages: completely English-language.
• Rating: 9.

The NVIDIA Update Experience program is designed specifically for updating drivers for Nvidia video cards. The software allows you to install in a timely manner current versions drivers and optimize games.

The program will always notify you about the latest update and contains many more interesting features. For example, it can be used to record shadowPlay screens without frame stuttering.

• Features: an ideal solution for owners of gaming computers based on NVIDIA video cards.
• License: free.
• Is there Russian language.
• Interface: average.
• Manual update: yes.
• Batch update: no.
• Driver backup: no.
• Scheduled update: no.
• Benefits: not only notifies you when new drivers are released, but also allows you to optimize your gaming experience, and also shares best moments using panoramic photography.
• Rating: 8.

A simple and stylish utility with a huge library of drivers. The application has a function for automatically creating copies of systems, a built-in automated uninstaller that removes all drivers that do not work, as well as separate sections where you can view the status of the system and its components.

The developers have released two versions of the program. The first is available for free, but has limited functionality. In particular, update drivers in Free versions only possible manually. Batch installation is available only after paying for a subscription. The cost of the extended version of the program is $30 per year.

• Features: the database consists of 8 million drivers.
• License: paid and free.
• Russian language: no.
• Interface: average.
• Manual update: yes.
• Batch update: only by paid subscription.
• Driver backup: yes.
• Scheduled update: yes.
• Advantages: a huge database of drivers, contained in a convenient and stylish interface.
• Disadvantages: Batch installation is only available in the paid version.
• Rating: 7.

Driver Talent

The program was previously known as DriveTheLife. The principle of operation of the utility is based on the sequential execution of three tasks: first, the application scans the system, then downloads and installs the missing files.

The utility is compatible with Windows XP and newer operating systems based on 32 and 64 bit architecture. Batch driver updates are only available in the paid Pro version. Its annual subscription costs $27.

• Features: There are options to scan system status as well as transfer divers from one device to another.
• License: free and paid.
• Is there Russian language.
• Interface: average.
• Manual update: yes.
• Batch update: Pro version only.
• Driver backup: yes.
• Scheduled update: no.
• Advantages: compatible with many operating systems.
• Disadvantages: package update is available only on a paid basis.
• Rating: 7.

SlimDrivers

The SlimDrivers utility enjoys consistently high popularity among users. The secret of success is a simple interface and useful function removing unnecessary drivers. Immediately after scanning, the utility will notify you about which drivers and on which devices need to be updated, and which are no longer relevant.

• Features: Comes with a built-in job scheduler.
• License: free.
• Is there Russian language.
• Interface: average.
• Manual update: yes.
• Batch update: yes
• Driver backup: yes.
• Scheduled update: yes.
• Advantages: absolutely free paid program with many useful features.
• Disadvantages: the interface is presented only in English.
• Rating: 9.

The official program from Intel, designed for timely updating of drivers for the company's products. The program automatically recognizes PC hardware, but searching and installing drivers is done manually. True, this can be done in just a few clicks.

It is worth noting that the utility facilitates the installation of not only Intel drivers, but works only with standard drivers that do not take into account the features of a particular PC build.

• Features: specially designed for Intel components.
• License: free.
• Is there Russian language.
• Interface: complex.
• Manual update: yes.
• Batch update: no.
• Driver backup: no.
• Scheduled update: no.
• Advantages: and check for updates only on official websites.
• Disadvantages: narrow specialization and manual updating.
• Rating: 7.

Driver Genius Pro

Driver Genius Pro - universal utility, which is popular mainly among those involved in professional installation of Windows systems. The thing is that the application contains a full set of functions necessary for installing drivers, such as creating a backup, cleaning up garbage and installing in a few clicks, but it is available only on a paid basis. Annual subscription costs $29.95.

• Features: full set of functions.
• License: paid only and demo version for 30 days.
• Russian language: no.
• Interface: simple.
• Manual update: yes.
• Batch update: yes.
• Driver backup: yes.
• Scheduled update: no.
• Advantages: universal solution, with which you can update drivers in just a few clicks.
• Rating: 8.

Snappy Driver Installer

Snappy was developed by one of the programmers working on the creation of Pack Solution. Two versions of Snappy have been released. Lightweight SDI Lite performs online driver updates. The program does not have its own library; it only recognizes PC devices and searches for drivers for them on the network.

SDI Full is a portable base for installing drivers offline. It weighs about 32 Gb.

• Features: allows you to update drivers without installing the utility on your PC.
• License: free.
• Is there Russian language.
• Interface: average.
• Manual update: yes.
• Batch update: yes.
• Driver backup: yes.
• Scheduled update: no.
• Advantages: fast work.
• Disadvantages: the version with the driver database is very large.
• Rating: 8.

An official utility designed to maintain optimal performance of video cards manufactured by AMD. Whenever the application is running, it monitors that the latest driver is installed and will immediately notify you when a new one is released.

• Features: proprietary driver updater for AMD graphics cards.
• License: free.
• Is there Russian language.
• Interface: complex.
• Manual update: yes.
• Batch update: no.
• Driver backup: no.
• Scheduled update: no.
• Advantages: work with the official website of the equipment manufacturer.
• Disadvantages: narrow specialization.
• Rating: 7.

The application will continuously monitor the operating status of your PC. Upon completion of the scan, the user is immediately presented with a list of all outdated drivers. All you have to do is click on the ones you want to update or select the batch update option.

• Features: user-friendly interface with tips for beginners.
• License: free.
• Is there Russian language.
• Interface: simple.
• Manual update: yes.
• Batch update: yes.
• Driver backup: yes.
• Scheduled update: no.
• Advantages: Automatically creates system backups for safe updates.
• Disadvantages: Some features are only available in the paid advanced version.
• Rating: 8.

Driver Reviver

If you like everything done automatically, then this application is designed for you. All you need to do to upgrade your system with this program is to launch it. Next, the utility will independently scan the system for outdated drivers, and then automatically update them.

The utility also provides a task scheduler, which will even open the application according to a given schedule.

• Features: full automation.
• License: paid.
• Is there Russian language.
• Interface: average.
• Manual update: no.
• Batch update: yes.
• Driver backup: yes.
• Scheduled update: yes.
• Advantages: minimal actions are required from the user.
• Disadvantages: available only on a paid basis.
• Rating: 7.

Driver Magician

Driver Magician was once in great demand among ordinary users and the availability of free version. Today, the utility can rather be classified as professional software. It has a fairly strict English-language interface, without unnecessary colors and tips. The app is now available only as a paid subscription for $29.95 per year.

• Features: allows you to perform fine tuning.
• License: paid.
• Russian language: no.
• Interface: complex.
• Manual update: yes.
• Batch update: yes.
• Driver backup: yes
• Scheduled update: no.
• Advantages: extensive set of functions.
• Disadvantages: English only.
• Rating: 7.

Program	License	Russian language	Interface	Manual update	Batch update	Backup	Scheduled update	Grade
	free + PRO	+	simple	–	+	+	+	10
Driver Hub	for free	+	simple	+	+	+	–	10
	for free	+	average	+	+	No	+	9
Carambis Driver Updater	paid + demo version	+	simple	+	+	+	+	9
	free + PRO	–	average	+	only in PRO version	+	–	8
Auslogics Driver Updater	paid + demo version	–	simple	+	+	+	+	9
	for free	+	average	+	–	–	–	8
	free + PRO	–	average	+	only in PRO version	+	+	7
Driver Talent	free + PRO	+	average	+	only in the Pro version.	+	–	7
SlimDrivers	for free	+	average	+	+	+	+	9
Intel Driver Update	for free	+	difficult	+	–	–	–	7
Driver Genius Pro	paid + demo version	–	simple	+	+	+	–	8
Snappy Driver Installer	for free	+	average	+	+	+	–	8
	for free	+	difficult	+	–	–	–	7
	for free	+	simple	+	+	+	–	8
Driver Reviver	paid	+	average	–	+	+	+	7
Driver Magician	paid	–	difficult	+	+	+	–	7

Which driver update program should I choose?

All programs have an almost identical principle of operation: they monitor the system, looking for outdated drivers, and then offer the user automatic updates or help with manual system upgrades.

The standard set of functions for all applications is also almost identical, but some nuances may still differ. Some applications will delight you with the ability to fine-tune installation parameters, others will show speed, and others specialize in selecting drivers that improve hardware performance.

Some apps are simple and free. They are ideal for home use. Others provide a comprehensive solution for professionals. Whether it’s worth subscribing to them, given the fact that on a typical user’s PC you don’t have to reinstall drivers very often, it’s up to you to decide.

In detail, programs such as Driverscanner, Driver Hub and Snappy Driver Installer are optimal at home and will be convenient for beginners, since they are both as simple as possible and completely free.

For gamers optimal solution Driver Booster and NVIDIA Update programs will become available, and if, due to professional duties, you often have to install the OS and drivers, then you should take a closer look at utilities such as Driver Magician, DriverPack Solution and Carambis Driver Updater.

Of course, many are of the opinion that best way Driver updates involve downloading them individually from manufacturers' websites or downloading them from special media. However, in reality there is absolutely no need for this. Installer programs collect a library of drivers from trusted sources and do all the work for you, and if something goes wrong, you can always roll back the system to the previous version.

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After reinstallation operating system or replacing computer hardware requires re-installation of drivers. Users need to determine the device model and download the software from the manufacturer's official website.When do you need to install new drivers for network card, processor, video card and other components of a PC or laptop, manually searching and installing drivers can take several hours. You can automate the process of installing drivers on Windows using special programs - .

The best programs for installing drivers on Windows

The main advantages of programs for automatic update drivers:

1. Full automation of the software search and installation process. You don't need to search for the exact processor or video card model to download the driver. This is a big plus for inexperienced PC users.
2. Save time. Search and installation work software performed in 3-4 clicks.
3. Support for all component manufacturers.
4. The ability to create backups to restore previous versions of equipment software.

DriverHub

DriverHub is a free software for scanning your system for driver updates. The application is available for Windows 7, 8 and 10. The program is not supported on Windows XP.

The DriverHub interface has been translated into Russian. This significantly simplifies the process of navigating and working with the application.

The utility's database contains more than a million drivers for video cards, motherboards, processors, etc. The application software is downloaded from the official websites of manufacturers. Thanks to this, users can be calm about the security of the system.

Key features of DriverHub:

1. Searching and installing drivers is the main function of the program. This tool allows you to update drivers and find missing hardware software. The search takes no more than 2 minutes.

2. View your download history. In this section you can view the driver download history for a particular device: version release date and developer. Also in this section you can open the folder where the installed driver is located.

3. Rollback to previous version drivers.

4. Operating system management. From the DriverHub interface you can launch Windows management tools: Control Panel, Task Manager, Console, Network Management, etc.

The DriverHub program can be downloaded on the official website of the developers ru.drvhub.net or on the website https://www.softsalad.ru/.

DriverMax

DriverMax is a convenient utility for automatic installation driver updates. The program supports more than 2 million devices from popular manufacturers. Distributed free of charge for operating rooms Windows systems(XP, Vista, 7, 8 and 10). The interface is completely translated into Russian.

Key features of the DriverMax program:

1. Checking and installing driver updates. The process takes 2-3 minutes.

2. Backup. This tool allows you to create a point Windows recovery or backups for specific drivers. Thanks to this, you can restore the operating system with all installed drivers in case of failures.

3. View information about your computer. System information is available on the main screen in the utility interface: Windows version, processor, amount of RAM and hard drive size.

Driver Talent

Driver Talent is a simple utility for automating driver updates on Windows. You can download and install the program absolutely free. The application interface is designed in a minimalist style and supports the Russian language.

Driver Talent program features:

1. System scan. You can start scanning on the main interface screen. Upon completion of the driver search process (2-3 minutes), the utility will offer to download and install the detected updates.

2. Backups. A tool designed to create backups for individual drivers.

3. Preloading. The function allows you to preload drivers for your computer or import/export to another device. In this case, the automatic installation of the software does not start.

Device Doctor

Device Doctor is an application for updating device drivers on Windows 7, 8.1, 10 and XP. The program is distributed free of charge. The main drawback of the utility is the lack of Russian language.

Drivers for more than 13 million devices are available in the Device Doctor database. The total size of all drivers is more than 3 terabytes. The database is replenished every week.

Device Doctor features:

1. Scan the system and then install driver updates.

2. Creating backup copies of individual versions of installed drivers.

3. View the software download history for the equipment.

Not all users are PC savvy. When they need to install software for computer hardware, they have a question: “Is there a utility for installing Windows drivers 7?

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:

• Creation backup copy 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 automatically installing drivers on 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.

Installing and keeping drivers for your computer up to date guarantees the proper operation of all devices installed on your PC. Finding and installing drivers on your computer takes time. To spend less time on drivers, use free program to search, update and install Driver Booster free drivers. With this utility, you can update and install drivers with a mouse click; you don’t need to open system properties and wander around websites for a long time to find required driver. The program itself will find missing and outdated drivers, search for them on the Internet and install the drivers itself. The user will only need to click the mouse to confirm actions on the drivers.

Automatically find, download and install drivers

After launching the Driver Booster program, it immediately begins scanning all the equipment installed on the computer, displays a list of drivers installed on the system, and marks the necessary and recommended drivers for installation or updating. The user can only select the driver needed for installation in the list and click the mouse button, allowing the program to independently download and install it automatically. Driver Booster has a program autostart function simultaneously with loading the operating system, thanks to which the utility will periodically check the drivers already installed on the computer for new versions and warn the user about the need to update them. If for some reason you do not need to update individual drivers, click on it in the list of devices right click mouse and select in context menu"Ignore" - the program will no longer check the output latest versions for this driver until the user removes the device from the list of ignored devices in the Driver Booster settings. There, in the settings, you can select the program skin, interface language, application autostart option, modes for checking driver updates, a folder for saving drivers downloaded from the cloud, and select options for connecting Driver Booster to the Internet.

Screenshots of the Driver Booster program

Any computer user has at least once encountered the need to install or update drivers, and therefore has encountered the accompanying difficulties. In order to do this yourself, you need to find out the device model, go to the official website of the developer, and only then download and install the necessary software. There are programs that do automatic search drivers. They greatly speed up this process and allow you to avoid downloading outdated and sometimes malicious versions.

Free driver search programs

Free programs for non-commercial use can perform several functions. Firstly, direct selection of drivers. They simply scan the system and give out all necessary information to the user. Secondly, they are equipped with functionality for automatically searching and installing drivers.

DriverPack Solution- one of the most powerful and convenient programs in Russian. It is distributed completely free of charge, open source source code. The main feature of DPS is the ability to install drivers on computers without network connection. This is possible due to the fact that the program has its own database that stores drivers for different devices. Due to the fact that the database is packaged in 7z archives, its weight is negligible. This allows you to save disk space for storing the program.

In addition to the offline database, it is possible to search for the necessary drivers on the Internet. This functionality is used in cases where information about the equipment is not available in the program. Additional conveniences include automatic scanning and updating antivirus programs, the presence of integrated software - browsers, audio codecs and some necessary utilities.

Driver Booster Free- a similar program with a Russian interface. It, unlike DPS, works only with Online databases, which somewhat reduces its versatility. However, to support your computer and system in in working condition it will fit perfectly. After launch, Driver Booster minimizes to tray, regularly automatically searching for drivers. If the need arises, it updates them.

Users note that in addition to all the advantages, the program has a number of disadvantages. Firstly, it takes a long time to download the necessary software from the network, which not only wastes traffic, but also slows down the computer for some time. Secondly, after installing each driver, Driver Booster signals the need to restart the PC. Thirdly, the program is quite resource-intensive.

Device Doctor- perhaps the least useful program to search for drivers. Despite the fact that there are 13 million drivers in its database, not everyone can use them. The reason for this is the completely uninformative interface and the lack of automated installation. Consequently, after the scanning procedure, the program only provides links to web resources where you can download each driver separately, and then install it yourself. Also, its interface is localized only in English language, which makes it even more difficult to use.

Among the obvious advantages, Device Doctor is very powerful system, which searches for outdated drivers and works even with unidentified devices. It is for this reason that it is worth downloading the program.

DriverMax- another paid program, made in metro style. Its interface is simple and understandable to any user, even despite the lack of Russian language. Besides standard features in the form of searching for drivers and installing them, the program boasts a unique solution - archiving and saving the driver versions installed in the system. This will help in cases where after the update they work unstable or with errors.

Users of DriverMax often complain that in demo mode it installs third-party software in the form of browsers. This, of course, does not negatively affect work, but it does cause a number of inconveniences.

The drivers that the program installs are digitally signed. This guarantees the stability of the system and its individual elements.

Paid programs, with demo versions.

Paid programs usually have expanded functionality and more frequent developer support. You can also use them as Demo versions, which are limited in time of use or have limited functionality. But often these programs are bought.

Carambis Driver Updater stands out among other programs for its simplicity. Even the most inexperienced user can use it. To start the scanning system you only need to press a few keys. Immediately after this, Driver Updater minimizes to background mode and uses almost no computer resources. After all devices have been detected and drivers have been selected for them, the program will prompt you to start downloading and installing. Again, everything will happen almost without user participation.

Carambis Driver Updater works on devices with any version of Windows OS from XP to 10. Also, both 32 and 64-bit systems are supported. If any problems or incompatibility with computers arise, then technical support always solves user problems in a matter of hours.

The main disadvantage of CDU is the lack of an offline driver database.

This is the most popular program among analogues. Almost every user knows about it. Working with updated online databases, the utility allows you to quickly find and download necessary drivers. At the same time, there are several operating modes: automatic and custom. In the first, downloading and installation occurs automatically. The user only has to click the “Ok” button. In the second, you can install individual drivers. This mode is suitable for those who have limited web traffic.

There is no official Russification of this program, but there are many unofficial patches. However, many consider this useless, because the interface is intuitive. The computer user only needs to click on two large, prominent buttons.

Driver Genius has a great feature - a check schedule that can be configured in any convenient way, at any time.

If you have any questions, ask in the comments, we will definitely help.