Free programs for searching and installing drivers. DriverPack Solution Online - automatic search and installation of any drivers Installation in compatibility mode

After installing the new Windows 10 operating system on your PC, in most cases the user will not need to look for drivers. This is because Windows 10 supports automatic download and installation of drivers on your PC. This option for automatically installing drivers is only suitable for PCs connected to the Internet.

Also, for the drivers to automatically install at 10, the computer must not be new. For example, if you have a new laptop or desktop PC, then Windows 10 may not find drivers for them or will install older versions. To correctly install drivers in Windows 10, we will describe the process of manual installation on new computers. In addition, we will describe ways to solve problems that arise with them after switching from the old OS to Windows 10.

Installing drivers on a new laptop or desktop PC model

In this chapter we will look at installing driver software on a new laptop ASUS X540LJ and a modern desktop computer based on motherboard ASUS H110T and processor Intel Core i5-6402P. First, let's look at installation on the ASUS X540LJ laptop.

To do this, let's go to its official page www.asus.com/Notebooks/X540LJ. On this page we are interested in the Support button, which is located in the upper right part of the page.

For laptop ASUS H110T Driver software can only be downloaded for Windows 10 64bit. On this page you do not need to download all the files in a row, but only the drivers. In addition to drivers, the download page also contains manuals, various utilities and BIOS files. Which subtabs need to use For loading, shown in the list below:

• Chipset;
• AUDIO;
• Card Reader;
• TouchPad;
• Wireless;
• BlueTooth.

The next step will be to download all archives to a separate directory. It is also worth noting that the download page may have more than one driver for a particular PC component. For example, in the subtab " VGA» there are two versions for video cards NVIDIA, which differ in serial number and release date. Which driver software to use is up to you, but it is best to install the latest one. After downloading the archives, you can begin installing drivers. We will not describe the entire installation process, but we will show you how to install the driver for the network card. The image below shows the step by step installation Driver Realtek LAN Driver.

Installing the rest of the driver software for the sound card, chipset and video card is as similar as installing a network adapter and involves step-by-step clicks of the Next > and Install buttons. You can find drivers for a computer based on an ASUS H110T motherboard and an Intel Core i5-6402P processor on the motherboard website www.asus.com/Motherboards/H110T. The download process is similar to downloading driver software for the ASUS X540LJ laptop. For other computer manufacturers, the process of downloading drivers is as similar as described. For example, below is their download window for a laptop Acer Aspire E5-532G.

Installing new drivers for a discrete video adapter

Major manufacturers of discrete video cards are now companies AMD And NVIDIA. To play new gaming titles, you need to update the drivers for your video card. Such a new gaming product DOOM requires new ones from both AMD and NVIDIA for its full functionality. As stated above, Windows 10 will find drivers for your video card or other component, but they are unlikely to be new. Based on this, we will describe the process of installing new driver software for AMD and NVIDIA video cards. New software can always be downloaded from the video card manufacturer's website, but some manufacturers are not so quick to post new versions on their websites. Therefore, the best option to download the latest software is to download them from the AMD and NVIDIA websites. Each of the developers of modern games requires quite demanding hardware for their games. Therefore, let's look at an example of loading for modern video cards AMD Radeon RX 480 And GeForce GTX 1060. You can download drivers for AMD Radeon RX 480 on the website where there is a corresponding item for this video card.

For the GeForce GTX 1060 video card, you can download the latest driver at www.nvidia.ru/Download/index.aspx?lang=ru. On this page you need to select the version of the video card and operating system, as shown in the figure below.

After setting the correct parameters, you need to click the Search button, after which the download page with the required driver will be displayed.

The process of installing driver software for AMD Radeon RX 480 and GeForce GTX 1060 video cards is very simple and basically boils down to clicking Next. Therefore, almost any user should be able to cope with this task. Below is a picture of the step-by-step installation of AMD Radeon Software Crimson Edition for the AMD Radeon RX 480 video card.

How to fix the most common driver problems in Windows 10

Very often, when upgrading to Windows 10 or a clean installation, users encounter various driver problems. Below we have compiled a list in which we have included in detail description of various problems and their solutions:

• Very often, when switching from an old OS to Windows 10, users encounter a situation where drivers one or another computer component not available on download site. In this case old drivers will help. For example, a sound card driver for Windows 7 can be installed in Windows 10 in compatibility mode.
• Another problem that users may encounter when upgrading from older OS to Windows 10 is non-working version of the Alcohol program 120%. When launching the Alcohol 120% program, the user receives the message “Error loading Alcohol 120% drivers” or “SPTD not found.” This error message means that the SPTD driver was not installed correctly or was not found by the system. SPTD is responsible for creating optical drives using the Alcohol 120% program. To fix this error you need completely remove SPTD and the Alcohol program 120% from the system. After this it is necessary completely delete the registry branch"HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\sptd." The last action will be installing a new version of utilities s from its official website www.alcohol-soft.com. The utility will automatically install the latest version of SPTD, and it will be found by the operating system.
• Often during the Windows 10 installation process, the message “The required media driver was not found” appears. This is the installer message requires from the user media driver, because it cannot read from the media from which the installation is performed. In this case, the culprit of the error is the media itself with the Windows 10 installation files. To comply with the installer's requirement, you need re-create media with Windows 10 installation files. Typically this media is an optical disk or bootable flash drive.
• Very often, when switching to Windows 10 from seven or eight, users the sound disappears. In this case it will help installing new drivers. The principle of finding them for a sound card is the same as in the chapters above.

If the sound card is very old and there is no driver software for Windows 10 in the download section for it, then in this case you can use the old versions for Windows 7.

Conclusion

We hope this article will help our readers solve all their driver problems and allow them to update to the latest version in Windows 10.

Video on the topic

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

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

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

AMD Driver Autodetect is also available exclusively in Windows version.

NVIDIA Update

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

DriverPack Solution

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

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

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

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

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

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

Driver Genius

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

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

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

The backup function is a real treasure for those who often reinstall Windows. However, the program itself is not a gift: the cost of one license is $29.95. You can use it for free for only 30 days.

Snappy Driver Installer

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

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

Features of Snappy Driver Installer:

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

Driver Booster

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

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

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

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

All DriverHub features:

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

DriverMax Free

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

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

Driver Magician

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

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

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

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

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

After installing the operating system, it's time to pay attention to installing drivers. Previously, the user had to do this themselves, but now Windows 10 downloads drivers automatically. If something goes wrong and the drivers were not loaded, you will have to install them yourself the old fashioned way.

Installing various drivers

A driver is needed to ensure the correct operation of this or that equipment. This inconspicuous program is responsible for connecting the device with the rest of the computer. Given the huge amount of different equipment and the regular release of new ones, no one could ever develop a universal solution to the problems associated with its operation. Therefore, each computer component has its own driver.

Automatically search and install drivers in Windows 10

You installed the operating system, but for some reason it did not install drivers for the equipment, even though it has such an option. In this case, there is a way to “push” the system a little to find and install the necessary drivers. To do this, do the following:

1. Go to Device Manager. This can be done by entering the word “dispatcher” into the search bar of the Start menu. Enter the word “manager” into the search bar and open “Device Manager”
2. You can also open it through the quick access menu, which on Windows 10 is called by the Win + X key combination. Open the shortcut menu and select Device Manager
3. See which device drivers you do not have installed. Hardware without a driver will have a yellow symbol with an exclamation mark next to it, and its name will be replaced with the standard designation.
   Other devices without drivers will not have a name and will be defined as a “base” device. And in some cases, you can immediately guess the absence of a driver. For example, if there is no sound on your computer, then most likely you need to install a sound driver.
4. An exclamation point symbol means there is no device driver Check for a network driver in the Network Adapters section. To install the driver automatically, you will need the Internet.
   This method works if the network driver is already installed. Make sure everything is okay with him and move on to the next step.
5. The network adapter driver will allow you to install the remaining drivers Select a device without a driver and click Update Drivers
6. Select "Automatically search for updated drivers."
   Select the option to automatically search for drivers on the Internet
7. Wait until the search is completed.
   Wait for the driver search to complete
8. Wait until the driver download finishes.
   Wait while the driver downloads
9. Wait until the driver installation finishes.
   Wait for the driver installation to finish
10. After completing the procedure, see if the unknown hardware is detected. If the hardware name appears, the driver was installed successfully
11. Restart your computer.
    Accept the prompt to restart your computer

In a similar way, you can install or update drivers for all the equipment on your computer one by one.

Video: How to automatically update drivers in Windows 10

Installing the video card driver

The driver for the video card is necessary for it to work correctly. Without it, it will not be possible to set a high resolution for the monitor, and modern games will not work.

Before you start updating the driver, it's worth knowing what kind of video card you're using. The most common solutions are video cards from Nvidia and Radeon.

You can find out the exact model using different methods. For example, using the official DirectX utility. Follow these steps:

Refer to the manufacturer's official website. For example, if your video card is from Nvidia:

1. Open the official website. In the very first “Drivers” tab, select the item dedicated to loading them.
   Select the "Drivers" tab and then "Download Drivers"
2. In a special form, indicate the version of your video card, as well as the bit capacity of the system.
   Select your video card version in the search form
3. Start downloading drivers.
   Click the "Download Now" button to start downloading the driver
4. Do not change the unpacking path of the installation file, leaving it as default.
   Do not change the default driver installation path
5. Wait until the files are unpacked before installing.
   The driver will be unpacked before installation
6. Read and agree to the license agreement if you want to continue with the installation.
   Accept the license agreement before starting installation
7. Leave the default installation option.
   Leave the "Express" installation option and click "Next"
8. Wait for the installation to complete. During this time, the computer screen will flash several times.
   The computer screen will flicker while installing the graphics driver.
9. After installation, restart your computer.
   Restart your computer after installing the graphics driver

Determining hardware drivers

Instead of finding out which driver is needed separately for each hardware, use the AIDA64 program. It will help you determine the names of devices, which, in turn, will allow you to download the necessary drivers. Let's figure out how to work in this program using the example of defining a sound adapter:

1. On the official website of the program, find the “Download” button and click it.
   Download the AIDA64 program from the official website
2. Select the version to download the program: packaged in an archive or as an executable file.
   Select the program version and click "Download"
3. Install (or unzip) the program and run aida64.exe.
   Run the program's executable file
4. Wait until scanning of your computer devices is completed.
   During startup, AIDA64 will scan your computer
5. Examine the equipment overview window, in which it will be divided into sections. To determine the sound, we just need to open the main folder of the computer and then request summary information.
   Open the “Summary Information” tab in the AIDA64 program
6. Review the information to help you find the right drivers later. This is both the motherboard model and the type of central processor. The name of the sound adapter can be seen in the “Multimedia” section.
   You can find the name of your sound adapter in the "Multimedia" section

In a similar way, you can define the names of all your devices. However, some information will still be limited in the free version of the program.

Video: where to download and how to install AIDA64

Installing the sound driver

Before installing the driver, the audio hardware will be detected using a standard codec. An inscription like NVIDIA High Definition just means that the driver is not installed.

Most modern audio devices require a Realtek driver, but installation should not be done at random. Find out the name of the card using the method described above. Then go to the manufacturer's website:

1. On the official Realtek website you will see the “Downloads” item. Click on it. In the top panel of the site, select “Downloads”
2. Select "HD Audio Codecs".
   Download High Definition Audio Codecs
3. Agree to the license agreement and click on the “Next” button.
   Accept the agreement and click “Next”
4. Select the system version and the site through which the driver will be downloaded. Select where you want to download the sound driver from
5. Run the installation file after downloading the driver.
   Run the file you downloaded
6. Click “Next” before the installation process begins.
   To begin installation, click "Next"
7. Wait until the installation process completes.
   Wait until the audio driver installation finishes
8. Restart your computer for the driver to start working.
   Once the audio driver is installed, restart your computer

The driver was installed correctly if:

Installing a phone driver

Modern phones also require driver installation to interact correctly with a computer. These can be ABD drivers that are used to work with Android-based devices or other drivers specific to a specific phone model.

ABD drivers

These drivers are included with the development kit for Android phones. They can help you perform complex operations on your device, fix errors and crashes, access system information and phone control commands.

ABD drivers are installed along with the Android SDK, but they are recommended only for experienced users. If you are careless in ADB mode, your phone may be permanently damaged.

Other drivers for mobile devices

Finding drivers for a specific phone model is not difficult at all. Just enter the name of your device into the search engine. Many large companies have their own drivers, for example, Samsung or Xiaomi.

Drivers for specific models usually come bundled with a small program to manage the phone. With their help, you can transfer information from the device to a computer, make installations from a computer via USB, or make a backup copy.

You can find the driver for your phone model on the manufacturer's website

Installing the network driver

If the network driver does not install itself, without it you will not have access to the Internet and will not be able to download not only drivers for other devices, but also the network adapter driver itself. To fix this, use the following methods:

The installation of this driver itself is no different from installing any other.

Driver for printer and other external devices

When searching for a driver for a printer or other devices, remember that most likely you have a disk with this driver. Nobody these days sells a device without the necessary drivers for it to work. But if there is no disk, you can find it on the Internet, just know the name and model of the device.

Just enter the device name into the search engine to find the driver

Or you can use automatic installation of Windows devices:

1. Open the classic Control Panel. To do this in Windows 10, you need to press Win + X and select the desired item in the quick access panel. Select Control Panel from the Quick Access Menu
2. Open the "Devices and Printers" section.
   Select the "Devices and Printers" section in the "Control Panel"
3. Right-click on the printer identified as an unknown device and click “Device installation settings”.
   Right-click on the connected device and select “Device installation settings”
4. Select automatic installation and save changes.
   Choose automatic installation and accept the changes

You can also install the driver yourself from those available in the Update Center:

1. Disconnect your printer (or other device) from the network, and then in the same “Devices and Printers” section, click on the “Add a printer” button.
   Select "Add a printer"
2. Select adding a local printer in the next step.
   Select Local Printer Installation
3. Click "Next" since you usually don't need to specify a port.
   After selecting the port, click Next
4. Select your printer manufacturer and click Windows Update.
   Select your printer manufacturer and contact Windows Update
5. Select your exact model from the list on the right and click “Next”.
   Select a driver for your printer model
6. Set the name of the device to be connected.
   Give any name to the created printer
7. Wait until the installation of the driver you selected is complete.
   Wait until the printer installation finishes
8. Select whether to share this printer.
   Set sharing settings and click Next
9. Close the program by clicking "Finish".
   Click "Finish" after installation
10. Delete the created device and connect your printer. Since the driver will already be installed, the system will automatically recognize it.
    Remove the printer you created and then connect your device

Driver installation program

If you don't want to install drivers manually, you can use third-party programs. For example, DriverPack Solutuion. It has the following advantages:

• support for all versions of Windows, including different versions of Windows 10;
• free distribution - the program is completely free;
• safe use - the developers guarantee that your computer will not be infected with viruses due to their program;
• search for drivers for a huge number of equipment, regardless of your computer.

The only major disadvantage is the fact that some programs are installed along with DriverPack, but you can refuse to install them.

Open the official website of the program and go to the download section.

There are two versions of the DriverPack program. One contains only a small program that loads drivers as needed. The second version weighs much more, because the entire driver database will be downloaded along with it. The second option is useful if the device you want to install drivers on is not connected to the Internet.

Select the program version and download it

Download the online version to your computer to see how it works. To install drivers using this program, do the following:

1. Launch the program after downloading. It does not require installation into the system. Select the manual installation method in the first window.
   Select manual installation of the program
2. In the “Drivers” tab, look at the list of drivers that should be installed on your computer right now. Just tick each of them and confirm the installation.
   
   Installing drivers may take some time
3. During installation, you may receive a warning from the operating system's security system. In this case, you are required to confirm the driver installation.
   Allow installation of unknown driver in security notification
4. Once all drivers are installed, close the program. Manual installation was used to prevent additional software from being installed.
   Do not click “Install all” and do not check the boxes to install software in DriverPack

The full version of the program with the driver database works a little differently:

1. Mount the program image onto the system. On Windows 10, this can be done via the right mouse button.
   Using the right mouse button, mount the image to the system
2. Run the program from the image via the autorun file. Or use automatic loading of the mounted image.
   Select the "Autorun" file inside the DriverPack image
3. In the running program, go to the “Drivers” tab and click on the “Install and Update” button.
   Select the Drivers tab and click Install and Update
4. A list of drivers that are required for your hardware will appear. Make sure there is nothing unnecessary for you and proceed with installation.
   Select drivers, check to create a restore point and accept the license agreement before starting installation
5. After a long time, all drivers will be installed or updated.
   You can monitor the progress of driver installation

The DriverPack program will save the user a lot of time and allow you to quickly install the necessary drivers after installing Windows 10.

Video: Installing drivers using Driver Pack Solutuion

Disable automatic driver installation in Windows 10

If we have already installed the drivers using another method and are going to monitor them ourselves, disabling the system driver update may be useful. This is done as follows:

Fixing Nvidia driver installation errors

Video card drivers are installed most often than others, as they need to be updated for best performance. This is why problems when installing this driver are widespread. Especially often, error 28 appears due to incorrect installation of drivers. It is also accompanied by problems in the installer program.

The installer may fail due to problems with previous drivers

To fix it, do the following:

Following these steps should fix the error since the device drivers will be installed from scratch.

Video: Fixing an error when installing the Nvidia driver

Drivers are, without a doubt, essential to running a computer. Their installation can be a long chore, or can take place with little or no knowledge of the user. In any case, if something does not work for you, it is probably due to the drivers. Therefore, it is important to be able to install and update them yourself for any hardware on your computer.

Users often encounter problems related not to “bugs” in programs or the operating system, but to drivers. For example, if there is no driver for the network card, you will not be able to set up an Internet connection, and an incorrectly installed video card driver means that not a single game will run.
Specialists who often set up computers and laptops know this problem firsthand. This article will introduce you to the most effective driver update applications. So, let's start setting up your computer.

Driver Pack Solution

Driver Pack Solution(Driver Pack Solution) is one of the best utilities for updating drivers. The program is implemented in ISO image format. This is a virtual disk that is opened through a special program (for example, Daemon Tools or Alcohol 120%). The ISO image is large (about 11 GB). But there is also a version that takes up much less space and requires the Internet to work.

An important feature of the application is that it can be used on computers without an Internet connection. Many other driver update programs must go to the Internet to download the required driver from there. And this is the key advantage: you download the image only once and use it.

Open the downloaded file and the program will automatically scan your computer. Based on the scanning results, a report similar to this is issued (in the screenshot below):

The user needs to check the boxes of those drivers that need to be installed and click the button to begin the operation. Some users prefer to click " Update all" This operation takes no more than 10-15 minutes, after which the computer or laptop receives all the required drivers. In some cases, you have to look for rare drivers yourself, since they may not be in the program database. However, this does not happen often - after all, the assembly is quite large.

Driver Booster

Convenient Russian-language program with a free version. It will quickly scan your computer and identify old drivers.

The utility will not only show outdated drivers, but will also mark the criticality of the update, that is, those drivers that are strongly recommended to be updated as soon as possible.

A special feature of the application is the ability to update drivers in the background. You press one button and the program starts the installation. A checkpoint is automatically created to roll back the system to a working state if the installation of new drivers fails.

If you often deal with drivers (you professionally configure computers, update programs), this utility will be very popular in your software package.

Driver Checker

It is impossible not to mention this useful utility. Imagine the situation: you are about to reinstall the Windows operating system, but you have not saved a single working driver for your devices. This application allows you to create backup copies of all active drivers in use, and then restore them on a new OS. In such situations, the program turns out to be indispensable!

The utility is very easy to use. Launch it, and it will prompt you to scan the system. Example in the screenshot:

After the scan is completed, the program will provide a report indicating which drivers need updating.

Slim Drivers

A simple and free program for checking drivers and updating them.

It is not capable of installing drivers in the background, but will quickly scan your hard drive and provide a list of direct links to new drivers. Naturally, this saves a lot of time.

The program has found 5 outdated drivers and offers to update them.

DriverMax

Another simple and fast program for searching and updating drivers. It only takes 10-20 seconds to scan your computer. There are two versions of the utility: free and professional. For home use, the free version is sufficient.

The interface is made in English, but there are no difficulties - everything is intuitive. During the first launch, the program offers to scan the system. Click the button to start the scanning process.

Once the scan is complete, DriverMax generates a recommendation report, indicating which drivers need to be updated. The report is very detailed and understandable.

Results

Some readers will argue that it is better to download drivers from the website of the manufacturer of a particular device. We can agree with this if the user knows the manufacturer, and the drivers for the device in your series are posted on the official website. It often happens that components (video card, network card, etc.) become outdated, and the manufacturer stops supporting its product for the new operating system. Moreover, manually installing ten or more drivers is not a pleasant task.

The proper operation of your computer or laptop and the devices connected to it depends on having the appropriate current drivers installed.

A driver is a kind of program that is responsible for a given device and acts as an intermediary between it and the rest of the system.

You can install or update them in two ways: manually and using programs.

The first method is preferable, but not everything is simple with it. Many people switch, for example, from Windows 7 to Windows 10, but there may not be drivers for dozens on the website, since at the time the PC was released, there was no trace of Windows 10.

Although this is not the main thing. The websites of some manufacturers are designed in such a way that they cannot be reached, then this task is greatly facilitated by programs.

There are dozens of programs for automatically updating drivers for Windows 10, but almost all of them are paid and no offense to the developers, they do not always install what is needed.

A good program of this type scans the system, compares the detected drivers with the database and indicates those that require intervention, and then searches for them on the websites of device manufacturers, downloads and installs them.

I have my own favorite, reliable and free. It didn’t let me down, so I’ll share it with you below. You can download it at the end of this post.

The best free program to automatically update drivers for Windows 10

It's called "DevID Agent" and will help you easily update or install missing drivers, for example, after installing Windows, when the system does not recognize some components, for example, there is no sound or Wi-Fi.

It searches and allows you to download them. All you have to do is check the boxes and click the install selected button.

Identifying device drivers connected to your computer is the main feature of this free program.

The intuitive operation, high efficiency of the program and the availability of the Russian language deserve special attention.

Also, before installing new drivers, the program suggests creating a computer configuration restore point, which allows you to restore the system to its previous state in the event of a failure.

You can download it below. After downloading, to install, extract it from the archive.

Developer:
https://devid.info

OS:
XP, Windows 7, 8, 10

Interface:
Russian