These tools help you update some or all of the rig drivers installed in Windows.
Driver Booster
Downloads drivers from within the program.
Creates a restore point before updating drivers.
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Scans for outdated drivers on a schedule.
No daily download or update limit.
Frequent pop-ups advertising the company’s other software.
Always shows a button to get the pro version.
More drivers are available if you pay for Pro.
Tries to install unrelated programs during setup.
Driver Booster is a great option.
The program creates a restore point before installing a driver in the event something goes wrong with the installation.
There’s also anofflineupdater built-in.
ReadDriver Booster’s offline driver updater instructionsfor all the details.
Snappy Driver Installer
Completely portable (no install necessary).
Downloads drivers from within the software.
Supports offline driver installations.
Scan schedules aren’t supported.
Not as easy to use or intuitive as similar software.
Snappy Driver Installer lets you download several drivers at once for many types of devices.
I suggest using theSnappy Driver Installer Origin forumif you’re struggling to learn how the program works.
There are a few utility files in the folder after opening the ZIP download.
UseSDIO_x64if you’re using 64-bit Windows; the other one is for 32-bit versions.
DriversCloud
Locates beta drivers.
Can show only WHQL-certified drivers.
Shows lots of other system details, too.
Can be used offline.
Drivers can be downloaded in bulk.
Builds a restore point for you.
Can receive email alerts for new drivers.
Doesn’t have a fully automated solution.
Website is covered in ads.
Lots of information that’s not easily digestible at a glance like most driver updaters.
After installing and opening the program, the results will display in your web net surf tool.
It finds all your setup’s components and their associated drivers.
On the driver page, there’s an option at the bottom calledSee Recommended Downloads.
This program runs on Windows 11 through Windows XP.
Quick Driver Updater
The program installs quickly.
A driver’s installed and available version number and date are shown.
Will make a restore point before installations.
Lets you pick a scan schedule to alert you about updates.
Constantly advertises for the Pro version.
Must install each update individually.
Other features cost, like increased download speeds and driver backups.
In fact, there are several ways in which it’smorelimiting than the other programs above.
I used this program in Windows 11.
It was designed for Windows 10, Windows 8, and Windows 7.
Driver Talent
Installs quickly.
You don’t have to download drivers manuallythey download from inside the software.
The program is easy to use.
Drivers get backed up before each installation and uninstallation.
Lets you reinstall existing drivers.
Bulk downloading is not supported (you have to download each driver one by one).
The scanning schedule can’t be customized.
You still have to implement the drivers yourself.
Doesn’t locate data pipe printer driver updates.
Several features are shown but aren’t free.
This isn’t a feature unique to Driver Talent, but I do really like to see it.
DriverHub
Clean, easy-to-understand interface.
Can download drivers in bulk.
Installs drivers automatically without any intervention from you.
You’re asked to install other programs during setup.
Can’t check for updates automatically on a schedule.
Free users' download speeds might be limited.
The program itself has a clean interface with only a few menu buttons.
In the configs are options for changing the download folder and disabling program update checks.
DriverHub is said to work with Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8, and Windows 7.
DriverIdentifier
Works offline without a connection to the internet.
Can use it as a portable program.
It’s easy to understand and use.
Includes helpful information about the drivers
Drivers have to be downloaded manually from your web web client.
Won’t check for outdated drivers on a schedule.
Portable version isn’t the latest edition.
Tries to install an unrelated program during setup.
DriverIdentifier comes in the form of a very simple driver checker.
Obviously, that isn’t ideal it’s way more work than it needs to be.
The official system requirements list Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista, and XP.
DriverMax
No prompts when updating drivers (they install automatically).
Drivers are downloaded from inside the program.
Also lets you back up all your rig drivers.
Can build an offline scan file.
Lets you edit the scan schedule.
Limited to two driver downloads per day.
Only one driver can be downloaded at one time (no bulk download option).
Blocks some features; they’re reserved for pro users.
DriverMax is another free Windows program that updates outdated drivers.
While it is limited in a few areas, it also excels in others.
DriverMax discovered a significantly higher number of outdated drivers than every other program from this list did.
You’re just limited when it comes todownloadingthem.
