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April 15, 2008 12:00 AM PDT

Featured Freeware: DriverMax

by Seth Rosenblatt
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Behind a slick interface, this program backs up all your PC's drivers in case you mess up something fierce. From registration to implementation, DriverMax works fast, runs smooth, and does even more than mere backing up.

The application is nearly flawless. Its slick button navigation takes users through the four main sections of the program: Driver Operations, Updates, Identification, and Popular Hardware. Mousing over one reveals more choices, so you can export your drivers, import drivers, or view an installed drivers report. Backing up and reinstalling an "accidentally" deleted driver was as pain-free as could be, and users can back up all drivers or compile a customized list. Automatically updating your drivers currently doesn't work, and the free registration key requires your e-mail address--annoying, but worth suffering through to get these must-have features.

Seth peers into the deep, dark corners of software so that you don't have to. He has yet to suffer a single nightmare about OS/2. You can follow him on Twitter.
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by chettyharish April 15, 2008 5:52 AM PDT
i got full system backup yay norton ghost!
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by mohad200 May 1, 2008 10:03 AM PDT
I really was looking for this !! thanks
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by tarna001 May 1, 2008 5:52 PM PDT
im hoping this is wot i need Cheers
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by gradv1950 May 22, 2008 8:58 PM PDT
driver max is a good tool except it does not deliver the goods, it has been months and months and they promise to sort out the download of drivers, i do not think they are trying to add this facility, if this is true it is diabolical, must be a full year and they are still trying to add this facility of updating your drivers, if they were serious they would have done it by now, i have to give them 0-10, extremely poor, i would urge them to prove they mean business and do what they promise. the facilities are out there you just have to pay for them, so they are there.
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by misakii23 May 27, 2008 1:07 AM PDT
A good Driver!
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by Clydel36 December 9, 2008 9:20 PM PST
I updated my drivers and now my USB ports no longer work. To make matters worse I can't roll back to the previous drivers. Be careful if you plan to use this program.
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