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- Price: Free
- Operating system: Windows 2003, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, Windows XP, Windows 2000
- Date added: October 01, 2009
- Total Downloads: 1,422,191
- Downloads last week: 22,097
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- CNET editors' rating: stars
- Average user rating: stars out of 693 votes
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CNET editors' review
Reviewed by: CNET Staff
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.
When you run the app, it asks you if you'd like to run the trial version or apply for a registration key. The key is free, though, requiring only an e-mail address and your name. Once you've entered the key, the program interface appears, with slick button navigation: Driver Operations, Updates and Identification, and Popular Hardware. Mousing over one reveals more choices, so you can export your drivers, import drivers, or view an installed drivers report.
Updates lets you update both the DriverMax software and the drivers themselves, although as of this writing there is a warning label on the DriverMax Web site that downloads are not currently functioning. The program can also identify unknown hardware and point you in the direction of popular hardware options, pointing users to a compilation of statistics about different video cards and processors.
The strongest features, though, relate to driver backup and reinstalls. They function smoothly, offering users the option to back up all drivers or compile a customized list. Reinstalling an "accidentally" deleted driver was as pain-free as could be. As of the version 4.4 update, the DriverMax Agent, which automatically scans for driver updates, works in Windows XP and Windows Vista 32-bit, but not 64-bit. This is a great utility tool that should appeal to newbies, advanced hackers, and everybody in between.
Publisher's description
From Innovative Solutions :DriverMax is a powerful free utility which helps you download, back up and restore the drivers installed on your Windows Vista or Windows XP computer and check if newer versions are available. Download all drivers from one place in just a few steps. Or back them up so you will have all of them in a single place and will be able to reinstall them in a few minutes. This tool can save you a lot of time when reinstalling Windows, especially on older computers for which the original CDs containing the drivers have been lost. You no longer have to track down old driver installation CDs, insert one installation CD after another or spend hours searching for drivers on the Internet. DriverMax is also able to display a detailed report about all drivers (versions, release dates) installed on your system. Identify unknown devices in your computer and get Windows Vista rating information before you purchase new hardware.
What's new in this version:
Version 5.31 improves 64-bit compatibility and Windows 7 compatibility and increases download speed for all users.
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User reviews
- Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 693 votes
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Version: DriverMax 5.31
Pros: Lots of drivers available
Cons: Some not relevent
Summary: A bit resorce heavey
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Version: DriverMax 5.31
"Maybe the paid for version is better BUT"
Pros: It scans pretty quick and I like the fact that it'll back up and restore drivers in case of reinstall or any other reason you need. Out of all the others I tried (the trial or free version) it actually downloaded and installed the driver- 2 of them
Cons: Can only download 2 drivers. Some driver info wrong according to manufactorer of device and driver
Summary: It seemed too good to be true. Now I didn't pay for any of the ones I tried out but I was looking for something along these lines. This was the only one to actually let me download and install drivers through the software completely. It let me downl... read more >>
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Version: DriverMax 5.31
"i can't operate this to save my life"
Pros: It installs very nicely and is pretty...... its backs up your current drivers too!
Cons: deceiving little program
Summary: It will backup for free but if you don't purchase the "pro" version it will send you in circles till your head spins: and the drivers it recomends you download "aren't currenty avaiable" with the free version. The first drive it recomends that i do... read more >>
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Version: DriverMax 5.31
"A lovely drivers backup program"
Pros: A great program to backup and restore your drivers files. The most troubles making thing in the computers world
Cons: None found frankly.
Summary: Use it and you will make your life easier.
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Version: DriverMax 5.31
"Excellent - Amazing - Nothing Like It!"
Pros: I often get systems in with no OEM discs and have to reinstall the OS. DriverMax identifies the hardware and saves the drivers currently installed, Restoring them after the OS reinstall - simple! An extremely well written, professional program!!!
Cons: None, I love it - except for the fact that you can only update two drivers per day using the free edition - I'll probably purchase the Pro edition soon, which has no limits.
Summary: I think it's GREAT!
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