- Quick specs
- Price: Free
- Operating system: Windows 2003, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, Windows XP, Windows 2000
- Date added: July 27, 2009
- Total Downloads: 1,294,410
- Downloads last week: 23,649
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- CNET editors' rating: stars
- Average user rating: stars out of 694 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. Version 5.1 addS driver rollback and restore point functions, improved the Drivermax Agent, increased download speed.
What's new in this version:
Version 5.1 addS driver rollback and restore point functions, improved the Drivermax Agent, increased download speed.
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User reviews of DriverMax 5.1
- Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 694 votes
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Version: DriverMax 5.1
"found it to be good
keep up the good work
thanks"Pros: it has help me for many years
Cons: except some limitations
Summary: i like driver max
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Version: DriverMax 5.1
Pros: It works.
It's free.Cons: They pester you to get the paid version.
Only lets you get one download per day.
You don't get all of the features.Summary: I'll keep it till I find better FREE software.
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Version: DriverMax 5.1
"useful tool but free version restrictions very annoying"
Pros: handy tool for unknown drivers good id rate
Cons: limited downloads 2 per day but this not always possible depends on how busy server is, also pop ups very annoying
Summary: could be a good tool if you pay to upgrade but still useful in restricted free mode if you have patience
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Version: DriverMax 5.1
Pros: Scans all installed drivers and searches for updates. So far has worked flawlessly.
Cons: The limitations of the free version are annoying - maximum of two driver downloads per day, and cumbersome process of getting there.
Summary: A very good product in theory - taking into account the limitations of the free version. I haven't used it long enough yet but I am tempted to keep the free version as over time, there will hardly be a day with more than two updated drivers.
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Version: DriverMax 5.1
Pros: Not much..just one of those things.
Cons: Too much frogg'n around
Summary: I really can't put it into words, but I just thougt other software was easier to use.
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