- Quick specs
- Price: Free
- Operating system: Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista/Server 2008/7
- Date added: August 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 711 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 5.3 improves 64 bit compatibility and Windows 7 compatibility and increases download speed for all users.
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Version 5.3 improves 64 bit compatibility and Windows 7 compatibility and increases download speed for all users.
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User reviews of DriverMax 5.3
- Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 711 votes
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Version: DriverMax 5.3
"Best free software for driver updates available."
Pros: It is easy to work with.
Cons: Most new driver versions are not digitally signed with the free version.
Summary: I have tried different ones but this one is still the best. They give you a good result about their scan of your computer and although most are not digitally signed, they have all new versions available
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Version: DriverMax 5.3
Pros: not really anything good
Cons: it is not free! you must pay $19.95 for every feature.
Summary: mired in slowdown and extra cause, this app is'nt worth the download.
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Version: DriverMax 5.3
Pros: Will update all the drivers in your system
Cons: Not at all accurate as to which driver it is offering-there have been several driver disaster when working from their suggestions
Summary: Not worth the money, and should only be used someone who knows what they are looking for and/or need.
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Version: DriverMax 5.3
"It is not FREE!!!! = LYING!!"
Pros: The software vendor lied by listing it under "free". Lie = Poor = No pros
Cons: When you narrow down the list of software to those are free then you expect to get what is free, so when they sneak it to that list by deceitfull means it really pisses you off. Likely I would have bought the software, but discovering this way!! No!
Summary: Please email Cnet to stop the abuse of the word "free" in its website or lay out a clear definition of it.
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Version: DriverMax 5.3
"Installed and uninstalled ok, it is not freeware"
Pros: identifies all the drivers well, does a fair job of telling you which ones to update.
Cons: having to go online to do anything, getting there and finding out you get one update per day. should be plain that this is not freeware, only test ware.
Summary: Totally disliked the fact that you have to go on line to find out what is out of date, pretty steep learning curve on getting the drivers to download and install properly, please read the comments on the driver updates, some of them are critical, th... read more >>
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