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Your computer system's drivers tell your hardware and software what to do. Without up-to-date drivers, your system won't perform to its full potential and might even experience problems. Obsolete drivers can sometimes even leave vulnerabilities and security holes that have been fixed in updates that you don't have, and why? Because updating drivers is a nuisance falling somewhere between an oil change and a dentist's appointment, that's why; and it's worse still if you're the sort of user who depends on a PC yet has no earthly idea what goes on inside the box (and like it that way, thank you very much). So, get DriverMax from Innovative Solutions. This free cloud-based tool helps you download and install up-to-date drivers practically painlessly. You'll need to create a free user account to make DriverMax work.
DriverMax scanned our PC during setup and displayed our drivers in a compact view, with up-to-date drivers marked in green and those with available updates in red. The scan found eight available updates. We simply had to click Download to get the drivers, select More Options to view an information box with links to other drivers and options, or click a Help icon to access related information. The drivers all come from a variety of sites and often download and install in different ways, too, so the ability to view other available drivers and documentation can make a big difference.
When you download a driver in the free version of DriverMax, a Web page opens with information and a download link. The Pro upgrade downloads drivers directly within the DriverMax interface, but we don't have a problem with an intermediate step since "slow, steady, and careful" (and plenty of info) add up to trouble-free upgrades and smooth sailing from then on. Of course, you can also use DriverMax as a guide for updating drivers individually using their own programs (where available). DriverMax also backs up and restores your drivers (backup = good). DriverMax proved superior to similar driver maintenance tools we've tried, with a quality look and feel; we recommend it for users of all skill levels.
DriverMax - Backup and restore drivers - Download Video Previews: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 5.6 increases download speed and improves driver quality.
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All versions:
3.9 starsout of 2,424 votes
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Current version:
3.7 starsout of 50 votes
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"Very good i like"
Version: DriverMax 5.6
Pros
Good and with no problem
Cons
Ease of download for driver
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"Free demo? A joke! Scam to force a purchase"
Version: DriverMax 5.6
Pros
Automated path to trouble
Cons
A tease that produces only wasted time. Pass.
Summary
This is nothing but a scam to get you to purchase without even providing a genuine trial. Adware was also loaded which is a problem to remove. Nasty!!!!
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"You heave the best program"
Version: DriverMax 5.6
Pros
I like very much yours program's
Cons
I like very much yours program's
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"Not recommended. It's not free!"
Version: DriverMax 5.6
Pros
One thing he does well: Sends information about your computer configuration.
Cons
Bad drivers for Windows 7 64bit. See the users comments on his site.
Summary
Waste of time.
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"Good software."
Version: DriverMax 5.6
Pros
A ready resource to update old drivers
Cons
Only two a day?
Summary
If it is "freeware", then not let it be a "come on" for a paid software.
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"excellent program"
Version: DriverMax 5.6
Pros
does exactly want I need
Cons
none what so ever
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"Very handy to keep upto date drivers"
Version: DriverMax 5.6
Pros
So for I've had no problems
Cons
None so far as I ascertain
Summary
The free version works well enough for me.
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"Best Thing Since Microwavable Popcorn"
Version: DriverMax 5.6
Pros
Lost audio on my laptop almost 2 years ago and searched for the proper driver and installed many FAKES that DID NOT WORK. Found DriverMax, ran it, Fixed my audio problem and many more issues that i never payed attention to. AWESOME!
Cons
Free version allows for only 2 driver downloads a day but have some patience and let DriverMax do its thing. NO CONS from me!
Summary
Install this program and many issues on your PC/LapTop WILL be identified and solved by DriverMax. It also offers a few other programs, I am also using because I trust DriverMax, that are extremely usefull. I love love love this program so far.
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"nerve-recking"
Version: DriverMax 5.6
Pros
not sure of the pros
Cons
Isn't giving (me) anything I need. Just taking up memory on my system.
Summary
It could use an overhaul. Free or paid, it should do GOOD, not only use space. This is not an attack. Have been unable to find any NECESSARY/USEFUL file.
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"Very useful for keeping drivers updated."
Version: DriverMax 5.6
Pros
Easiest way I have seen for updating drivers.No searching for the right driver.
Cons
Sometimes gets the wrong drive or language and a rollback is necessary.
Summary
The pros outweigh the cons.
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