Scan & Fix 50 registry issues FREECNET Editors' review
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, update, backup and restore the drivers installed on your Windows PC. It automatically checks for more recent driver versions and identifies and installs missing drivers for unknown devices in your computer. Download all drivers from one place in just a few easy steps and keep your PC up to date. Backup drivers and keep all of them in one compressed file; restore them at a mouse click within a few minutes. This tool will save you a lot of time when reinstalling Windows, both on recent PCs and 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 able to display a detailed report about all installed drivers (versions, release dates) and provide you with Windows Experience Index rating information before you purchase new hardware.
What's new in this version: Version 6.36 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.
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All versions:
3.9 starsout of 2,379 votes
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Current version:
4.2 starsout of 99 votes
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"ok app reliable"
Version: DriverMax 6.36
Pros
no mistakes on my computer
Cons
slow if not a buyer
Summary
great app,will recomend
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"is very good."
Version: DriverMax 6.36
Pros
compared with other drivers are specific to the pc and give no compatibility problems
Cons
The free version is very limited only two drivers per day
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"This is a realy great product"
Version: DriverMax 6.36
Pros
- The userfriendly interface, makes it very easy to use
- I havent encountered any driver errors yet
- I've used it so far for 2 laptop computers and a stationary
- The driver recognition is very accurateCons
The 2 driver per day limit, I had around 18 drivers to be updated, so it took me 9 days to get done..
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"DRIVER MAX wow give it a go."
Version: DriverMax 6.36
Pros
very easy to use just follow on screen instructions,i tried the free version found it good.
Cons
free version only down loads 2 drivers per day, butthat`s ok if you don`t mind ,
Summary
i only downloaded it to give it a try, and found more drivers that i didn`t realize that was out of date, would highly recommend to try.
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"Quickly and Accurately scans."
Version: DriverMax 6.36
Pros
Accurately identified all drivers and indicated outdated drivers which can be updated. Found right drivers for my Dell Inspiron 1721 running windows 7. Older paid version worked great.
Cons
Free version downloads slowly and limited to two drivers per day . . . annoying daily pop-up ads for other products. Overpriced considering free alternatives. Updated to newer version and lost my license . . .
Summary
Good product, but license didn't carry over to newer version. Free version is too annoying to bother with . . . I won't buy it because of the irritating tactics.
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"Not recommended"
Version: DriverMax 6.36
Pros
I used this program on 3 computers.
1.An older IBM Thinkpad (upgraded 21 drivers only 1 was wrong)Cons
2.An emachine (updated 22 drivers none were right had to reinstall from backup and it still won't work right. It doesn't really backup all the drivers it changes)
3.An older Acer computer (updated 22 drivers some worked)
It seems to not recognize the USB ports correctly. It puts the wrong drivers in every time.Summary
All 3 machines run windows xp.
I would not recommend this software as it does not do what it claims. -
"Driver updater."
Version: DriverMax 6.36
Pros
Easy to use and scans fast...
Cons
im using the free edition and i find the installation of drivers very slow.
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"Quick download and installation for up to day drivers"
Version: DriverMax 6.36
Pros
rollback the driver if it is not compatible and backup of drivers very easy
Cons
none, only the most better driver downloader
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"Most up to date drivers"
Version: DriverMax 6.36
Pros
no associated risks or problems
Cons
Limited to 2 downloads per day
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"Very powerfull"
Version: DriverMax 6.36
Pros
Easy to use, good results, no risks
Cons
None , no risks
Summary
I use it and I like it
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