CNET Editors' review
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. This is a great utility tool that should appeal to newbies, advanced hackers, and everybody in between.
Publisher's Description
From Innovative Solutions:
DriverMax helps you backup all the drivers installed on your Windows computer. When needed you will be able to reinstall all your drivers or just the ones you choose in a single step that takes less than a minute; a very handy tool especially after reinstalling Windows or when the hardware driver CDs which came with your computer are no longer available. DriverMax also helps you check if you have the latest versions of drivers and displays detailed information about all drivers. No more searching for rare drivers on disks or having to track them down on the Internet or inserting one installation CD after the other. Simply export all your current drivers (or just the ones that you want) to a folder or a compressed file. After reinstalling Windows you will have everything in one place.
Version 3 is a completely new release which features Windows Vista rating tools, hardware identification tools and the background of a powerful hardware information database.
What's new in this version: Version 3 is a completely new release, which features Windows Vista rating tools, hardware identification tools, and the background of a powerful hardware information database.
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All versions:
3.4 starsout of 1,157 votes
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Current version:
3.5 starsout of 102 votes
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"ok"
Version: DriverMax 3
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"Excellent Software!"
Version: DriverMax 3
Pros
It's really a great program. Doe's a great job informing you about what is up to date and what is not.
Cons
I'll just be glad when they offer the update driver tab, and get it working! If they do pretty soon, then I would have to say that this is the best free software for it's purpose.
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"it does what it says,all programs should do this"
Version: DriverMax 3
Pros
it is a very complete program
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"Great Program"
Version: DriverMax 3
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"I like the way it works"
Version: DriverMax 3
Pros
convinenltly easy to use,sweet design,it help to finnally identifie one hard ware issue I had.keep on keeping withs this cool software designs.
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"I Like It, but..."
Version: DriverMax 3
Pros
Does a very good job of determining which drivers are up-to-date and which aren't.
Cons
To update your drivers, you have to find them on your own. When you user drivermax to install the driver updates, I'll give 5 stars.
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"saves lot of time which is wased on intalation of drivers from different cd's."
Version: DriverMax 3
Pros
the best thing about this software is that it is easy to use, saves our time & with one click we can install all drivers afer reinstallation of our window.
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"good enoguh"
Version: DriverMax 3
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cool programme
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"lots of promise but doesn't deliver yet"
Version: DriverMax 3
Pros
seems to scan thoroughly
Cons
but can't (yet?) take you to or even point the way to the drivers it identifies as needed
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"Should be called "DriverMin""
Version: DriverMax 3
Pros
Told me which drivers need updating.
Cons
All the drivers they say need updating, well they don't have "not-a-one" Get this...I downloaded their software 5 months ago, and got the same reply then!
Which is...we don't have the driver needed...but we are working on it. Then it says "don't bother contacting us" , and some other useless bull-ca-ca.
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