- Quick specs
- Price: Free
- Operating system: Windows XP/Vista
- Date added: July 08, 2008
- Total Downloads: 590,856
- Downloads last week: 5,452
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- CNET editors' rating: stars
- Average user rating: stars out of 765 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. 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, backup 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 4.3 adds Windows XP driver downloads.
What's new in this version:
Version 4.3 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.
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User reviews of DriverMax 4.3
- Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 765 votes
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Version: DriverMax 4.3
"Fair... Has a few bugs, but not serious."
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Version: DriverMax 4.3
Pros: Be carefull not to download something else
than the update
Cons: show you the way--not if it`s good
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Version: DriverMax 4.3
Pros: Graphics are good, easy to understand and does as good a job as many of the pro software available.
Cons: As with most if not all paid for update driver programs this free program identifies incorrect updates and as with the paid for programs getting corrections applied doesn't happen.
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Version: DriverMax 4.3
Pros: A great program which takes the hassle out of trawling through the net looking for updates.I have had this software for about a month now and wow it does exactly what it says.
A worthwhile piece of software,try it for your selves.
Cons: N/A.
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Version: DriverMax 4.3
Pros: I have been using Driver Max on my PC Windows XP for many month now, to identify out of date drivers
> and was delighted to find that I can now download and update my
> drivers. There were about 6 out of date and, once I realized that
> different drivers may have the same version number, which confused me a little, I managed to
> bring them all up to date. Moreover I can 'export' the drivers to My Documents -> My Drivers for subsequent easy monthly back-up. Driver Max must be congratulated on the
> ease of operation of this program.
I have tried a number of others, but there was always a problem of either finding the drivers or especially installing them. I have suggested they needed an installation Wizard instead of very detailed instructions, which sometimes did work. Driver Max appears to have overcome this problem. It was well worth the wait.
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