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- Quick specs
- Price: Free to try (30-day trial);
- Operating system: Windows Vista, Windows XP
- Date added: October 21, 2008
- Total Downloads: 833,766
- Downloads last week: 24,344
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- CNET editors' rating: stars
- Average user rating: stars out of 687 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 4.6 features an improved unknown hardware identification algorithm.
What's new in this version:
Version 4.6 features an improved unknown hardware identification algorithm.
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User reviews of DriverMax 4.6
- Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 687 votes
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Version: DriverMax 4.6
Pros: It's very good at listing driver updates available as well as identifying drivers for hardward not installed. Checks for updates on a schedule you set. Will list your current drivers and back them up for you.
Cons: Some of the drivers have to be downloaded a few time or installed a few times for them to take effect.
Summary: A good product that is worth the time if you want the latest driveres for your hardware or need to find drivers for hardware. A great driver maintenance and backup tool.
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Version: DriverMax 4.6
Pros: helps to find what is missing
Cons: not sure what some drivers are
Summary: Outlines exactly what drivers need updating when I wouldn't otherwise know this
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Version: DriverMax 4.6
Pros: This program does help you fine the updates you need for your system!!! It also ofters you the knowledge of what your PC is running.
Cons: What took them so long!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Version: DriverMax 4.6
"Excellent program! No more blue screen anymore!"
Pros: Very easy to use! Fixed my problems.
Cons: Can't say anything bad! Worked great!
Summary: Was getting blue screen errors all the time (5 to 6 times a day). Windows kept saying problem related to device driver or some other generic error. Pagefault in a non paged error. Things like that. Drivermax gave me a list of drivers out of date. I... read more >>
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1 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Version: DriverMax 4.6
Pros: neat program works well and gives a substantial list of the drivers you require
Cons: need to purchase the program to get the drivers you require
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