Driver Genius for Windows

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Key Details of Driver Genius

Keep your drivers up-to-date automatically and keep your PC running like new
Last updated on 07/02/20
There have been 5 updates within the past 6 months
The current version has 3 flags on VirusTotal

Developer’s Description

Keep your drivers up-to-date automatically and keep your PC running like new.

Are old drivers causing unexplained problems with your PC's performance? Don't panic! With a brand new intuitive user interface, and access to over 1.5 million devices, Driver Genius will find the drivers your PC needs, so your applications run smoothly and your PC operates at peak performance.

This professional driver management tool that can back-up, restore, update, remove and find new drivers for your PC. It can also automatically find drivers that your system can't, and provide you with a direct download link in seconds.

Driver Genius for Windows

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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: July 2, 2020

Latest update: July 2, 2020

Version: 20.0.0.130

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 7
Windows 10
Windows 8
Windows Vista
Windows Server
Windows XP
Windows 2003

Additional Requirements: None

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 561,158

Downloads Last Week: 4

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User Reviews

2.9/5

99 User Votes

Garbage. Blue screens on Win 8.1 Pro, no support
dchamb55April 6, 2015
Pros
If I think of any I'll let you know. Can't get it to run.
Cons
1. Blue screens immediately and consistently on a Windows 8.1 Pro 64 bit system (this is Driver Genius 15) 2. Support not helpful or totally ignores you. 3. Power off restart necessary after it crashes windows. Windows will not dump or restart on its own. Hard drive light stays on solid.
Summary
Avoid this software like the plague. Hard telling if it is doing any damage, but it crashes the entire computer immediately.
Genius! Very easy to use.
fuzaomanOctober 14, 2014
Pros
Easy to use Fast download speed Find drivers accurately
Cons
sometimes can't download drivers cuccessfully
Summary
Spent many days to find driver manage tools. This tool finally worked great. Be sure to update software to latest version before updating drivers. Great jobs!<br /><br /><span class='notifyMsg'> Updated </span>on Oct 14, 2014<p/>Spent many days to find driver manage tools. This tool finally worked great. Be sure to update software to latest version before updating drivers. Great jobs!
Waste of Money/Time/Support Stinks
TajatechMarch 10, 2014
Pros
It may have a few more drivers than free ones
Cons
Everything else. Cost is to great for the amount of updated drivers produced in one year.
Summary
All in all no better than the free versions of others. I paid for the program only to find out i had 3 updates for my system in an entire year and they were for network cards or usb devices. They are also rude as all get out when you ask a question. Shortly after i got the program someone stole my code that makes it go. I had no idea that had happened. I found out it had been installed on some 10 machines without my knowledge. Of course they shut the program off but i was then left with a program i paid for that didn't work. When i contacted them regarding the matter i basically got chewed out for something i had no control over. Very disappointing customer service. I do not know who hacked my network and stole it or if someone just figured out a crack or hack for it but i am out 30.00 for a program that never found anything anyways. So avoid it and go with slimdrivers free edition you will get just as many but you will not have had to pay for it. So its your choice. Not every driver on your machine requires updating. If your system is running and stable don't waste your time with this company and their program.
Total Rubbish!
xxxravinFebruary 8, 2014
Pros
Does NOT Update Drivers so NO Pros
Cons
Total Rubbish
Summary
<br /><br /><span class='notifyMsg'> Updated </span>on Feb 8, 2014<p/>This software now resides in recycle bin. I know for a fact that many of my drivers are out of date. Driver Genius(???) found ONE DRIVER out of date but could NOT find and install it!!!
Driver Genius is TOTAL RUBBISH Doesn't Update
xxxravinFebruary 1, 2014
Pros
NONE Waste of money
Cons
doesn't Work
Summary
I've just thrown money down the drain!!!
Might Be a Thinly Veiled Scam
EyslieJanuary 24, 2014
Pros
Scans for Driver Updates
Cons
Downloading Issues Updating Issues Pushy Customer Service
Summary
I am not exactly sure how I ended up purchasing this software. I needed to update my graphics card and I wasn't 100% how to do it and I eventually ended up at Driver Genius 11. I downloaded the software and realized, after it recognized certain drivers needed updating, that it was not going to do it for free. After this, I put off updating until I couldn't stand it any longer. I paid the $30 for the full version (which was my first mistake since the newest version costs the exact same). Once I had registered the key I tried updating my drivers and of course it did not work. Now I actually think this may have occurred on purpose to get me to contact them for support. I tried updating Driver Genius but nothing worked. So I found version 12 and tried to see if that would work but the key for Version 11 doesn't work for 12 so I was stuck and had to call customer service. I waited about 15 minutes before I got someone named "Andrew" to help me. He said he needed to use support.me to see what the problem was but if he didn't have a hidden agenda he could have simply given me a key for version 12 which would have most likely worked fine. Unfortunately, "Andrew" didn't have that information with him currently and had to access my computer to see the issue. After finding his real name was something else (not Andrew) I felt a little odd about the whole situation. However, I agreed to let him see what I was explaining but after he uninstalled version 12 and reinstalled version 11, it executed an error message. So he went somewhere I've never seen before to find all the error messages my computer has ever executed and said "Oh my God, this is insane, you have so many viruses..." etc etc which was a bunch of lies. After all of this here is the kicker for those who don't want to read my entire review: The guy on the phone says "Luckily we offer a service for you at a greatly discounted price that will speed up your computer. This is much cheaper than a professional would offer and it will be for the entire year unlimited. Only $250-regularly $499" To which I responded "No thank you I would just like a refund for the software that doesn't work on my computer" and he went on for another 10 minutes trying to push it on me and discount it further. At this point I know what he's trying to do and possibly what this software was created for to begin with. If it works, I have yet to see it and I'm sure there is better software out there. I made the mistake of not doing any research first but those of you who are smart, I say no to driver genius. I read some other similar reviews to mine out there about this software in all versions.
A quite good program, seems slow.
muddy86July 27, 2013
Pros
Ease of use, well described
Cons
Feels a little shaky in response
Summary
A reasonable program, but leaves me looking for an alternative.
Not worth the download time,does absolutly nothing.
thepinkpantherliveJanuary 5, 2013
Pros
Finds update drivers?
Cons
Can not download or update driver unless you purchase product.This is just a big ploy to get you to buy it.I bought DG10.0 when it came out and it actually gave me some bad drivers.DO NOT RECOMMEND AT ALL.
Summary
REMEMBER ONE THING I SAID AND THEN YOU BOUGHT IT DON'T BLAME ME.PROFESSIONAL IT AND BUILDER.
Driver Genius is genius! Quick and efficient.
Crazy-CaseNovember 26, 2012
Pros
Identifies and downloads drivers quickly.
Cons
Installs require individual attention.
Summary
Buyer beware of this company
Greg_LyonsOctober 31, 2012
Pros
Installs without a fuss
Cons
Keeps listing the same drivers as outdated, even after the successful installation of the updated driver!
Summary
Beware of purchasing any software from Nova Development. If you require a future download of your purchased software and over 4 weeks has passed, your product key will no longer activate the product, UNLESS you purchase basically an insurance to keep your product key viable. This is unlike other companies that I have dealt with over the years who will actually assist their customers to reinstall their products. It would appear to me that Nova Development has no desire to maintain a repeat customer database, because I sure as %$*+^% won't buy any of their products in the future.