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To maintain normal operation of your computer, you need to update drivers from time to time, but searching for and installing them manually is tedious and time-consuming. And why? After all, this work is easy to automate. Today we will look at the ten best programs for updating drivers on PCs and laptops of any brands and models.

Intel Driver Update Utility Installer is a proprietary utility for searching and updating drivers for any Intel product (processors, system logic, network devices, drives, server components, etc.). Compatible with Windows XP, 7, and newer editions of this system.

The utility automatically recognizes the PC hardware on which it is installed. Checking for new driver versions on the Intel website is carried out by clicking the “Search” button, downloading and installing at the user’s request.

In addition, the Intel Driver Update Utility Installer allows you to find and download drivers for any other Intel devices you choose from the list (“Search manually” option).

The developers warn that the application installs only standard drivers that do not take into account the characteristics of a particular brand of computer. Therefore, before you launch it, you should visit the website of the manufacturer of your PC or laptop and check if there is anything suitable there.

AMD Driver Autodetect

AMD Driver Autodetect is a similar proprietary tool from AMD. Designed to keep drivers for video cards of this brand up to date (except AMD FirePro).

After installation, the utility will monitor the relevance of video drivers and ensure they are updated in a timely manner. It automatically detects the model of the video card installed on the PC, as well as the bit depth and version of the operating system. Once launched, it checks to see if there is a new driver on the AMD website. If there is one, it reports it and offers to download it. To begin the installation, the user just needs to confirm his consent by clicking on the “Install” button.

AMD Driver Autodetect is also available exclusively in Windows version.

NVIDIA Update

NVIDIA Update is a proprietary Windows utility for installing drivers on NVIDIA devices. Like AMD Driver Autodetect, it independently recognizes hardware models and checks for the availability of the latest driver on the manufacturer's website. The decision about installation remains with the user.

DriverPack Solution

DriverPack Solution is a lifesaver for service engineers, system administrators and those who earn extra money by providing installation services for Windows and programs. The application is a huge collection of drivers for devices of various brands and models, as well as a module for installing them.

DriverPack Solution is released in two versions - online and offline.

  • The online distribution is intended for use on a PC that has an Internet connection. Its difference is its small file size (285 Kb). After launch, the program scans Windows for installed drivers and the relevance of their versions, after which it connects to the database (on its own server) and performs automatic updates.
  • The offline distribution (size 10.2 Gb) is intended for installing drivers on a machine not connected to the Internet. In addition to the installer, it includes a database of 960,000 drivers for Windows 7, XP, Vista, 8 (8.1) and 10, both 32 bit and 64 bit. After launch, the scanning module recognizes device types and installs drivers from its own offline database.

The online version of DriverPack Solution is convenient for regular home use. In addition to monitoring the relevance of drivers, it gives the user the opportunity to automatically install and update individual applications, remove software junk, view a list of equipment, information about the operating system and computer security.

The offline version is an emergency solution. Its task is to select not the best, but simply the appropriate driver to start the device. And in the future update it via the Internet.

DriverPack Solution and the proprietary utilities listed above are completely free.

Driver Genius

Driver Genius is a universal driver management tool. The latest edition of the program is the sixteenth, optimized for Windows 8 and 10, but can also run on older systems.

In addition to updating the versions of installed drivers, Driver Genius can:

  • Create backup copies of drivers and save them in the form of archives - regular and self-extracting, as well as in the form of an installer program (exe). To restore from a backup, you do not need to use Driver Genius.
  • Remove unused and faulty drivers.
  • Display information about computer hardware.

The backup function is a real treasure for those who often reinstall Windows. However, the program itself is not a gift: the cost of one license is $29.95. You can use it for free for only 30 days.

Snappy Driver Installer

Snappy Driver Installer is an application created by one of the developers of DriverPack Solution and has a lot in common with the latter. Also available in two versions: SDI Lite and SDI Full.

  • The SDI Lite option is a module for recognizing devices and searching for suitable drivers on the Internet. Its size is 3.6 Mb. It does not have its own base.
  • The SDI Full option is an installation module plus a base (31.6 Gb). Designed to install drivers regardless of Internet access.

Features of Snappy Driver Installer:

  • Works without installation (portable version only, can be run from a flash drive or DVD).
  • Completely free - no premium features or ads.
  • With an improved selection algorithm, which is based on the “do no harm” principle.
  • Features high scanning speed.
  • Before installing the driver, it creates a system restore point.
  • Allows you to change design themes according to the user's choice.
  • Multilingual (there is a version in Russian, Ukrainian and other national languages).
  • Adapted for Windows 10.

Driver Booster

iObit Driver Booster is an application loved by fans of computer games. It is produced in editions Free - free, and Pro - paid. The cost of subscription to the latter is 590 rubles per year.

Driver Booster has one single function - scanning the system for outdated drivers and installing updates in one click. And not simple updates, but (according to the developers) tuned to improve the performance of games.

is a free and very simple utility for installing and updating PC drivers based on Windows 7, 8 and 10. Its database includes only original, signed drivers from the official websites of equipment manufacturers.

The application is designed for users with no experience. Russian language support, a minimum of settings and one-button control virtually eliminate the possibility of something being confused or broken. And if the new driver turns out to be unsuitable, DriverHub will remove it from the system and replace the old one.

All DriverHub features:

  • Search for missing ones, update outdated drivers and additional software. Automatic installation.
  • Simple and expert operating mode. In expert mode, the user can select a driver from several available ones; in simple mode, the program itself selects the optimal version.
  • Daily update of the driver database.
  • Storing download history.
  • Restore - rollback drivers to previous versions.
  • Displays basic information about your computer.
  • Launch Windows system utilities from its interface.

DriverMax Free

DriverMax is a free, simple, English-language utility whose main purpose is to update drivers. Unlike other free applications, it has another useful option - creating a system rollback point and a backup of installed drivers of the user's choice. As well as restoring from a backup.

After installation, DriverMax persistently reminds you that it would be a good idea to register on the site and buy a paid license with advanced functions, one of which is fully automatic operation. Annual use starts at $10.39.

Driver Magician

Driver Magician is the last hero of today's review. In the recent past, I had 2 versions, one of which was free. Today there is only a paid one left with a 13-day trial period. The license cost is $29.95.

There is no Russian language in Driver Magician, but it is not difficult to use. The range of features is approximately the same as in Driver Genius:

  • Scan and update.
  • Creating backup copies of drivers with the ability to restore both using and without using the program (the backup is saved as a zip archive or an installer application).
  • Uninstalling the driver.
  • Backup and restore of individual user folders - Internet Explorer Favorites, Desktop and Documents, as well as the system registry (in one file).
  • Identification of devices unknown to the system.

During the trial period, the program is fully functional. Compatible with any version of Windows.

That's probably all. Choose what you like best and use it.

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Drivers for Intel components are sometimes very difficult to find. However, you can make this process easier for yourself and automatically identify Intel components - download drivers and install them on your computer. Read our instructions.

Often, many users have problems when the operating system cannot recognize a particular device. When you go into Device Manager, you find that it displays one or more “unknown devices,” indicated by an exclamation point in a yellow triangle.
In some situations, errors appear when installing Nvidia video card software, when the installer displays a message that it is impossible to continue installing Nvidia, you must first install Intel drivers. What should I do to solve this problem?

But now, if your computer has an Intel motherboard or uses other components from this brand, you can easily solve this problem using a special Intel program.

The Intel Driver Update Utility will first scan your computer, detect components from that company, and automatically download and install missing or outdated drivers. Not only does it provide quick access to the latest Intel drivers, but in many cases it is able to recognize components labeled as "Unknown Device".

How to recognize components through Intel Driver Update Utility

Intel Driver Update Utility simplifies the entire recognition, installation, and update process. It is able to recognize the drivers of the following Intel components:

  • Video cards (such as Intel i5 and i7 integrated graphics processors);
  • Sound cards (integrated on motherboards);
  • Wi-Fi network cards;
  • Ethernet network cards;
  • Chipsets;
  • Intel motherboards;
  • Intel NUC (Intel mini-computers);
  • Intel Compute Stick (microcomputer in the form of a flash drive).

If any component from the above list is installed on your PC, the Intel Driver Update Utility will recognize it automatically. In addition, if you use miniature Intel NUC or Intel Compute Stick computers, the program will load all the necessary drivers for the system to function correctly.

Using the utility is quite simple. After launching it, a window will be displayed through which you can search for missing or new versions of drivers. First, click on the Start scan button and wait until they appear in the “Available drivers for your product” section.

Before downloading, you can create a separate folder to store them. First click on the icon in the Download Directory field and specify the folder into which you will download the files. To download, click on Download.

Once downloaded, you can install them directly from the Intel Driver Update Utility or do it manually by running each installer from the specified folder.

The application not only allows you to automatically recognize devices. You can use it to download any other drivers for Intel devices. To do this, first use the “Search manually” option to find the appropriate driver and select the appropriate option. Thanks to it, it becomes possible to load drivers from another computer.

Alternative installation method

The first thing you need to do after reinstalling the system is to install all the drivers for the computer to function properly. This process is quite lengthy and labor-intensive, but it can be sped up by first creating a backup copy of your current drivers before reinstalling the system. Then, without much hassle, you can install them on a “clean” system.

To create a copy, we use the Free Driver Backup application, which allows you to quickly back up selected (or all) drivers.

Creating a backup via Free Driver Backup

The application will automatically scan your computer for all drivers and display them in a simple list. Opposite each one, his name will be displayed, as well as the recommended action on the Action tab. By default, only Recommended ones are displayed. To display all, you need to go to the Scan Driver menu and select Scan all drivers.

To start copying, first select in the list those items that you want to save, or all (Select all), and then click on the Backup button. Unfortunately, the application does not offer to select a folder for saving, so after creating it you can find it in the directory with the program.

The tool also allows you to create other data archives - browser history, individual pages from Internet Explorer, and also, which is very important, the system registry. All these options can be found in the Plugins tab.

After a reinstallation or a clean installation of the system, drivers can be restored using the Device Manager. First, right-click on Start and select Device Manager.

The manager window displays a list of all components of the PC. If, for example, you need to recognize a network card (it can be found by its name in the Network Adapters section), right-click on it and select “Update Driver”.

Then select “Search and install drivers manually” in the window that opens, and then specify the path to the folder where the backup is located (by default, the BackUp folder in the Free Driver Backup program directory).

Conclusion

Creating a backup copy is a very convenient solution and will save a lot of time searching. If you are installing a new driver and want to protect yourself from problems by returning to the previous version, make a backup copy first. This is also a very useful option when old components are installed on your PC, for which you cannot find drivers on official websites.

Due to the fact that the backup copy is saved in the directory with the program, we recommend installing Free Driver Backup not on the system partition. This way, you will protect it from accidental formatting when reinstalling the system. Better yet, copy it to another local drive or flash drive.

Having the proper drivers for your devices is very important for the proper functioning of your computer system. They are a key component of a computer system, but we often forget about them, which can lead to various performance problems. Updating your drivers to the latest version will help you get maximum performance from your equipment. But the problem is that most of us don't update device software unless it's offered by Microsoft Updates or Intel's driver update system.

In most cases, there is no need to install new software for devices if the equipment is working properly. But sometimes it may be important to update the drivers because perhaps the manufacturer is releasing some performance or security updates. This is the most important reason why you need a professional driver management tool - and what better than a free program!

Here are the best free Intel driver updaters for Windows. This software will make it easy to install new software and will be especially useful for those who do not want to manually check for updates.

Double Driver

Double Driver is a free software backup program for Windows devices. Some drivers are not always available on the Internet, and when there is no CD and you need to create a backup copy of some important installed software, Double Driver comes in handy. This is a very simple and useful tool that will not only allow you to check detailed information about the drivers installed on your PC, but will also help you easily create backups, restore and save selected programs.

Snappy Driver

Snappy Driver Installer is a handy tool that allows you to install and update drivers on your Windows PC. This is the best application to use, especially if you have recently formatted your computer or updated your OS, because it can work offline and does not require an Internet connection to work.

Main functions of the application:

  • written in C/C++;
  • many topics;
  • can find the most suitable driver for any of your devices and will support you every step of the installation;
  • offers fast installation and launch indexing;
  • The driver updater is portable - you can easily run it from USB as no installation is required;
  • supports installation from driver archives and folders;
  • creates screenshots to emulate external systems;
  • has a multilingual interface.

Overall, Snappy Driver Installer is a great tool to help you update the driver on your laptop.

Device Doctor

Device Doctor is a free software for Windows PC to update drivers. The software is popular due to its detailed scanning, as the application can find unidentified firewood that is usually not detected by Windows by default. Device Doctor's database includes almost all major hardware device manufacturers and currently has drivers for more than 13 million devices and PCs.

AMD Driver Autodetect

AMD Driver Autodetect scans the entire operating system as well as your computer's graphics card and determines if any update is available. The utility also allows you to download the official update with just one click. Easy installation and auto detection are the main features of the AMD Driver Autodetect tool.

Timely updating of device drivers is very useful, as it can improve hardware performance, add functions or controls, and improve the stability and functionality of the computer. The application will allow you to change hardware settings, determine drivers for each device, as well as install, remove, update, roll back, enable, disable drivers.

DUMo Update Monitor

DUMo Update Monitor is a free Windows software that automatically checks to see if your system has the latest versions of drivers and helps keep your computer up to date and secure. If Dumo is installed on your PC, you don't need to check the software output manually - the tool sends you a notification when any update is available for the drivers on your PC.

Drivers are very important components of any computer system and updating them is critical. Knowing when and how to update software is not as easy as we would like. Most users believe that firewood needs to be updated constantly. And, if you are one of them, KC Softwares has great news for you. Drivers Update Monitor, as the name implies, will help you manage all the drivers installed on your PC.

While you can always backup, uninstall, disable, rollback, update device drivers using Device Manager in Windows, DUMo automates this process. If you have DUMo installed on your Windows PC, you don't need to check the hardware manufacturer's websites. According to the developer, the program automatically detects installed hardware and protects your computer using the latest version of the necessary hardware drivers!

Updating your drivers can fix PC performance issues and improve the security, stability, and speed of your machine. Updates released by manufacturers often bring new hardware features, but the main problem is how and where to find the updates. The most common method of checking for updates is to visit the manufacturer's website and check for available downloads, then download them to your computer.

DUMo does all this automatically. This is a one-stop solution that will help you get detailed information about all the drivers installed on your PC and also ensure that you have the latest releases. This application is easy to use, and when you first launch it, it will begin scanning the operating system and detecting installed drivers. After a few seconds, the program will display the entire list of installed software, along with the version number and manufacturer. DUMo also shows your current RAM and CPU usage.

DUMo (Driver Update Monitor) is a useful program that displays a complete list of drivers installed on your computer. However, the program does only half the job. By double-clicking any of the drivers from the list, you can go to the KC Softwares page, where you will get a link to the Google search page. The app does not provide a direct link to the manufacturer's website.

Dell Update Utility

Dell offers several tools for its PC users, including the Dell Support Center software to help you keep your Intel-based Dell running smoothly. As for determining the necessary firewood, Dell automates the entire process. It will detect the model of the device and components and find out what kind of firewood is needed.

Dell Update is a small tool that automatically updates important patches and device software when they become available. It will offer only those drivers that are needed for your computer. This ensures that your computer receives the most important updates without having to check online and install them yourself. Once the tool completes the scan, it will suggest new software versions (if available).

IObit Driver Booster

IObit Driver Booster Free can make your work easier. Driver Booster is a free software updater for Windows 10/8/7 that scans your computer for outdated drivers and updates them with one click. IObit Driver Booster is available in both free and premium versions. The free version offers the following features:

  • automatic scanning and identification of outdated, missing and damaged firewood;
  • download and update legacy software using One-Click;
  • smaller software package with new compression algorithm;
  • more secure update with WHQL software.

Thanks to its huge database, IObit Driver Booster supports more than 400,000 devices and software. After installation, the program automatically scans your computer, detects incorrect, missing or outdated drivers and fixes them.

After a preset frequency, the program automatically starts scanning your PC and in a few minutes will give a detailed report that includes a list of outdated programs, as well as UpToDate versions. All you have to do is click the “Update Now” button and the software will start downloading, installing and updating outdated drivers. Before installing the updated version, a restore point is automatically created.

The program includes options for checking backup versions of device software and, if necessary, restoring them. Here you can also see system restore points created using Driver Booster.

Click on the Toolkit icon in the top right corner of the main window and you can see the entire toolkit where you can fix various errors such as no sound, network failure, device error, wrong resolution error, eject device error, etc. Software contains 300,000 device software versions, and the list is constantly growing. Depending on the speed of the computer, the update can be done in an instant.

Once the scan is complete, users should view a list of all the drivers available for update. One click and each of them will be automatically downloaded and installed. There aren't a lot of settings here, which is great because the utility doesn't require a lot of features to work. Overall a great program to upgrade to.

Process for updating Intel drivers using the Intel Driver Update Utility

Intel Driver Update Utility automatically identifies, finds and installs updated drivers for your system. The software thoroughly checks the system, suggests the necessary chipset updates and downloads them only after receiving your permission. It does not collect any personal information. The simple and user-friendly interface makes it worth adding to the list of free firewood update software for Windows computers.

To launch the application, click the “Run Analysis” button. After a couple of minutes, the application will provide a list of components, including the graphics adapter, whose software can be updated. In addition to information about updates, the software provides a description of the manufacturers and versions of installed and new drivers.

To install the software, check the boxes next to the required items (Intel video cards, motherboard components, etc.) and click the “Download” button. The utility will download and install the software on its own.

How to Download and Update Intel Drivers Manually

The Intel Driver Update Utility program provides the ability to manually update the software of motherboard components on both Windows 7 and other versions of the OS.

How to update the software manually? To do this, select “Manual” in the program menu. A list of available Intel products will appear. Select your motherboard in it and click the “Find drivers” button. After analysis, the program will offer to download and install their latest versions.

Before updating device drivers, be sure to create a system restore point first. A computer running Windows must always have updated drivers, regardless of whether a newer version of the operating system is installed. Updating drivers helps you get the best performance from your PC and other hardware devices.