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A hardware driver search and update utility

A hardware driver search and update utility

Vote: (206 votes)

Program license: Free

Developer: DriverEasy

Version: 5.7.3.24843

Works under: Windows

Vote:

Program license

(206 votes)

Free

Developer

Version

DriverEasy

5.7.3.24843

Works under:

Windows

Pros

  • Updated daily
  • Massive driver database
  • Useful driver utilities

Cons

  • Cost to usability

Driver Easy is a Windows application that simplifies discovery and installation of device drivers.

Device drivers are what let the Windows operating system communicate with many different types of hardware. If a particular component isn’t recognized or operating properly, this app simplifies the process of finding the appropriate driver and installing it. What makes this program such a strong option is how user-friendly is. Even casual users with very little understanding of device drivers can find and install the drivers they need and overcome a wide range of driver-related problems.

Driver Easy doesn’t just search for and point to resources. The developers actually maintain a massive database of device drivers. In fact, the count was well in excess of eight million at the time of this writing. This database is updated on a daily basis, and those updates are pushed to your program daily. You can request the updates manually or have Driver Easy update automatically.

The program doesn’t just discover and install drivers. It can scan your entire system for outdated and incorrect drivers and offer remedies. It provides a host of ancillary utilities as well. Driver Uninstall uninstalls drivers comprehensively. Driver Backup lets you archive driver installations so that they can be restored later, and Driver Restore does just that. Offline mode lets Driver Easy still operate when you lack Internet access, and the program can help with Windows Update as well.

Perhaps the biggest issue with Driver Easy is one of price. Fortunately, if you’re reticent and perhaps unsure if the program will fix your problem, you can download and test the demo. If the demo finds a solution, then buy and use the program. Still, the program is relatively costly particularly when you consider that Windows 10 has gotten quite good at avoiding driver problems and the average user may only use Driver Easy once or twice.

Pros

  • Updated daily
  • Massive driver database
  • Useful driver utilities

Cons

  • Cost to usability