If you ever suspect that your drivers might be getting outdated or you just simply want to make sure that you have the newest drivers for all your hardware, this is the kind of program that can make your life a lot easier and it even comes with a few hidden gems.
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Scanning
Driver Detective can automatically detect all the drivers on you computer that are out of date. An added bonus is that this program searches for drivers which are specifically suitable for your computer’s make and model. Scanning for outdated drivers is really easy, it takes just a few seconds and is completely automated. You can even use the Driver Assistant function in the tools tab to enable weekly or monthly automated scans. You can also choose to disable scanning for System Device drivers.
Intelligent scanning
In the tools tab you can switch between scan intelligence settings. This means that you can either prioritize OEM match (drivers from the original manufacturer of the computer), universal match (universal drivers) or motherboard match (for if your computer is custom built). You can enable using Microsoft as an additional driver provider from the tools/scan configuration section.
Fixing and updating
After finding outdated or problematic drivers, the user is presented with a choice to fix or update the driver(s). You can also find more information about the outdated/problematic driver(s) by reading the provided Device or Driver info below the “Fix” button . In case any problems should arise, the user has the option of reading solution articles or even contacting support via links provided in the program. You can also search for alternative drivers but this option should only be used in order to troubleshoot drivers, it is always better to try the recommended driver first. All drivers that are downloaded onto your computer will go to a predefined folder that you can change in the tools tab.
Unplugged devices
Driver detective can also find drivers for devices that are currently disconnected, for example – smartphones, smartcard readers, printers, input devices and storage devices. This function can potentially help you clear compatibility issues with these devices if they happen to be connecting or functioning improperly. This function can however be disabled in the tools tab.
EZ Migrator
This nifty and very useful function will make OS changing or reformatting really easy by scanning all the hardware on your computer and downloading all the latest drivers for your destination OS. This means you can easily put all of the downloaded driver software (which will be compatible with your new OS) onto an external USB drive or CD. After you install your new OS, just plug in the USB drive or insert the CD and you’re golden. This function can also be used to create a backup for all of your necessary drivers – safety is a cheap and effective insurance policy.
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Conclusion
Driver Detective has great functionality, fast scanning speeds and a large driver database. This program will help you save time and unnecessary hassle that sometimes comes with windows driver installation. Due to customizable scan intelligence you can most certainly find all the drivers that your devices will ever need. A great added bonus is the EZ Migrator function which can really make your life easy when switching OS or when you just want to make a backup. All this for the price of 29.95$.
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If you don’t enjoy keeping an eye on your drivers all the time and you are thinking of switching your OS or just want to back up all of your drivers, this program is not a bad pick.