Deep_Level_Shark Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 is there any free software like drivermax ? ....this helps to keep track of driver update. there are lots of matches in google but i would like to know the recommended one. ...please suggest. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+jamesyfx Subscriber² Posted October 10, 2010 Subscriber² Share Posted October 10, 2010 If you've got a branded PC (i.e. Dell, Toshiba etc) they usually have drivers for your exact model on their website. Some even have update software built in (i.e. HP, Sony etc). Using driver update software isn't really recommended, they don't usually work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deep_Level_Shark Posted October 10, 2010 Author Share Posted October 10, 2010 If you've got a branded PC (i.e. Dell, Toshiba etc) they usually have drivers for your exact model on their website. Some even have update software built in (i.e. HP, Sony etc). Using driver update software isn't really recommended, they don't usually work. I know . but using driver update software is very much handy and keeps track of latest driver updates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tews Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 Its your computer, and if you want to take the risk using these types of programs its your call, but the safest way is to download them from the vendors website, and its free to boot... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tech Geek Alex Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 File Hippo is a good spot..... http://www.filehippo.com/ Thats what I use to check systems..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phenom II Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 http://www.drivereasy.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahhell Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 Be very careful. Most of those "helpful" apps are just scams or spyware. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nub Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 I wouldn't waste my time. Most of these are going to be complete crap / scams. Also, Windows update (in windows 7) does this out of the box. I would trust the FileHippo updater, but I don't know if that covers drivers or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Xinok Subscriber² Posted October 11, 2010 Subscriber² Share Posted October 11, 2010 Be very careful. Most of those "helpful" apps are just scams or spyware. I wouldn't waste my time. Most of these are going to be complete crap / scams. Also, Windows update (in windows 7) does this out of the box. I would trust the FileHippo updater, but I don't know if that covers drivers or not. You were right to be cautious about such software. However, DriverEasy is a real product, not a scam. http://www.softpedia.com/progClean/DriverEasy-Clean-149695.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frylock86 Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 What the heck are you doing? I would be vary weary of using one of these. Most driver updates come through Windows Update nowadays, or if not, can be easily obtained through a website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shra1 Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 I use Driver Detective from http://www.driverhq.com Back when I bought, they'd just launched and were selling keys for a lifetime to home users and for upto 10 pc's. They're a dependable service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick H. Supervisor Posted November 20, 2012 Supervisor Share Posted November 20, 2012 While I'm glad that Neowin was able to help you with a piece of software, this thread is now 4 years old. [Thread Closed] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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