Automatic Driver Updater?

[hcstnfrd]

Hi, I was curious if there was some sort of RELIABLE software that could scan my system and detect if I have out of date drivers. I see a lot of gimmicky programs advertising this capabilty, but I don't want it to be bs and my system just get all out of whack.

And please I really want something free. Or any suggestions to do this without software (if there's anything windows integrated that will manage this for me)

 

[w7pro]

Depending on the version of Windows 7 you have, you can do driver updates through Windows Update: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/Update-a-driver-for-hardware-that-isnt-working-properly

Personally, I think it's a good idea to do it manually, particuarly on printers, keyboards, monitors, just to see if they need to be done at all.

-- Ryan
Windows Outreach Team

 

[davcon]

Well if your using an Intel or Nvidia chipset just go to their sites.
They have automatic tools that will tell you.
Same goes for some prebuilts like Dell.
It's always best to know your hardware and go directly to the manufacturers site.
http://www.intel.com/p/en_US/support/detect/
http://www.nvidia.com/Download/ScannForce.aspx?lang=en-us

 

[hcstnfrd]

Best answer selected by hcstnfrd.

 

[klepp0906]

driver fusion or driver magician

i love that no one answered his question. Ive found 3 posts regarding driver updaters and so far in each one tomshardware is chock full of people putting in their opinions when thats not what was requested.

Go Go USA reading comprehension and skewed self importance.