driver update software?

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  1. h4z3

    h4z3 MDL Novice

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    #1 h4z3, Sep 7, 2015
    what is the best driver update software out there?

    i've used driverbooster from iobit and it has worked fine, what do others use?
     
  2. fkar

    fkar MDL Recognized Advisor

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    #2 fkar, Sep 7, 2015
    Driver Reviver is also a good one!
     
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  3. MrMagic

    MrMagic MDL Guru

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    #3 MrMagic, Sep 7, 2015
    Driver Genius is my favourite, but it's paid
     
  4. shrinivas

    shrinivas MDL Member

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    #4 shrinivas, Sep 7, 2015
    If the system is working well, I think it is best to leave the drivers alone, updating to the latest often breaks them !
    Regards
     
  5. h4z3

    h4z3 MDL Novice

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    #5 h4z3, Sep 7, 2015 (OP)
    only if you don't know what you're doing
     
  6. MrMagic

    MrMagic MDL Guru

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    #6 MrMagic, Sep 7, 2015
    Updating to the latest drivers 'Rarely' breaks things, it happens, but only usually if you let something dumb like WU install them

    If you choose the correct drivers, and know what you're doing, you won't generally break anything
     
  7. Mutagen

    Mutagen MDL Addicted

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    #7 Mutagen, Sep 9, 2015
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    I have Driver Easy from a sid_16 giveaway. Not the highest rated, but seems to work okay. As already noted, keep backups, use with care, if it ain't broke, don't fix it.

    BTW - I've had more damage from "Speed Booster" programs than "diver updaters".