Drivers are an important part of your computer as they tell your software how to work with the hardware. Since you are an important part of your machine, you need to keep your drivers up to date. There are apps to automatically update your drivers if you don’t want to get your hands dirty.
These applications will find out what kind of machine you have and what drivers it needs. Then they get the drivers they need and install them for you on your computer. Also, they first create a backup of your existing drivers in case something goes wrong and you need to roll back your drivers.
DriverPack Solution (Free)
DriverPack Solution is a small utility that helps you automatically find and install the necessary drivers on your computer. It has a huge database of drivers from all over the world and covers almost all types of computers.
Whether you’re using a Lenovo desktop or Asus laptop, you can use the app to find outdated drivers, back up drivers, and then download and install the latest drivers for various hardware components.
Comes in two versions:
The former requires an internet connection as it downloads drivers from the internet as needed.
The second version includes all the necessary drivers, so you don’t need an internet connection when installing the drivers. The latter is, of course, a large file as it consists of many driver files.
How to enable the driver backup option
- Run the application and check the box Run expert mode to access the main interface.
- Find the Settings option in the left sidebar and click it.
- Scroll down the settings screen and find the option “Back up driver (backup)”. Set the switch to ON.
- You can also enable the Create restore points option to create a restore point when you update your drivers.
How to automatically update drivers
- Every time you launch an application, it scans your computer for outdated drivers and lets you update them.
- In the main interface, you can click the Install All button to install all the updated drivers for your computer.
SlimDrivers (Free)
SlimDrivers is another free option to help you find and update outdated drivers on your Windows computer. On the main interface, you will find a large button that allows you to start checking for driver updates. It also helps you find the wrong drivers if you’ve ever installed them on your computer by mistake.
The app allows you to back up your drivers before updating them so you have something to resort to if something goes wrong. You can specify where the driver backups should be restored, and then you can restore them if and when needed.
An interesting feature of the app is that it allows you to create scan schedules Thus, the application automatically scans your computer for outdated drivers at the specified interval and allows you to automatically update the drivers.
How to enable driver backup
- Start the application and click on Options in the top menu bar.
- Select the tab labeled Backup to view the backup settings.
- Select the Automatically Select All Items check box. When backed up, it will select all your drivers.
How to schedule checks for driver updates
- Click Options on the main menu bar.
- Select the tab labeled Schedule.
- Enable the “Automatically check for driver updates” option.
- Specify when you want the application to check for new driver updates.
- Click Save at the bottom.
How to update drivers
- Go to the main interface and click “Start Scan”.
- You can view and install available updates on your computer.
Driver Booster (Paid)
Driver Booster is a multifunctional application for finding driver updates and installing them on your computer. It comes with dozens of customizable options, such as connecting to driver servers through a proxy and setting scan schedules.
If you’re looking for a quick way to update your drivers, all you have to do is hit the big Scan button on the main interface. It will update the drivers for you.
You can customize some of its features as follows.
How to enable driver backup
- Open the application, click the three horizontal lines in the upper left corner and select Preferences.
- Select Drivers from the left sidebar on the next screen.
- On the right sidebar, you will find the Auto Driver Backup option. before installing it. Check the box to ensure that the drivers are backed up before updating.
How to schedule a driver scan
- Open the settings menu in the application.
- Select Scheduler from the left sidebar.
- Turn on the option that says Scan at Fixed Frequency.
- Select an option from the drop-down list below the option.
- Pro users can use the “Automatically update drivers when system is idle” option. You can mark it if you have access to it.
- Finally, click OK at the bottom to save your changes.
DriverHub (free)
DriverHub is a neat and clean application that helps you find the latest official drivers for your devices and install them on your computer. It has a neatly organized interface that makes using the application easier and more enjoyable. All you have to do is click the Find Now button and the program will start searching for updates for your drivers.
It keeps a history of all the drivers you downloaded, so you know exactly what was downloaded to your computer. It also has a driver backup feature, so you don’t have to worry about new drivers not working on your computer.
It comes with several configurable options, such as the ability to specify where to download files and if you want to use the program in a different language.
How to update drivers
- Run the application on your PC.
- Click “Find Now” on the main interface.
- Please wait while the drivers are installed.
How to roll back a driver
- Click “Restore” in the left sidebar.
- Select the driver to roll back and click “Repair”.
Snail Driver (Free)
Snail Driver is a really compact and tiny tool that sits in one corner of the screen and helps you find and install new drivers on your computer. You can set it to start automatically when you boot your computer so that it starts looking for driver updates when you turn on your computer.
Although it is really a tiny tool, it contains all the basic functionality you need to update your drivers. It has error reporting function, driver backup function and the ability to create a system restore point.
It allows you to change the download location of the driver and also if you want to download driver updates to a folder other than the default folder.
How to enable driver backup
- Start the Snail Driver application on your computer.
- Click the small settings icon in the upper right corner of the application.
- Before installing the drivers, select both the Enable Main Driver Backup Feature and Enable Windows System Restore Point Creation.
How to update drivers
- Make sure you are in the main interface of the application.
- Click the Update button to start searching for driver updates.
On Windows 10, you can automatically update your drivers without even knowing what devices you have with the aforementioned apps. If after updates your devices start to work abnormally, you can always restore the drivers using the same applications.
How do I update drivers on a Windows computer? Have you ever used an automatic driver update app? Let us know in the comments below.
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