(Read Driver Booster's offline driver updater instructions for all the details.) From the Tools tab, choose the offline option to export the driver information, and then open that file on a computer that has a working internet connection. There's also an offline updater built-in. The program creates a restore point before installing a driver in the event something goes wrong with the installation. When new updates appear, they're downloaded from inside the program, so you can avoid having to get them manually from each manufacturer's website.īefore installing a driver, you can see how the new version compares with the currently installed driver, which is helpful. It runs automatically to find outdated drivers, and with support for over 6 million drivers (8 million if you pay) from over one thousand brands, there's a good chance it'll find what you need. It's compatible with all versions of Windows and makes updating drivers simple because it does all the heavy lifting for you. Use one, and you won't need to deal with Device Manager so much to update drivers manually, nor will you need to find and download drivers from manufacturers' websites.ĭriver Booster is the best option. While there are others we could include in this list, we've omitted them because they either are too restrictive or include malware. We routinely test each of them and can confirm they really are free, and they really do offer driver downloads they don't just scan for potential updates like some 'free' driver updaters.

differs from some free driver updaters in that it can check for outdated drivers automatically based on a schedule.' locates detailed information about your hardware and software, including outdated drivers.'īest for Scheduled Driver Scans: Driver Easy gives you immediate access to install the updates-with or without an internet connection.'īest for Info Beyond Just Drivers: DriversCloud makes updating drivers simple because it does all the heavy lifting for you.'īest for Offline Driver Installs: Snappy Driver Installer

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