- Mar 9, 2014
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Does Any Of You Use Driver Updaters/Software?
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- Aug 4, 2016
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I use DUMO, I have used others but some small incremental updates on mainboard drivers etc to me are more trouble than they are worth & have given no notable improvements - Nvidia graphics I keep up to date - Of course if i was having a specific issue I would investigate other drivers but I'm not.
- Nov 26, 2017
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I tried it once, full of malware, adware and didn't work properly.
Which driver updater are you referring to?
Edit: I guess you're talking about DUmo. DUmo and other software from KC Software, is now free of adware. In the past there was the option to download adware free versions.
Automatic driver finders will install malicious items on your system, or install the wrong driver. For this reason, I do not use it, I do not recommend using it.
That literally never happens. Sometimes they will install the wrong drivers. Some driver updaters are better at matching the correct driver updates than others, meaning that for the most part they will install the right drivers.
- Nov 26, 2017
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I don't remember It was a couple of years ago.. Driver booster, driver downloader, driver finder or driver something. It downloaded drivers that didn't work and gave me a lot of pop ups and advertising.
They want your business so they're, for the most part, going to behave. I have no problems installing the major ones (DUMo, UCheck, DriverEasy, etc) for a look-see. Driver updaters had a bad rap in the past, but nowadays, you can use the better-known ones without cringing or diving for your on-demand scanner. Going online to search for drivers from their repositories may also provide them some user data. That's the "payment" for a free app.
It might come down to whether to allow the program to actually install your driver/s for you, especially if it's a paid version. It's more convenient that way but does have a modicum of risk. Many recommend a system image in that respect.
I only use the 'official' methods.
- Manufacturer's tool: Lenovo System Update (Lenovo Vantage on newer machines)
- Windows Updates: I don't install the optional driver updates unless I am having problems. I've only used it once to fix a Bluetooth issue I was experiencing.
I don't think these software are required for daily use, but are safe enough with diligence for the odd bi-yearly check up, on older machines.
That said, I have used IObit Driver Booster (free version) before to check for any out-dated driver. After updating, IObit was removed, as it was no longer required.
That said, I have used IObit Driver Booster (free version) before to check for any out-dated driver. After updating, IObit was removed, as it was no longer required.
- May 13, 2017
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So did WinAntivirus and WinAntispyware, but that does not mean, that all antiviruses are bad. Some products are fake, some suck, but some actually work.
- Jan 26, 2020
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I'm only using the manufacturer's tool, in my case, Lenovo System Update. Drivers updates through Windows Update are disabled.
Personally, I stick with what I get from the device manufacture for updates (after reading what is all up with the update - yes I'm a crazy dude that actually reads up on a update). Intel Support Assistant is a great tool that I have been using. However, I cannot stress that you want to stick with what the device manufacture is using for drivers. There are tons of reasons that they may not be jumping on the 'latest-and-greatest' updates.
Graphics drivers - I usually stick with updating from NVIDIA's website, but if I feel 'lazy' GeForce isn't too bad to use. Just gotta make sure you do a clean install and then check things out that all are good.
Driver updates from Windows Update... double edged sword at times. Sometimes good - sometimes in a rare case bad. Usually you can be a'ok with those updates, but if you git bit once or twice one wants to actually double check before 'blindly' installing.
Brian's big rule of thumb:
Thoughts about my rules of thumb/best practices?
~Brian
Graphics drivers - I usually stick with updating from NVIDIA's website, but if I feel 'lazy' GeForce isn't too bad to use. Just gotta make sure you do a clean install and then check things out that all are good.
Driver updates from Windows Update... double edged sword at times. Sometimes good - sometimes in a rare case bad. Usually you can be a'ok with those updates, but if you git bit once or twice one wants to actually double check before 'blindly' installing.
Brian's big rule of thumb:
- Manufacture's website for updates - best option
- Intel Support Assistant - for things from Intel - good option
- Windows Update - eh' good, but gotta double check for that rare time where a old driver could drop or problems could happen (yes super rare)
- Do some good research - ALWAYS - before updating a driver. As some have said - if its not security or stability question things a little. See what is what.
Thoughts about my rules of thumb/best practices?
~Brian
- Oct 2, 2020
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From time to time I install HP Support Assistant and use it to download and update drivers. Then I usually uninstall it.
- Aug 5, 2012
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I use DriverEasy PRO. With few clicks i update all my drivers and never had any issues with it, and i`m using it for ages.
- Nov 26, 2017
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I just use windows update which is automatic. My laptop doesn't require to update drivers manually. I don't even remember the time when I was updating drivers 
Remember Windows change the behaviour.I just use windows update which is automatic. My laptop doesn't require to update drivers manually. I don't even remember the time when I was updating drivers
They're listed them as optional updates which aren't installed automatically.
- Nov 26, 2017
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Thanks. I didn't notice that and I don't have this option probably because I'm still using the 18363.
Why still using 1909 build? 20H2 is newest one and 21H1 on the way.
So you already miss two versions. (20H1 + 20H2). Soon or later your 1909 is EoL
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