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In modern versions operating system Windows (Windows 7, 8, 8.1, as well as 2008R2 Server, 2012 Server) has a built-in driver search service via the Internet that works quite well. Using this function, you can easily and quickly update the driver for common devices from well-known manufacturers, for example, Intel video adapters or Intel and Broadcom network cards, Intel chipsets etc.

One interesting incident prompted us to write this article. The client complained that network access to the remote desktop server was regularly lost. We inspected and saw that network card Broadcom periodically loses its IP address for no apparent reason. When we visited the official website of Broadcom, we saw that installed version driver is the latest. And so, for the sake of experiment, we launched a search for updated drivers using Windows Server 2008 R2. To our surprise, Microsoft offered us some unknown updated Broadcom driver, after which the network card worked like clockwork. And why this version of the driver was not on the official website and why it ended up in the Microsoft database, we do not know and cannot know.

Updating the driver using Windows

For the function to work you need:

Internet access;
enabled search function for device drivers.

Press Win + Break to open the System window.

In the window System properties select tab Equipment and click on the button Device installation options:

In the window Device installation options set the switch to position Yes, do it automatically (recommended) and press the button Save:

Now in the window System click on the link device Manager:

In the window device Manager Find the desired device in the appropriate group. Right click on it and select Update drivers:

(We will show the process of updating drivers using the example of an Intel video adapter)

In the next window, click on the button Automatic search for updated drivers:

If the system detects an updated driver in the database, the message

After downloading, installation will follow. All you have to do is wait:

When you see the message Update software For of this device completed successfully, press the button Close:

Click the button Yes to restart the computer:

After rebooting the computer, we see that the video adapter drivers were correctly identified and installed:

To maintain normal operation of your computer, you need to update drivers from time to time, but searching for and installing them manually is tedious and time-consuming. And why? After all, this work is easy to automate. Today we will look at the ten best programs for updating drivers on PCs and laptops of any brands and models.

Intel Driver Update Utility Installer is a proprietary utility for searching and updating drivers for any Intel products(processors, system logic, network devices, drives, server components and other things). Compatible with Windows XP, 7, and newer editions of this system.

The utility automatically recognizes the PC hardware on which it is installed. Checking for new driver versions on the Intel website is carried out by clicking the “Search” button, downloading and installing at the user’s request.

In addition, the Intel Driver Update Utility Installer allows you to find and download drivers for any other Intel devices you choose from the list (“Search manually” option).

The developers warn that the application installs only standard drivers that do not take into account the characteristics of a particular brand of computer. Therefore, before you launch it, you should visit the website of the manufacturer of your PC or laptop and check if there is anything suitable there.

AMD Driver Autodetect

AMD Driver Autodetect is a similar proprietary tool from AMD. Designed to keep drivers for video cards of this brand up to date (except AMD FirePro).

After installation, the utility will monitor the relevance of video drivers and ensure they are updated in a timely manner. It automatically detects the model of the video card installed on the PC, as well as the bit depth and version of the operating system. Once launched, it checks to see if there is a new driver on the AMD website. If there is one, it reports it and offers to download it. To begin the installation, the user just needs to confirm his consent by clicking on the “Install” button.

AMD Driver Autodetect is also available exclusively in Windows version.

NVIDIA Update

NVIDIA Update is a proprietary Windows utility for installing drivers on NVIDIA devices. Like AMD Driver Autodetect, it independently recognizes hardware models and checks for the availability of the latest driver on the manufacturer's website. The decision about installation remains with the user.

DriverPack Solution

DriverPack Solution is a lifesaver for service engineers, system administrators and those who earn extra money by providing services Windows installation and programs. The application is a huge collection of drivers for devices of various brands and models, as well as a module for installing them.

DriverPack Solution is released in two versions - online and offline.

The online distribution is intended for use on a PC that has an Internet connection. Its difference is its small file size (285 Kb). After launch, the program scans Windows for installed drivers and the relevance of their versions, after which it connects to the database (on own server) and performs automatic updates.
The offline distribution (size 10.2 Gb) is intended for installing drivers on a machine not connected to the Internet. In addition to the installer, it includes a database of 960,000 drivers for Windows 7, XP, Vista, 8 (8.1) and 10, both 32 bit and 64 bit. After launch, the scanning module recognizes device types and installs drivers from its own offline database.

The online version of DriverPack Solution is convenient for permanent home use. In addition to monitoring the relevance of drivers, it gives the user the opportunity to automatically install and update individual applications, remove software junk, view a list of equipment, information about the operating system and computer security.

The offline version is an emergency solution. Its task is to select not the best, but simply the appropriate driver to start the device. And in the future update it via the Internet.

DriverPack Solution and the proprietary utilities listed above are completely free.

Driver Genius

Driver Genius is a universal driver management tool. The latest edition of the program is the sixteenth, optimized for Windows 8 and 10, but can also run on older systems.

In addition to updating the versions of installed drivers, Driver Genius can:

Create backup copies of drivers and save them in the form of archives - regular and self-extracting, as well as in the form of an installer program (exe). To restore from a backup, you do not need to use Driver Genius.
Remove unused and faulty drivers.
Display information about computer hardware.

The backup function is a real treasure for those who often reinstall Windows. However, the program itself is not a gift: the cost of one license is $29.95. You can use it for free for only 30 days.

Snappy Driver Installer

Snappy Driver Installer is an application created by one of the developers of DriverPack Solution and has a lot in common with the latter. Also available in two versions: SDI Lite and SDI Full.

The SDI Lite option is a device recognition and search module suitable drivers on the Internet. Its size is 3.6 Mb. It does not have its own base.
The SDI Full option is an installation module plus a base (31.6 Gb). Designed to install drivers regardless of Internet access.

Features of Snappy Driver Installer:

Works without installation (portable version only, can be run from a flash drive or DVD).
Completely free - no premium features or ads.
With an improved selection algorithm, which is based on the “do no harm” principle.
Different high speed scanning.
Before installing the driver, it creates a system restore point.
Allows you to change design themes according to the user's choice.
Multilingual (there is a version in Russian, Ukrainian and other national languages).
Adapted for Windows 10.

Driver Booster

iObit Driver Booster is a fan-favorite app computer games. It is produced in editions Free - free, and Pro - paid. The cost of subscription to the latter is 590 rubles per year.

Driver Booster has one single function - scanning the system for out-of-date drivers and installing updates in one click. And not simple updates, but (according to the developers) tuned to improve the performance of games.

- free and very simple utility to install and update PC drivers on Windows based 7, 8 and 10. Its database includes only original, signed drivers from the official websites of equipment manufacturers.

The application is designed for users with no experience. Russian language support, a minimum of settings and one-button control virtually eliminate the possibility of something being confused or broken. What if new driver turns out to be unsuitable, DriverHub will remove it from the system and return the old one to its place.

All DriverHub features:

Search for missing ones, update outdated drivers and additional software. Automatic installation.
Simple and expert operating mode. IN expert mode the user can choose a driver from several available ones; in simple cases, the program itself selects the optimal version.
Daily updating of the driver database.
Storing download history.
Recovery - rollback drivers to previous versions.
Displays basic information about your computer.
Launching system Windows utilities from your interface.

DriverMax Free

DriverMax is a free, simple, English-language utility whose main purpose is to update drivers. Unlike others free applications it contains another useful option - creating a system rollback point and backup of installed drivers at the user's discretion. As well as restoring from a backup.

After installation, DriverMax persistently reminds you that it would be a good idea to register on the site and buy a paid license with advanced functions, one of which is completely automatic operation. Annual use starts at $10.39.

Driver Magician

Driver Magician is the last hero of today's review. In the recent past, I had 2 versions, one of which was free. Nowadays there is only a paid one with a 13-day trial period. The license cost is $29.95.

There is no Russian language in Driver Magician, but it is not difficult to use. The range of features is approximately the same as in Driver Genius:

Scan and update.
Creation backup copies drivers with the ability to restore both with and without the use of a program (the backup is saved as a zip archive or an installer application).
Uninstalling the driver.
Backing up and restoring individual user folders - Favorites Internet Explorer, Desktop and Documents, and - system registry(one file).
Identification of devices unknown to the system.

During the trial period, the program is fully functional. Compatible with any Windows versions.

That's probably all. Choose what you like best and use it.

It is not enough for a modern computer to have powerful hardware to meet all user requirements.

In addition, the software part of the system must be configured correctly - the OS must be installed and the necessary Drivers for Windows 8. perform a connecting function between the hardware and computer programs.

The Windows 8 operating system has been known on the market for quite some time, so it has almost complete support from software developers.

Where to get drivers

There are many ways to get drivers for the Eight:

The disk that comes with the new device. It contains not only drivers, but also sometimes proprietary programs from the manufacturer. The main disadvantage of drivers from the disk is that they may be outdated.
Drivers can be downloaded from the support page on the manufacturer's website. These are the most modern ones.
Unofficial sites also have large libraries of drivers. You can find old drivers on them that have already been removed from the official developer sites.
To the operating room Windows system 8 preinstalled special utilities who know how to independently search and install drivers for computer components.

How to install automatically

Before installing the driver for Windows 8 yourself, you can enable automatic search in the settings of your personal computer.

To do this you need:

Open the control panel by right-clicking on the “Start” button;
Change the menu display mode to “Small icons”;
Go to the section related to devices and printers;
In the window that opens, select the icon with the image of a PC and right-click on it;
Click on “Device installation options”.
Then a window will appear in which you need to click “Yes”, and then “Save”.

How to install manually

Sometimes the operating system fails to install drivers automatically; it is recommended to install drivers manually:

Open control panel;
Double-click on “Device Manager”;
Select a device without a driver in the list that opens;
Right-click on it and select “Update drivers”;
This will cause additional window, in which you need to select “Automatically search for updated drivers.”

To simplify the process of installing drivers, third-party developers offer a variety of programs for Windows 8. One of the most common is. It independently searches for drivers and installs them if necessary. In addition, the program checks developer sites for updates.

Important point!

To protect yourself from loss of information (if a failure occurs when installing drivers), do not forget to copy important data from your computer/laptop to external drives before updating drivers in this way.

All drivers for the operating system Windows systems 8 (32/64-bit versions) – drp.su/ru. Fully automatic installation all the necessary drivers.