Automatic driver updater

NorthernUnion · 6 May 12, 09:24

Guys does anyone know of an automatic latest driver checker and updater for free?
I can remember using one on an old PC but can't remember the name of it.
Thanks all.

DurgeDriven · 6 May 12, 22:48

There is only a couple drivers you even need worry about.

I would not take any of those programs to a rock fight.

NorthernUnion · 7 May 12, 04:42

Ok so putting this another way....i want to update my Radeon graphics card drivers but as i understand it it's best to uninstall the old drivers first.
What are my options?

gears · 7 May 12, 04:54

http://www.overclock.net/t/988215/ho...graphics-cards

DurgeDriven · 7 May 12, 05:52

+1

In old days I found registry and cleanup more important, these days I only use add/remove unless a particular driver turns out buggy in something and that has not happened in a fair while, at least with Nvidia.

Still it is good practice to do mentioned.
You should know what every folder in windows is and which are what in registry.

That way you can do a visual scan in seconds every few days and see if anything looks wierd.

BTW
I would not really do "express uninstall"
"Custom uninstall" will show you what you are removing.

For instance Nvidia and ATi can both have chipsets and hd audio drivers included in the same add/remove list. ( depending on your motherboard, etc )

Always do a "custom install" , like you may not want 1/2 the features offered.
eg: HD Audio , tools/software, auto updaters etc etc etc

NorthernUnion · 7 May 12, 07:54

Thanks boys!!

NorthernUnion · 8 May 12, 06:52

Updated drivers and have noticed replays in the RACE series of games looks a lot smoother. And the destorted white lines on the side of the track no longer look smudged.

Eyghon(NG) · 9 May 12, 22:07

IMO You don't really need a program they are just a waste of resources, these days many manufacturers offer an auto-detect facility that works pretty good, for example if you have an Intel Mobo http://downloadcenter.intel.com/, it will quite often say if your vid card is out of date but I prefer to use http://www.geforce.com/drivers for that, the latest nVidia Vid card drivers have built in Auto-Update including Beta Drivers. I have a lot of Logitech stuff so http://www.logitech.com/en-gb/support-downloads gets hit regular.

6 May 12, 09:24	#1
NorthernUnion Join Date: May 2010 Location: In the lap of the rugby league gods.	Automatic driver updater Guys does anyone know of an automatic latest driver checker and updater for free? I can remember using one on an old PC but can't remember the name of it. Thanks all.

6 May 12, 22:48	#2
DurgeDriven Join Date: Jan 2011	There is only a couple drivers you even need worry about. I would not take any of those programs to a rock fight.

7 May 12, 04:42	#3
NorthernUnion Join Date: May 2010 Location: In the lap of the rugby league gods.	Ok so putting this another way....i want to update my Radeon graphics card drivers but as i understand it it's best to uninstall the old drivers first. What are my options?

7 May 12, 04:54	#4
gears Donated Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Higgs Boson Age: 45	http://www.overclock.net/t/988215/ho...graphics-cards

7 May 12, 05:52	#5
DurgeDriven Join Date: Jan 2011	+1 In old days I found registry and cleanup more important, these days I only use add/remove unless a particular driver turns out buggy in something and that has not happened in a fair while, at least with Nvidia. Still it is good practice to do mentioned. You should know what every folder in windows is and which are what in registry. That way you can do a visual scan in seconds every few days and see if anything looks wierd. BTW I would not really do "express uninstall" "Custom uninstall" will show you what you are removing. For instance Nvidia and ATi can both have chipsets and hd audio drivers included in the same add/remove list. ( depending on your motherboard, etc ) Always do a "custom install" , like you may not want 1/2 the features offered. eg: HD Audio , tools/software, auto updaters etc etc etc

7 May 12, 07:54	#6
NorthernUnion Join Date: May 2010 Location: In the lap of the rugby league gods.	Thanks boys!!

8 May 12, 06:52	#7
NorthernUnion Join Date: May 2010 Location: In the lap of the rugby league gods.	Updated drivers and have noticed replays in the RACE series of games looks a lot smoother. And the destorted white lines on the side of the track no longer look smudged.

9 May 12, 22:07	#8
Eyghon(NG) Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: South Yorkshire, England. Age: 47	IMO You don't really need a program they are just a waste of resources, these days many manufacturers offer an auto-detect facility that works pretty good, for example if you have an Intel Mobo http://downloadcenter.intel.com/, it will quite often say if your vid card is out of date but I prefer to use http://www.geforce.com/drivers for that, the latest nVidia Vid card drivers have built in Auto-Update including Beta Drivers. I have a lot of Logitech stuff so http://www.logitech.com/en-gb/support-downloads gets hit regular.