File Details |
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| File Size | 0.3 MB |
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| License | Shareware, $29.95 |
| Operating System | Windows 7/8/Vista/XP |
| Date Added | July 15, 2015 |
| Total Downloads | 616 |
| Publisher | PC Drivers Headquarters, Inc. |
| Homepage | Driver Detective |
Publisher's Description
Driver Detective software is designed to quickly locate the most current drivers specific to your computer system through its user friendly interface and access to an extensive database. Driver Detective saves the frustration and extensive time investment usually associated with updating drivers.
Latest Reviews
CyberDoc999 reviewed v9.1.4.35 on Feb 8, 2015
worst program ever made
CyberDoc999 reviewed v8.1.0.13 on May 28, 2013
spyware adware
Philidor reviewed v7.0.0 on Jun 30, 2011
I have used Driver Detective for years. It has the financial advantage of not requiring a subscription. [Edit: The site now shows ~$20 for a one-year subscription. Apparently, there has been a change in policy since my purchase.] But it doesn't identify updates quickly or perfectly. For example, both ATI and Creative updates have been available for some time without being recognized.
In addition, it has difficulty identifying when Intel updates have occurred. For example, the Intel site's software update utility
http://www.intel.com/p/en_US/support/detect/
shows my chipset software is up to date, but Driver Detective still shows the software as out-of-date. There's an elaborate way to force recognition of an update, but I haven't used it.
In addition, some of the updates shown are for different products from the one to be updated.
Thi software is a time-saver, but it isn't perfect. Live customer support chat is available, and that can help.
CyberDoc999 reviewed v9.1.4.35 on Feb 8, 2015
worst program ever made
CyberDoc999 reviewed v8.1.0.13 on May 28, 2013
spyware adware
Philidor reviewed v7.0.0 on Jun 30, 2011
I have used Driver Detective for years. It has the financial advantage of not requiring a subscription. [Edit: The site now shows ~$20 for a one-year subscription. Apparently, there has been a change in policy since my purchase.] But it doesn't identify updates quickly or perfectly. For example, both ATI and Creative updates have been available for some time without being recognized.
In addition, it has difficulty identifying when Intel updates have occurred. For example, the Intel site's software update utility
http://www.intel.com/p/en_US/support/detect/
shows my chipset software is up to date, but Driver Detective still shows the software as out-of-date. There's an elaborate way to force recognition of an update, but I haven't used it.
In addition, some of the updates shown are for different products from the one to be updated.
Thi software is a time-saver, but it isn't perfect. Live customer support chat is available, and that can help.