Someone reviewed v on Jul 5, 2022

Pros: 555

Cons: 555

Bottom Line: 555

some guy reviewed v7.6.0 on Jul 22, 2020

Pros: great hardware driver updater

Cons: bloated trys to install a bunch of crap

Bottom Line: I usually install it then run it then DELETE IT due to its bloated and want to instal other software

andrewsmithjp reviewed v7.5.0.741 on Jun 29, 2020

Pros: Tools like this always imprint themselves wherever they pass. To say that it's the best driver updater is a bit exaggerated but still, it's highly recommended to use it and also to test other tools. As far as I'm concerned, I've used other ones and my drivers have all been updated after a simple scan on my Windows pc.

Cons: It is a bit exaggerated

Bottom Line: Tools like this always imprint themselves wherever they pass. To say that it's the best driver updater is a bit exaggerated but still, it's highly recommended to use it and also to test other tools. As far as I'm concerned, I've used other ones and my drivers have all been updated after a simple scan on my Windows pc.

Pkshadow reviewed v6.4.0 on Apr 12, 2019

Pros: Does what it says updates drivers.

If you have a Motherboard (M/B) that is in warranty then go to the manufactures site and update everything from there.

Use this program when out of warranty only. The Pro version actually has the needed drivers that you possibly want.

Slimdrivers is found as a PUP/Spyware by Malwarebytes Pro.

If running Windows 10 then Microsoft will have stuffed you with drivers that work. You would need to turn updating drivers off in Win10 if are a gamer or a high end system and know what your want/do.
howtogeek.com/302595/how-to-stop-windows-10-from-automatically-
updating-hardware-drivers/

All in all program is comparable to DriverMax.

Also yes do untick everything as it is bloatware if install the rest of the Iobit family of programs or do not uncheck free stuff.

Use with cation.

Cons: Does what it says updates drivers.

If you have a Motherboard (M/B) that is in warranty then go to the manufactures site and update everything from there.

Use this program when out of warranty only. The Pro version actually has the needed drivers that you possibly want.

Slimdrivers is found as a PUP/Spyware by Malwarebytes Pro.

If running Windows 10 then Microsoft will have stuffed you with drivers that work. You would need to turn updating drivers off in Win10 if are a gamer or a high end system and know what your want/do.
howtogeek.com/302595/how-to-stop-windows-10-from-automatically-
updating-hardware-drivers/

All in all program is comparable to DriverMax.

Also yes do untick everything as it is bloatware if install the rest of the Iobit family of programs or do not uncheck free stuff.

Use with cation.

Bottom Line: Does what it says updates drivers.

If you have a Motherboard (M/B) that is in warranty then go to the manufactures site and update everything from there.

Use this program when out of warranty only. The Pro version actually has the needed drivers that you possibly want.

Slimdrivers is found as a PUP/Spyware by Malwarebytes Pro.

If running Windows 10 then Microsoft will have stuffed you with drivers that work. You would need to turn updating drivers off in Win10 if are a gamer or a high end system and know what your want/do.
howtogeek.com/302595/how-to-stop-windows-10-from-automatically-
updating-hardware-drivers/

All in all program is comparable to DriverMax.

Also yes do untick everything as it is bloatware if install the rest of the Iobit family of programs or do not uncheck free stuff.

Use with cation.

some guy reviewed v6.0.2 on Sep 18, 2018

Pros: finds drivers fast

Cons: nags to buy the proversion

Bottom Line: great tool a must have

some guy reviewed v3.5.0 on Jul 26, 2016

fantastic best in its class, also slimdrivers is good to but uncheck box to not install the bloat

Lsavagejt reviewed v3.0.3.0 on Sep 25, 2015

I like this product. There's nothing I don't like about it.

dcarter reviewed v3.0.0.251 Beta 1 on Jul 4, 2015

Looks great and retrieves driver info quickly and then.....nothing! you can wait a month for it to update drivers (4 in my case) and this is true of pro version 2 which i bought. I could never recommend til they fix the update proceedure.PS i have a 150up/down conection.

mfarmilo reviewed v2.2.0.160 on Mar 23, 2015

Good program if you ensure it doesn't install any 'extras'.

Using the Fileforum download link provides 2.1.2.0 btw (older in fact than what I already had), not the version listed.

some guy reviewed v2.1.2.0 on Jan 7, 2015

IObit Driver Booster 2.1.2.0 version now has a capp on the download rate unless you buy the pro version, basically the free ware version now sucks !
Slimdrivers is free and works well
http://www.driverupdate....s/SlimDrivers-setup.exe

Music4Ever reviewed v2.1.0.160 on Dec 18, 2014

No problems with the program - Though IMO if your recent PC is running well updating drivers unless you are a gamer can cause more problems than it solves, if in doubt leave well alone as most updates come along with a share of new bugs. Updating drivers is an overrated pastime :-)

CyberDoc999 reviewed v2.1.0.160 on Dec 17, 2014

how is it going to protect your PC from hardware failures????????

reddy.shyam reviewed v2.0 Beta 2.0 on Sep 8, 2014

I love it! The new interface is great and this program has kept me upto date for more than a year now without any side effects. Thanks to the team.

inkowyouknow reviewed v2.0 Beta 2.0 on Sep 7, 2014

Installed it and it found various updates, run them rebooted and system would not start (test rig) so had to do system restore. This is not ready for prime time be careful with it

KNRover reviewed v1.2.0 on Mar 3, 2014

I installed Driver Booster (DB) on my two (relatively new Win 7) computers about 2 weeks ago, and have done 2 scans on each computer that resulted in a total of about 30 (!) updates. The updates did not cause any system problems.

However, 2 days ago, I installed it on my wife's VERY OLD Compaq R3275 laptop running Xp-SP3 and ran a scan. It updated 3 drivers. After rebooting, it seemed to be running fine, but today my wife tried to open a link in an e-mail, and it caused Windows to freeze (absolutely nothing worked except Task Manager, which I used to restart). Tried opening Outlook Express and again tried the link. Froze the system again. After restarting, ran a system restore using the restore point created by Driver Booster. Computer now works, no freezes on that or any other links.

The problem appears to have been an ATI driver, because when the system would boot, it would automatically open an Explorer window with a "CIM" folder in it containing files for the ATI graphics card. It no longer does that. The point here is that like most generic driver updaters, this one can cause system problems by updating drivers that are not compatible with your computer. In recognition of that fact, DB ALWAYS creates a restore point, which allows you to undo it's mistake. But you have to hope that the errant driver(s) do not render the system unbootable, making it difficult to access system restore.

Despite this glitch, the program is extremely efficient and from my experience, probably accurate with CONTEMPORARY machines. If you have a really old XP machine, be careful.

BANDIT- reviewed v1.2.0 on Jan 9, 2014

Out of Beta, So had to Test it against the Beta version I Reviewed Before.
Which found & Fixed 2 Drivers.

-Took a SnapShot .. RollBack Rx
-Downloaded>>Made Portable>>Config'ed>>Ran .. 24 Drivers Req'd Attention.!!
(The beta version didn't find any) Today..!!
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Selected to Download with Silent Install. Absolutely no Problem.
After Install: Re-Booted to Desktop & was greeted with "I have 3 days to Register Windows due to Hardware changes. Only took a Minute "No Probs".
Then ran Chkdsk via Re-Boot (Not CMD:) To make sure all was in order.
Minor Inconsistencies & 15 Index entries etc etc.
Dunno why..?? Probably Habit lol. I ran MRT.exe & got a flag seconds into the scan. Stopped MRT (short), & ran TDSSKiller. Here's the Results.......

-nuidfltr.sys (ForgedFile.Multi.Generic)
-Rtenicxp.sys (ForgedFile.Multi.Generic)
-Wdf01000.sys (ForgedFile.Multi.Generic)

-launched TaskMgr to see if they were running = No
-Looked in the "RUN" section of the Registry = No Additions
-See if any new Services had been added = No
-Ran msconfig = All OK
-Scanned Reg for Related keys = Nothing to sweat about
-REMOVED the "Driver Booster Update" shortcut from (Sheduled Tasks) Folder.

-Checked the 3 files @http://www.file.net/process/
It appears because they are a (((compressed))) "MS signed" file They are sensitive to some of the M/ware scanners......... "They are quite safe".
They Didn't trigger Nod32 during download, OR even a scan of the drivers folder tho..... Proving that sometimes a second Opinion can be Useful.

This app could cause a few probs for New Users, But "All in All" I reckon this App is one of the Best from IOBIT. Smart UI (not that that matters, coz it does the Job). lol. Easy to make portable, & a doddle to use, With Great Results.
Thanx & a Superb 5* ... ^_^

abraxisr reviewed v1.1 on Nov 7, 2013

wow thx

Aegis69 reviewed v1.1 on Nov 7, 2013

In spite of having 'booster' in its name, dis sh!t actually works.

oompoop reviewed v1.0 Build 733 on Nov 3, 2013

The restore function may be important and should not be hidden in the upper right corner.

landerio reviewed v1.0 Build 733 on Oct 3, 2013

Great! It's the freeware that I am looking for updating outdated drivers.

breebree reviewed vBeta 4.0 on Sep 2, 2013

Uses beta 1 -4 and each iteration is getting better.. Have had no misfires or bad dl's. found a external network wireless driver for an abandon hardware unit, fixed 4 major problems with it and its now the best on my home network for speed and it the farthest from the AP. so I am happy with this and having tested numerous driver updaters over the years. I have fount this to be the one i turn to on a regular bases. I don't however leave it in always run mode. I set it up so i run it once a month and have not been happier on the results.

BIL reviewed vBeta 4.0 on Aug 30, 2013

Won't let me install...can't create the directory...even running as administrator.

some guy reviewed vBeta 3.1 on Aug 21, 2013

non bloat nice GUI worked very well on 3 computers I tested it on XP/W7 out a total of 17 updates 3 of them where incorrect

Assirius reviewed vBeta 3.1 on Aug 21, 2013

I can tell that it worked very smooth on my asus m2n-e , not a single problem,
drivers updated and all working fine better than before ,
thanks Iobit !

minklein reviewed vBeta 3.0 on Aug 5, 2013

Worked pretty good for me. Win7 64, x79. Found 5 out of date on my personal system and 4 on my other one. Fast and no screw ups.

landerio reviewed vBeta 3.0 on Aug 2, 2013

I have to say this version has big changes. One of my driver that failed to updated on Beta 2.0, and now it's fixed. I expect more device will be supported, because it's now only on beta section.

nvic reviewed vBeta 3.0 on Aug 2, 2013

Worked the last time I used it. Only problem is it recommends the wrong driver for my wireless network adapter.

BANDIT- reviewed vBeta 2.0 on Jul 18, 2013

Ran this App. 2 Drivers oudated. Went into Device Manager to Update them.
Said no Updates were Available..?? So, That says this App works..!!
Scenario......
I made this App Portable (For "MY" System) via [Regedit>>HKLM] & At
C:\Documents and Settings\User\Application Data\IObit\Driver Booster\-files.
>>> Look out for 3 Shortcuts added to "Task Manager". I deleted 'em.
- Launched DBooster>>Settings & Unchecked all options.
- Ran the App which again found the 2 outdated drivers, Downloaded & Installed
them flawlessly.
- Re-Booted & went back into Device Manager & checked the Date/Versions.
Yep..!! Updated & the latest Drivers, which Windows Driver Update missed.
[YUK]
I've tried several Driver Update App's over the years, & they all sucked.
Fannying about with endless options & only 2 drivers at a time etc.
[YUK]
[GOOD] This App gets on with the job & gets 5* from me. [GOOD]

oompoop reviewed vBeta 1.0 on Jun 12, 2013

There may be a bunch of better driver..... on the market, but this is IMHO the most beautiful ;-)
Unfortunately it killed my sound equipment :-(

Penny reviewed vBeta 1.0 on Jun 7, 2013

Very easy to use. It found 4 old drivers for me. Effective tool!

cltx99 reviewed vBeta 1.0 on Jun 7, 2013

Did a system restore. Installed with no problem. Found two ancient drivers and nicely updated them.

Steve1209 reviewed vBeta 1.0 on Jun 6, 2013

This found 4 updates which installed just fine, DriverMAX found 30 drivers out of date, I'm working on the difference, DriverMax FREE only installs 2 drivers per day!!