DriverUpdate

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What is DriverUpdate

SlimDrivers is a free program that automatically scans computers and updates drivers. People who use outdated drivers cannot use some of their computer hardware. Some video cards may not display images correctly. Some computer viruses are also capable of uninstalling drivers. SlimDrivers automatically scans the Windows operating system and checks for outdated or missing drivers. This program's scanning process usually takes less than two minutes. Many people have difficulty updating their drivers because the required software is all over the Internet. SlimDrivers automatically searches the Internet for the most up-to-date driver software.

This program has a very intuitive interface. The center of the program's screen displays a large button that starts the scan. The top right corner of the screen displays the number of new driver updates that are available. Some of the driver updates that slim drivers displays are mandatory, but many of them are optional. The optional updates are often impossible to discern from the required ones. This can make it hard to avoid installing unnecessary programs to update the driver software. Updating drivers with SlimDrivers can take a significant amount of time. The program forces the user to download all of them individually. A much better design would allow the user to install all of the driver updates at once.

One of the best features that SlimDrivers offers is the ability for the user to create a restore point before installing new drivers. Some drivers can cause parts of computers to stop operating. Some viruses can even cause drivers to stop functioning after they've been updated. SlimDrivers also allows the user to manually uninstall drivers from the program's dashboard. This feature is probably a bad inclusion because some people may uninstall drivers without realizing they're necessary to keep parts of the computer functioning.

The only real problem with SlimDrivers is that it's loaded with pop-up banners that encourage the user to download the full version. This program works great without downloading the full version, so paying for this program probably isn't necessary unless you want to support the developers. Some driver downloads can also take several minutes to complete. They also have a tendency to fail completely for no apparent reason.

SlimDrivers is regularly updated with the most up-to-date driver software. The program includes a link to a forum that provides instant support for anyone having trouble with the program. SlimDrivers is one of the most useful programs a Windows user can download. Many Windows users don't realize that uninstalled and malfunctioning drivers can create a whole host of different problems for the Windows operating system. SlimDrivers is as functional as a program of this nature can get.

Pros:

• This program can scan for driver updates very quickly.
• Slimdrivers has an an interface that is very intuitive and easy to navigate.

Cons:

• This program is filled with numerous banner and pop-up advertisements.
• The process of updating drivers with this software can take a very long time.