Programs for automatic installation of drivers. DriverPack Solution - automatic installation of drivers on your computer

The need to install a driver for a device appears periodically. Of course, this is most often encountered by those people who have just rearranged the Windows operating system.

This article will discuss how and in what ways the drivers are installed on Windows 7. Of course, it happens automatically, but it is still worth telling how to do it manually, so let's get started.

Installation using standard tools

It often happens that the need for installation or is caught by surprise. In such a situation, there is no time to download additional software or use third-party tools. Fortunately, there are standard tools that automatically install drivers on Windows 7 to keep your computer running smoothly. Just now we will talk about this.

Device manager

In the standard assembly of Windows 7 there is such a utility as It is she who will help us install the necessary drivers. Of course, there are many more operations in its list of functions, but at the moment we are interested in installing the driver.

First, let's outline the order of actions:

search and selection of the desired device;

determination of the installation method;

As you can see, there is nothing complicated.

So, in order to launch the "Device Manager", first you need to get into the "Control Panel". To do this, click "Start" and in the window that appears on the right panel, find the line of the same name. Click on it with the left mouse button.

You now have a list in front of your eyes. In it you need to find the very "Device Manager". To do this, you can use the search. The search bar is located in the upper right part of the window.

As soon as you get into the device manager, you should see a considerable list of those same devices connected to the PC. To facilitate the search, they are all arranged by sub-items. If you think of sound, then look for the line "Sound devices" and open it.

Now select the required component and open its properties by right-clicking and selecting the item of the same name. In the window that opens, you need to click on the "Driver" tab, and already in it is the same cherished "Update" button.

Equipment installation

It may happen that the installation of drivers on Windows 7 was automatically unsuccessful. Therefore, there is also a second option, which we will talk about in more detail now.

First, let's open the Run window. To do this, press the Win and R keys simultaneously. A window will appear at the bottom left of the desktop. In the line enter hdwwiz - it is this command that will open the necessary utility "Installation and Hardware".

Once it has opened, click "Next". Now we are faced with a choice: to conduct an automatic search for Windows 7 drivers or manual. With automatic, everything will happen as in the previous example, so now we will select manual.

In the next window, click on the line "Show all devices" to display them. In the list, select what you need and click "Next". In the next window, also click "Next".

You will now be asked for the path to the driver. After installing it, it is advisable to restart your computer.

Install using apps

Drivers for Windows 7 can be automatically installed using third-party software. This is often much better. At least due to the fact that it is lighter. In programs of this kind, there is always a simple and accessible interface that is understandable even to inexperienced users. There are an unimaginable number of these programs, but we will only talk about one - this is Driver Booster.

Driver booster

Working with the presented application is very simple. First you need to download it, for this go to the official website. Use any search engine for this and, having entered the name of the program, you will see the required address in the first line of the list.

Be careful when installing. Since the program is free, it offers to install additional software, always uncheck it so as not to clog your computer.

After installation, double-click on the icon that appears on the desktop. As soon as Driver Booster opens, it will automatically scan your system for outdated drivers. Usually this procedure takes no longer than a minute, and when it is completed, a list will appear with the devices that need updating and those that are in order. At the top of the program there is a button "Install". Click it and Windows 7 Drivers will start.

As you can see, when using third-party drivers on Windows 7, it automatically runs much faster. However, there is also a minus. With Driver Booster, it is not possible to install the driver from a computer, it is downloaded directly from the Internet. But on the other hand, you will always be sure that your drivers are the newest, as the program will inform you if any is outdated.

OSTotoSoft Driver Talent Pro- a program for finding and installing the latest drivers for your hardware. Driver Talent will quickly find missing and outdated drivers in the system and in a few seconds you will receive a complete list of outdated drivers. You can put the drivers in order in bulk, or you can download and install them separately by marking the necessary checkboxes and pressing the "Start" button. By the way, Driver Talent is one of the few programs of this kind that allows you to download installer files to a specified location and run them manually. Usually, the installation takes place in the background, and the user sees only a progress bar that fills up gradually.

System requirements:
Windows 10 / 8.1 / 8/7 / XP / Vista, Windows Server (32-bit & 64-bit)

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In addition to installing and updating, the program can create backup copies of the drivers installed on the computer. This feature is useful, for example, when reinstalling an operating system. By installing "fresh" Windows and restoring the drivers from the backup, you will not only save time, but also lose the need to install drivers for specific devices that were not found by Driver Talent during the scan and were installed from optical discs.
Not bad in the program is the module for collecting information about the "hardware". The program displays only the most important data about the processor, RAM, SSD and HDD disks, graphics adapter and motherboard. The collected information can be exported to a separate file. The graphic design of Driver Talent is simple and tasteful, so it is quite pleasant to work with the program.

Key features:
Scan for outdated, missing or corrupted, faulty and incompatible drivers.
Downloads and installs the best hand-picked drivers for your computer hardware and all connected peripherals.
With one click of a button, it will repair and fix all driver problems.
Updating drivers to the latest version.
Pre-download and save drivers for your own computer, download and transfer drivers for another PC.
Universal control: backup, restore, delete, reinstall and more.
Supports driver downloads and updates for all devices and manufacturers.
Fully compatible with Windows 10 / 8.1 / 8/7 / XP / Vista, Windows Server.
Keep your computer and devices in top condition.

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Each user has his own list of activities to put things in order on the computer. It often includes: creating a backup copy of data, cleaning temporary folders, uninstalling and installing applications. Some of these operations are simple enough but time consuming.

It is logical that to-do lists are unpleasant when they are executed regularly, and, as a rule, all kinds of utilities do a good job with this. This guide will focus on software that takes care of the task of installing, updating, and removing the drivers installed on the system. There are certainly alternative methods. So, the user can find out information about the manufacturer of components, go to the site, download and install updates from the "Drivers" section. The second, also probable method is the use of service software. In addition, well-known developers (including AMD, Nvidia and others) build auto-update into the graphic shells of drivers - so the problem is solved by itself.

Nevertheless, if there is a possibility of prompt updating of all outdated drivers, including on a schedule, why not take advantage of these conveniences?

Driver genius

Driver Genius is one of the most famous driver utilities, which, judging by the description, takes over the monitoring function at the same time, and also provides detailed information about the system. A complete list of its capabilities looks like this:

• Search for driver updates
• Backup of drivers installed in the OS
• Build all drivers into autoinstaller
• Removing conflicting drivers to improve performance
• Displaying system information about the computer
• Temperature monitoring

Updating Drivers

Even at the installation stage, the current database with the lists of drivers is downloaded from the developer's website. After installation, you are prompted to run a scan. Then, when available updates are found, you can download new drivers - however, the question posed by the program looks like this: "Do you want to register and update outdated drivers?" Alas, when using an unregistered version, the updates will not be applied. Other review programs work in the same way, although, from the side of developers, blocking the main function is not a very rational solution. One way or another, but without registration, it is possible to assess the quality of updates only in theory.

The computer being tested is asked to update 5 components, which includes AMD, network, audio, and controller drivers. When you select a component from the list, information about the current version is available, and in the lower part of the window you can follow the link and see information about the latest driver version on the website, including the OS version, package size, developer and other details.

Making a backup

A driver backup is useful if you plan to reinstall the system, to transfer it to a computer with a similar configuration, or directly to store important data.

Driver Genius scans the system information about the available drivers, but makes not just a "snapshot", but a kit that can later be installed by analogy with others with driver packages. When creating a backup copy, you can select only the necessary components from the list. It is also convenient in this case that 4 types of driver storage are provided: folder, archive, installer or self-extracting archive.

Restoring from a backup

The principle of installing the driver package is simple: in the "Restore Drivers" section, you need to specify the program path to a file or folder. The free version has a limitation: it is allowed to restore video and network card drivers from the archive.

Removing drivers

This operation can be done through the standard Device Manager. The advantage of uninstalling through the "Uninstall Drivers" section is that you can select unnecessary drivers and uninstall them in one go. Along the way, information about the components to be removed can be found at the bottom of the window when you select an item in the list.

System information

The "Hardware Info" section contains information that will be useful when diagnosing hardware, searching for information about devices when manually updating drivers. In principle, this section is not so important in the context of basic functions, moreover, in the menu "Tools - Device Diagnostics" you can find really necessary information about devices: ID, manufacturer, etc.

Settings

From a number of program settings, it is worth noting several interesting options. In the "Update Drivers" section, you can specify a server for downloading updates, in "Security" - enable scanning of drivers after downloading, in "Schedule" - check for driver updates on a schedule.

Summary

Standard driver update manager with basic functions available: update, uninstall, backup and restore. Driver Genius also includes additional diagnostic features.

[-] Lack of localization
[-] Limitations of the free version, which do not allow you to familiarize yourself with the update process
[+] Good functionality
[+] Additional functions

Driver reviver

From the first minute, Driver Reviver gives the impression of a unified analogue of Driver Genius. The program interface suggests the same idea.

Updating Drivers

When launched, Driver Reviver immediately starts scanning. The result reported by the utility on this configuration is very optimistic: "The state of the drivers is excellent." That is, no component needs to be updated. This casts some doubt on the completeness of the driver database. It is also unclear how the process of updating it takes place. It is possible that the supposed database is synchronized only when the program itself is updated.

This function is available to the user in the "Backup" section. Here you can choose from a full or selective backup, without a specified storage format. Recovery is available in the same section by clicking the Start recovery button. As you can easily see, each copy is time stamped, which will allow you to accurately restore a particular driver in the event of a conflict of updates or a similar error.

Settings

In the Driver Reviver settings, you can activate a scheduled update, with automatic download and installation of drivers, there is a choice of a specific day of the week and time of day.

Summary

Driver Reviver is a very simple utility for updating drivers and backing up without additional features.

[+] Extreme conciseness
[+] Convenient update scheduler
[-] Incomplete database of drivers
[-] Inconvenient partition switching
[-] Little informative dialog for creating a custom backup

PerfectUpdater

On the developer's website, it is possible to download a trial version of the program, for this you need to click the Free Scan button and fill in the required fields to get a link to the installer.

Of the notable features indicated in the description, the following can be distinguished:

• Backing up drivers before updating
• Installing only original drivers

For some, these functions will turn out to be insignificant, but for users who focus on system security, this is some additional guarantee.

Updating Drivers

The program scanned the computer for about a minute (that is, a little longer compared to analogs) and found 16 outdated drivers. However, as it turned out, some of the devices are duplicated, the second part of them is disconnected from the computer (webcam, flash drives, etc.). It is strange that the program classified a driver called "Generic PnP Monitor" as "unplugged".

PerfectUpdater provides fairly detailed information about the drivers that need to be updated. The degree of obsolescence is displayed in the Driver Age column - in this case, it turned out that all 16 drivers are "ancient", that is, "ancient" (this is how, for example, a driver that has not been updated for 5 months is assessed).

Also, for each driver, a description is available in the form of a version comparison - and there is no need to open a separate information window, a quick glance is enough to assess the general situation.

Concerning such a feature as "Installing only original drivers". Original does not mean similar, and it may well turn out that the version number will be lower than the one indicated in the outdated driver. So, the system driver for the IDE controller from Microsoft (version 6.2) was proposed to be updated to the newest version - 5.2, but from AMD. Well, that fits the description quite well.

Even when trying to download a single update, a registration window appears, so it is not possible to check the backup before updating.

Back up and restore

The scheme is very similar to Driver Reviver: the user can choose a full or selective backup. At this stage, certain differences between the programs are visible. So, PerfectUpdater provides detailed information that allows you to get acquainted with the device ID, manufacturer, release date of the driver, while Driver Reviver is silent about this.

The created backups are located in the Restore tab, in chronological order, with the corresponding date.

Settings

In the PerfectUpdater settings, you can specify the paths for storing the original drivers (backup copies), as well as those downloaded during the update process. The Exclusion List maintains a list of exclusions required in situations where certain drivers do not need to be updated for various reasons.

The planner is convenient in that the setting is carried out even with one click: you can check the box opposite the options "Every Day" or "Every week", instead of marking the days of the week.

Summary

Sufficiently informative driver manager with a standard set of functions. More functional analogue of Driver Reviver.

[-] Lack of Russian localization
[+] Convenient backup
[+] Good information content

DriverScanner 2013

Updating Drivers

Upon completion of scanning system drivers, the DriverScanner utility performed better than some of its “colleagues in the shop”: 9 outdated drivers were found, while in DriverGenius, for example, only 4 were found.

DriverScanner provides information that, in fact, cannot be useful in anything (like statistics "Oldest driver"), it also offers to download other Uniblue products: system optimizer and defragmenter. Therefore, there is a desire to move from the "Overview" tab to the more informative section "Check Results". Here you can see a list of devices for which updates are available.

In this list, among other things, there are disconnected devices, there are also duplicate hardware drivers. In the test results, when you click on the link, you can get acquainted with the information about the driver - the data is presented as a comparison of the current and current versions.

Settings

The "Management" section keeps track of recovery points. That is, when the drivers are updated, DriverScanner automatically creates a checkpoint. This, apparently, is not the most convenient replacement for backups, especially since it is not possible to manually create a rollback point.

The scheduler, for some unknown reason referred to the "General parameters", is available only after the registration of the program.

Summary

Obviously, the idea of ​​the program did not arise from a "blank slate", there is a similarity with the above programs. At the same time, important functions are forgotten by the developers (backup and restore) and, in particular, are limited in the free version (scheduler).

[-] Poor functionality
[-] Inconvenient interface
[+] Quite efficient search for updates
[+] Russian localization

Driver Robot

Driver Robot, no less, contains the largest database of drivers in the world - this is stated on driverrobot.com. This fact can be doubted, besides, 100 thousand names cannot be compared for the simple reason that information of this kind is not available in other programs.

Updating Drivers

Nevertheless, an indirect confirmation of the declared characteristic ("Huge database") was found: according to the results of scanning, Driver Robot gave a list of 28 out of date (Out of Date) drivers. However, the universal PnP monitor is mentioned four times, the dual-channel controller - twice, with a dozen lines - for "phantom", incomprehensible devices.

Unfortunately, the colorful diagram at the top of the main window is not as useful as the update version information, which is not here. In the "Downloads" section, you can download each of the drivers separately, and here at least the size of the packages is indicated.

The second function of the program, which could not have been mentioned, is driver analysis. The utility scans the computer and, as a result, produces a file for export and subsequent upload to the Driver Robot server. Alas, it is not possible to view this list, let alone obtain information about the ID or the developer of this or that device.

Summary

Driver Robot is a utility with a good driver base, but with extremely minimalistic functionality.

[+] Large database of drivers
[-] Minimum of useful functions
[-] Low information content

DriverPack Solution

DriverPack Solution offers to install all necessary drivers with one click. Unlike the Windows Update service, the utility is completely self-contained and exists without the presence of the Internet. The second argument given by the developers in favor of their creation is that the DriverPack Solution database supports a much larger list of devices. However, you may notice that when you disable Windows Update, the program displays a corresponding notification. Why this service is when DriverPack Solution is running is not explained.

Updating Drivers

Generally speaking, the idea of ​​such “all-in-one” driver packs is rather controversial: after a couple of months you need to download a new version of the DVD. Therefore, it is quite possible that in total the program will require more traffic than the aforementioned Windows Update.

The program did not have a familiar scan button; instead, the "Drivers" tab displays the current status - "There are no driver databases." From the description it follows that DriverPack Solution Lite has a serious limitation: you can download missing drivers, but you cannot update outdated ones. But information about these "missing drivers" is nowhere to be found.

In short, the program's interface is not intuitive. The "Configurator" button, through which it is recommended to download drivers, leads to the program's website, and ultimately it is not clear what steps to take next.

As explained in the Help, if you are interested in updating a specific driver, it is not necessary to download a full-fledged database of several gigabytes in size. You can use the DevID-based internet search that is available in the Online tab.

However, none of the three search attempts were successful: the site displays the same message: "This driver cannot be downloaded at this time."

Thus, there is only one way out of this mess - to update DriverPack Solution to the full version for free.

Back up and restore

Two types of backup are supported: basic (the backup is created from the current DriverPack Solution database) and system (the backup is formed from the drivers installed in the system). And yet it is not clear why this section includes a link to the Windows System Restore service, if instead it would be logical to introduce a more intelligible interface for creating a backup / restore. You don't have to go far for examples (see programs above).

Settings

In the settings section, you can activate the expert mode, which expands the list of options, and also opens access to the "Miscellaneous" tab.

DriverPack Solution: Miscellaneous Tab

It contains a list of installed drivers, divided into unknown, standard, outdated and current. However, nothing can be done with this list, except to search for drivers for devices from the list provided on the site http://devid.drp.su.

System information

In the "Diagnostics" section of the "Drivers" tab, information about various system devices is available: processor temperature, free space on the hard disk. In fact, this function has nothing to do with the direct responsibilities of the program.

Summary

DriverPack Solution is in many ways an interesting application with a set of features that are not available in programs of this type. On the other hand, there is a lack of clarity in the settings, descriptions of functions, convenience of online search and management of the driver base.

[+] Detailed
[+] Free
[-] Indistinct interface
[-] Excessive limitations of the Lite version

Pivot table

For many users, installing and updating drivers is a rather dreary and difficult task. Manual search often leads enthusiasts to third-party sites, where instead of the coveted software, viruses are caught, third-party spyware and other unnecessary programs are installed. The updated drivers optimize the operation of the entire system, so you should not postpone the update!

Universal driver updaters

To make life easier for both your personal computer and yourself, it is enough to download a program that will independently find and update the required driver on your PC. Such applications can be either universal for any component or intended for a specific hardware manufacturer.

One of the best software for updating your device drivers. The application is easy to use, so even an inexperienced user will understand the friendly interface. Driver Pack is distributed free of charge, and you can download the program from the developer's official website, which describes in detail the subtleties of the search system and outlines the basics of use. The program works with any component and finds the latest drivers in a huge database. In addition, the Pack also includes additional programs that will allow you to get rid of viruses and advertising banners. If you are only interested in auto-updating drivers, then during installation, specify this option.

DriverPack Solution independently recognizes equipment, establishes a correspondence between found devices and drivers that are in the database

• user-friendly interface, ease of use;
• quick search for drivers and their updates;
• two options for downloading the program: online and offline; online mode works directly with the developer's servers, and offline downloads an 11 GB image for further use of all popular drivers.

• installs additional software that is not always needed.

One of the most demanded applications for downloading drivers and optimizing the system. Driver Booster is distributed in two versions: the free one allows you to quickly search for drivers and update them in one click, and the paid one opens up new possibilities for program settings and unlimited download speed. If you prefer high-speed downloads and want to automatically receive the latest updates, then pay attention to the paid version of the program. It is distributed by subscription and costs 590 rubles per year. However, the Free version is inferior to it only in speed and additional game optimization options. Otherwise, the program always looks for excellent drivers that are downloaded quickly and installed just as quickly.

There is an extensive database of drivers stored online

• high speed of work even on weak computers;
• the ability to customize the update queue, set priorities;
• low consumption of PC resources when working in the background.

• technical support only in the paid version;
• no app auto-update in the free app.

The free DriverHub utility will appeal to lovers of minimalism and simplicity. This program does not have a wide range of settings and does its job quickly and quietly. Automatic driver update takes place in two steps: downloading and installing. The user can give the right to operate the program on his own, or he is free to choose a driver from those offered for download by the application.

It is possible to roll back the driver to its original state using the restore function

• ease of use, user-friendly interface;
• the ability to store the history of downloads and updates;
• daily database update;
• convenient rollback system, creation of recovery checkpoints.

• a small number of settings;
• offer to install third-party programs.

A program for those who are used to controlling everything on their own. Even if you are an inexperienced user, you can always easily follow the progress of the updates, making adjustments to the program. The free version allows you to use manual driver updates when the paid ones are able to work automatically. Foreign development has two paid subscriptions. Basic costs $ 20 and runs for a year with an updatable cloud database. This version also supports one-click customization and auto-update. The same features are endowed with LifeTime's 10-year subscription for $ 60. Users can install the paid program on five computers at the same time without worrying about driver updates.

SlimDrivers also allows you to make system restore backups

• the ability to manually control each element of the update;
• the free version is not spammed with ads.

• expensive paid versions;
• complex fine-tuning, which is unlikely to be understood by an inexperienced user.

Domestic development Carambis Driver Updater is distributed free of charge, however, it allows you to use the main functions by subscription. The application quickly searches for and updates drivers, keeping the download history. The program is distinguished by high speed of work and small requirements for computer hardware. It is possible to get the full functionality of the application for 250 rubles per month.

An important advantage is full technical support by e-mail and phone.

• the license applies to 2 or more personal computers;
• technical support around the clock;

• only the paid version works.

An English-language utility that quickly and without unnecessary settings determines your hardware. The user is presented with the opportunity to make a backup of files, a user-friendly interface and two versions of the work: free and pro. Free is distributed free of charge and provides access to manual driver updates. The Pro version, which costs around $ 11 a year, is automatically updated according to user-specified settings. The app is user-friendly and very beginner-friendly.

The program collects detailed information about the system drivers and generates a detailed report in TXT or HTM formats

• simple interface and ease of use;
• fast loading speed of drivers;
• automatic backup of files.

• expensive paid version;
• lack of the Russian language.

Once the Driver Magician application was distributed free of charge, but now users can get only a 13-day trial period, after which they need to purchase the program for $ 30 for permanent use. The application does not support the Russian language, however, it is quite easy to understand it due to the small number of tabs and functions. For Driver Magician, it is enough to specify the operating system for it to start selecting and installing the necessary drivers. A choice of file backup function is provided in case something goes wrong.

The program can save and then restore files other than drivers: folders, registry, Favorites, My Documents

• simple but old-fashioned interface;
• full functionality in the trial version;
• automatic search for drivers for unknown devices.

• lack of the Russian language;
• unhurried speed of work.

Programs from component manufacturers

The programs will allow you to update drivers in automatic mode for free. In addition, there is technical support that will answer your questions almost any time of the day.

Intel Driver Update is designed to install and update drivers for Intel devices used in your personal computer. Suitable for branded processors, network devices, ports, drives and other components. The hardware on the personal computer is automatically recognized, and the search for the necessary software is carried out in a matter of seconds. The main thing is that the application is free, and the support service is ready to answer any request, even at night.

The app is installed on Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10

• official program from Intel;
• quick installation of drivers;
• a large database of alternative drivers for various operating systems.

• Intel only support.

A similar program to Intel Driver Update, but for AMD devices. Supports all known components, except for the FirePro series. It should be installed by those who are the proud owner of a video card from this manufacturer. The application will monitor all updates in real time and inform the user about the released updates. AMD Driver Autodetect will automatically detect your graphics card, detect it and find the best solution for your device. It remains only to press the "Install" button for the update to take effect.

This utility does not work with Linux systems, Apple Boot Camp, and AMD FirePro graphics cards

• ease of use and minimalistic interface;
• fast download and installation of drivers;
• autodetection of the video card.

• a small number of opportunities;
• AMD only support;
• lack of support for FirePro.

NVIDIA Update Experience

NVIDIA Update Experience allows you to automatically download graphics card updates from Nvidia. The program not only offers support for the latest software, but also allows you to optimize games on the fly. In addition, when you launch any application, Experience will offer a number of entertaining functions, including the ability to take screenshots and display FPS on the screen. As for downloading drivers, the program works fine and always notifies about the release of a new version.

Depending on the hardware configuration, the program will optimize the graphics settings of the games

• stylish interface and fast speed of work;
• automatic installation of drivers;
• the function of recording from the ShadowPlay screen without losing frames per second;
• support for optimization of popular games.

• work only with Nvidia cards.

Table: comparison of program capabilities

Many of the programs presented in the list will make it easier to find and install drivers by pressing one key. You just have to take a closer look at the applications and choose what seems the most convenient and suitable in terms of functions.