Driver Genius

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What is Driver Genius

Driver Genius is a peripheral driver management software that updates drivers and removes unneeded ones. Windows operating systems will automatically notify you if there is a need for updates to your operating system. However, this is rarely the case for the devices connected to your computer. Having device drivers that are out-of-date can cause your devices to operate improperly, or not at all. Driver Genius takes care of that problem.

There are a host of problems that can occur when your device drivers are no longer valid. Your computer might run very slowly, or it might freeze and need to be rebooted if the device with the outdated device driver is used. Some people might even go out and buy new devices, not realizing that the device driver is simply outdated. Driver Genius automatically checks for new drivers for your devices and notifies you. You can then have the driver installed with one click. Inoperative and unneeded ones are automatically removed, which can improve your computer's performance dramatically.

The reason Driver Genius works so well is that it analyzes your system's individual configuration first before searching for the appropriate updates for your particular system. It also removes useless drivers based on this same principle. Driver Genius recognizes more than 80,000 well-known devices. It has a database of more than 100,000 drivers that it searches through to find the right one for your system.

When you open Driver Genius, it will ask you if you want to scan your system for outdated drivers. You may then download any you may be lacking. Driver Genius can also be customized to accommodate your needs and preferences. You can establish a convenient time for driver scanning and updates so your computer sessions are not interrupted with upgrade notifications. You can also use the antivirus software you already use to scan downloaded drivers for viruses.

Driver Genius can also backup the drivers it downloads to your system. It saves them in different formats, so the backups can be stored more efficiently. So, if your system needs to be restored at any time, you will still have the updated versions of drivers available without having to reinstall them.

Driver Genius also helps with hardware management. You can monitor the temperature of your PC, hard disk drive and video card to avoid the damage that comes with overheating. It will also inform you of the latest hardware available in case you want to upgrade.

Driver Genius is compatible with Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8.

Pros:

• Easily maintain your own computer with the system scan and driver updates
• Fully customizable
• Convenient driver backup feature
• Quick installation
• Hides driver notifications for devices no longer in use

Cons:

• The trial version only determines if you need driver updates or not, making you pay for the software to go any further