It’s focused on driver updates and doesn’t include any of the additional system management tools that Driver Booster does, but it has a solid driver scan-and-update function.ĭriver Genius (opens in new tab) is also worth checking out, as all of its features are available in the free trial.

The competitionĭriver Reviver (opens in new tab) from ReviverSoft is a suitable alternative to Driver Booster 8. IObit also has a community support forum, so you can turn to other Driver Booster 8 users if you have a problem. Support is available via contact form, and in our testing, we received replies to our queries within 12 hours. There’s an up-to-date online user manual too, which has around 20 well-written pages on the salient features of the product. The online Driver Booster manual is kept up to date (Image credit: Driver Booster 8) Supportĭriver Booster has a small FAQ section on the IObit website. This is the highest number of missing drivers reported in our testing, suggesting that Driver Booster 8 has an extensive database of drivers and can accurately recognize old drivers. In total, Driver Booster 8 found 30 outdated drivers and 12 outdated game components on our two testing machines.

There’s an option to reboot your computer automatically when driver installation is complete. When performing a driver update, the software will first make a System Restore point and back up your current drivers. You can set a folder’s Driver Booster uses for downloaded drivers and backups and choose devices to be ignored. You can choose whether to scan for Game Components and/or device drivers and whether you want the latest drivers or the most stable ones. That said, you will find useful settings in the menu.

You’re asked whether you want to install other IObit products during installation, and many of the prominent buttons in Driver Booster 8, such as Smart Game Booster, System Optimize, and Software Updater, do little but invite you to buy more software. But if you don’t plan on installing IObit’s other utilities, you may find the persistent upselling of these products grating. Driver Booster includes a few other basic tools for system maintenance (Image credit: Driver Booster 8 ) Interface and in useĭriver Booster 8 has a modern, skinnable clean interface that’s easy to use.

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