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Thread ID: 106971 2010-01-30 05:13:00 FREE Driver update programs Roger Hunt (13648) Press F1
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853633 2010-01-30 05:13:00 could anyone tell me of a program to scan my computer for outdated drivers and either download them or send me to where I can download them. I want one that is free and won't ask me for money after it tells me I have 18 out of date
like the last 3 I have tried. Ta
Roger Hunt (13648)
853634 2010-01-30 05:28:00 Probably be easier and cheaper going to the mobo maker's site. And downloading them Speedy Gonzales (78)
853635 2010-01-30 06:24:00 Unless they don't work why bother? gary67 (56)
853636 2010-01-30 07:53:00 Latest version of Media Player Classic the sound disappears for about 2 seconds every minute or so when I use EVR Renderer so I have to use VMR 7 (windowed) My realtek sound driver is the problem and needs updating and so I thought I would check them all while I was at it. Roger Hunt (13648)
853637 2010-01-30 07:57:00 Go to the mobo's site if its onboard or the realtek site Speedy Gonzales (78)
853638 2010-01-30 09:12:00 Try DriverMax from:-

www.innovative-sol.com
blanco (11336)
853639 2010-01-30 11:37:00 Try DriverMax from:-

www.innovative-sol.com was one of the "free" programs that asked for money.
Have put it in the box of things for the nerd to do next time he visits along with my not working fan.
Roger Hunt (13648)
853640 2010-01-30 19:18:00 That was one of the "free" programs that asked for money.
Have put it in the box of things for the nerd to do next time he visits along with my not working fan.

DriverMax is free but it does nag you to upgrade to a paid version.
Sweep (90)
853641 2010-01-30 20:04:00 Roger,
I have used DriverMax for about a year
and found it to be a useful tool without paying
for the advanced version, towards which you will
be prompted. D/L the basic version and ignore
any upgrade notices.
Many "free" Downloads, as you will know, are
Sprats to catch a Mackerel and their basic vesions
are not woth having but this one is.
blanco (11336)
853642 2010-01-30 22:17:00 could anyone tell me of a program to scan my computer for outdated drivers and either download them or send me to where I can download them. I want one that is free and won't ask me for money after it tells me I have 18 out of date
like the last 3 I have tried. Ta

It sounds like you are as frustrated as me, with all the "free" downloads on offer.
The ones that realy get me fuming are registry cleaners. "Do a free scan" are dirty words to me. You know before you start, it is going to find hundreds of "critical errors".
I never bother with driver update searchers. If I'm happy with a driver I keep it. If one gives trouble, do a search on the makers web site.
JJJJJ (528)
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