Is there any good program to update drivers ?

Here are 11 free driver update programs. I just tried number 1, Driver Booster and I really like it. It found 10 outdated drivers on my system. After I updated the drivers, I have not experienced any BSOD or ill effects.

I just have to warn you that in the past I've tried some of the other programs on the list and they came bundled with adware and other nastiness. You have to be careful where you download the program from. Go to the program's official website and download it from there. Whenever I want to download a program, I now do a Google search for "official website" and the name of the program. When installing, read each screen carefully and uncheck any Toolbars, free offers, or other adds.

Driver Booster didn't come with any adware. I've tried and like DriverMax. With DriveMax, it has a feature to backup and restore your drivers. That can come in handy if you ever wanted to do a clean install. The only thing I didn't like was you could only update one driver each day. They have a paid version that will update them all at once. I once upgraded a PC from Win XP to Win 7. DriverMax was the only program to find and install the correct sound driver. At the time I didn't download DriverMax from its official website, so it did come bundled with adware. I was careful installing it and unchecked any offers.

I've also tried SlimDrivers. I didn't like the program at all. I did a clean install on my wife's laptop and SlimDrivers restore feature simply didn't work. Luckily I also backed up the drivers with DriversMax and that worked great. SlimDrivers also came bundled with adware.

11 Free Driver Updater Tools (Updated October 2016)
 

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  • OS
    Windows 8 Pro
The only recommended way to source drivers is from the manufacturers site, or from Microsoft where these are supported hardware. It's also sometimes possible to obtain items Built in to the motherboard (Sound, Video Drivers), from the manufacturer of the chip, although even here it's best to use those supplied by the motherboard manufacturer, as these are usually tuned to the Motherboard.

I, (and thousands of other experienced members of these forums), would never recommend the use of any of these "snake Oil" driver programs which are more often a cause of driver issues than a cure.

For Lenovo drivers visit the Lenovo site as their drivers will be correct
 

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System One

  • OS
    Windows 10 Pro x64 x2 Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Ubuntu
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Real World Computing
    CPU
    AMD FX8350 8 Core @4GHz
    Motherboard
    Asus M5A78L-M USB3
    Memory
    32GB [4x8GB] DDR3 1600 MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Asus nVidia GTX750TI-OC-2GD5 (2GB DDR5)
    Sound Card
    ASUS Xoner DG + SPDIF to 5.1 System + HDMI
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer G276HL 27", (DVi) + Samsung 39" HDTV (HDMI)
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080 @60Hz + 1920 x 1080 @60Hz
    Hard Drives
    Internal
    Crucial 256GB SSD,
    WDC WD30EZRX-00D8PB0 3TB,
    Toshiba HDWD130 3TB
    Seagate ST2000DM001-1CH1 2TB,

    External (USB3)
    Seagate Backup+ Hub BK SCSI Disk 8TB
    2.5/3.5 Hot Swap Cradle, USB3 + eSata (client HDDs)

    NAS
    Seagate ST4000DM000
    PSU
    Aerocool Templarius Imperator 750W 80+ Silver
    Case
    AeroCool X-Warrior Devil Red Tower
    Cooling
    Stock CPU, Rear 120mm, Front 2x120mm, Side 2x120mm
    Keyboard
    Logitech Wireless K710 & K270
    Mouse
    Logitech Wireless M710 M185 & M570 Trackball
    Internet Speed
    37Mb/s Down - 9.5Mb/s Up
    Browser
    Chrome
    Antivirus
    BitDefender Total Security 2017
    Other Info
    Also run...

    Desktop - 6Core 8GB - Windows 10 Enterprise x64,
    Laptop - Quad 8GB - Windows 10 Pro x64
    Netbook - Ubuntu
    2 x Nexus 7 Android tablets
    Samsung 10.2" tablet
    Sony Z3 Android Smartphone
    HTC One Android Smartphone
I agree with Nigel. Just because a driver is outdated does not mean it needs to be updated. If your notebook is not broke, don't fix it. If broke, use Windows Update or visit the hardware maker's site for the latest drivers.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    W10 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
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