Next I looked for the oldest driver for the least impacting device (mine was Bluetooth) and updated it.
I ignored the big 'Update" button and unchecked the box that would have taken action on all outdated drivers at once.
I also made sure the options for "Automatically create a system restore point before a driver is installed" and "Automatically backup a driver before it is installed" were selected and I unchecked the "Launch automatically at System Startup" and "Automatically update Drivers while the system is idle" as I did not want any automatic actions taking place this first time. Most important to me was to ensure the selection box was checked for "Only display drivers that pass WHQL tests". Today I took it slow and started by checking Driver Booster settings. (I recently/finally corrected SupportAssist.) I had not previously allowed Driver Booster to perform any actions as at that time I was having trouble diagnosing what my system's Dell SupportAssist was also trying to do about updating drivers and did not want to complicate matters and possibly "brick" my system. Installed over prior GOTD version (6.2.1 from Feb.
If not, you could end up having to restore everything to get back to where you were prior to installing this app.īe smart and install/use only if you are capable of returning to the state you were in prior to the install of this app.īe smart and install/use only if you are capable of returning to the state you were in prior to the install of this app. My end conclusion? If you know what you are doing (very PC literate) this is a good product app to try.
With un-intuitive use, I restored the previous driver for the psp 2.0 function, and everything is working well.Įnd result? The updates improved some legginess with Bluetooth update, and with cleaned up some audio kludge (pop & snap) in game play with the realtek audio update. The mouse function (as game controller) stuck in one motion after limited use. Tested using a game I play often that is taxing to the system. Generic tests for media access and use (video&audio) all clean. The query came up with an update selection of 13 vs. I did a restore point prior to install.Īfter installation & activation (without issue), I let it discover all drivers, and let it update where it wanted. Please note: the license is provided for 6 months In summary, Driver Booster 6 not only updates outdated device drivers and game components, but helps to fix common, but tricky problems to increase the system compatibility & stability, and also boosts system for a better gaming experience. Moreover, the 7 useful tools in Driver Booster 6 helps users to restore the system, view system information, and fix the common, but bothersome problems such as no sound, network failure, bad resolution, and device error. Most notably, Driver Booster 6 adds a brand new feature, Boost, to bring users the best gaming experience by boosting the system with 1-click. Besides, Driver Booster 6 also offers auto driver update service so that driver download and installation can be performed while the system is idle, which saves users a lot of valuable time. And by providing drivers that pass Microsoft WHQL tests and strictly follow IObit Review Rules, the accuracy and security of driver updating are guaranteed. In this version, the driver and game component database is greatly expanded from previous 1,000,000 to present 3,000,000, which ensures almost all outdated drivers and game components can be updated for all users. Driver Booster 6 can update all outdated/faulty/missing drivers with just 1-click.