Martin JørgensenDriver Booster from IObit is one of the most popular tools for automatically updating drivers on Windows PCs. With one click, the program scans your computer for outdated or missing drivers and downloads them automatically.
It’s especially useful if you’re experiencing instability, poor audio, network issues, graphics glitches, or hardware that stops working after a Windows update.
Free vs. Pro – what’s the difference?
The free version of 1 lets you:
- Scan and identify outdated drivers
- Download and install them manually one by one
The Pro version (paid) adds:
- Automatic installation with no user input
- Faster download servers
- Backup of your current drivers
- Ability to update “Game Components”
Both versions are compatible with Windows 11 and 10 (32/64-bit).
How to use Driver Booster
Check the results
After your PC restarts, open the program again to confirm your drivers are updated. You’ll often notice better performance, faster startup, improved audio/graphics, or fewer errors.
Download and install the program
Visit the official site (see the download button below) and get the installer. Run it and follow the setup wizard to install. You don’t need to remove old drivers first—Driver Booster handles it automatically.
Launch the app and run a scan
Open Driver Booster and click the big red “Scan” button. The program analyzes your PC for outdated, missing, or corrupted drivers. A full scan typically takes under a minute.
Review the scan results
After the scan, you’ll see a list of your devices along with current and recommended driver versions. You can see how old they are and whether they’re critical (e.g., network or graphics).
Update drivers
Click “Update All” to let the program download and install all new drivers automatically—or click “Update” next to individual drivers if you want to proceed in stages. The paid version installs them automatically with no user input, while the free version requires a few clicks per driver.
Restart your PC
When updates finish, you may be prompted to restart. This ensures the new drivers take effect. Don’t skip this step—especially after network, graphics, or chipset driver updates.
Create a restore point
Driver Booster recommends creating a system restore point before installation. This lets you roll back if something goes wrong. You can enable this in the settings; it’s automatic by default in the Pro version.
Driver Booster FAQ
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Can it fix audio, network, or graphics problems?
