Martin JørgensenDriver Booster from IObit is one of the most popular tools for automatically updating drivers on Windows PCs. With one click, it scans your computer for outdated or missing drivers and downloads the latest versions automatically.
It’s especially helpful if you’re dealing with system 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 Driver Booster lets you:
- Scan and identify outdated drivers
- Download and install them manually, one by one
The paid Pro version adds:
- Automatic installation with no user input
- Faster download servers
- Backups 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
Once your PC restarts, open the app again to confirm your drivers are now up to date. You’ll often notice better performance, faster startup, improved audio/graphics, and fewer errors.
Download and install the app
Visit the official page (see the download button below) and get the installer. Run it and follow the setup wizard. You don’t need to remove old drivers first—Driver Booster handles everything 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 The program analyzes your PC for outdated, missing, or corrupted drivers.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 get a list of all your devices with current and recommended driver versions. You can see how old they are and whether any are critical (e.g., network or graphics).
Update drivers
Click “Update All” to let the program download and install every new driver automatically — or click “Update” next to individual drivers if you prefer to go step by step. The paid version installs them automatically with no user input, while the free version requires a couple of clicks per driver.
Restart your PC
When the updates are finished, you may be asked to restart. This ensures the new drivers take effect. Don’t skip this step—especially if you updated network, graphics, or chipset drivers.
Create a restore point
Driver Booster recommends creating a system restore point before installation. This lets you roll back if anything goes wrong. You can enable this in the app’s settings, and it’s on by default in the Pro version.
Frequently asked questions about Driver Booster
Is Driver Booster safe?
Do I need to buy the Pro version?
Does it work with Windows 11?
Can it fix audio, network, or graphics problems?
