While a manual device driver update is possible, scanning your PC for outdated drivers and then updating them is very time-consuming. First, you will have to scan for old, corrupt drivers piled up in your system. Then, you will have to go through their version numbers, and ascertain whether they have become outdated by matching their numbers with the new one. This can be very frustrating for the user.
Fortunately, there are useful programs that scan, download and update device drivers automatically. With their massive database, they can update all outdated device drivers within minutes. These programs are divided into two types, one that’s targeted towards newbie users and the other suitable mostly for computer-savvy people. Driver Genius comes in the second category. With its advanced options, it is suitable for those who are well versed in computers and software. With its sizeable database, Driver Genius guarantees quick driver update.
Scan Process:
The scan procedure is good but geared more towards users who prefer advanced options. Though the scan process is slow compared to Driver Detective and Driver Cure, the program allows to backup before uninstalling any drivers. This safety aspect ensures you don’t uninstall any drivers accidentally. During the scan process, the program’s intuitive driver diagnostic tool analyses each device and tells you the reasons behind the hardware’s poor performance.
The user interface is simple, but mainly targeted towards advanced users. There is just too much information, features and data that goes beyond the grasp of an average computer user.
Size of the Driver Database:
Driver Genius’s up to date database can hold up to 30,000 drivers. However, the database size cannot be compared to the databases of Driver Cure and Driver Detective. Driver Detective has more than 10 million drivers in its database. Still, the developers are trying hard to keep the system as up to date as possible.
Customer Support:
The program’s support system is good, but not as quick as other driver update programs like Driver Cure. The email support section is well-categorized into ‘Registration and License code’, ‘Technical’ and ‘Product Support’ sections. Just select your choice and type your query, but make sure to be a bit detailed, otherwise your questions won’t be answered.
The help system is complete with step-by-step tutorials and screenshots. We would recommend newbie computer users to go through the program’s in-depth help files and documents in order to learn how to use the software more easily.
Comparison with Other Driver Update Software:
The user interface of Driver Genius may be simple and without any flashy graphics, but the overall process can be tad difficult for the average user. The software also lacks the extensiveness of its database, if compared with Driver Detective. Nevertheless, it is still the best program for advanced users as it certainly takes off the load in updating device drivers.