Unlike Ashampoo and SlimWare Utilities' software, Driver Booster PRO doesn't prompt you to back up your existing drivers before installing the new ones. It took approximately five minutes for me to install all of the new drivers. W h e n I clicked the Download All button, Driver Booster PRO began downloading and installing the appropriate driv e r s. Like Ashampoo DriverUpdate, IObit Driver Booster PRO unearthed 44 driver-related issues on my work PC, while SlimWare Utilities DriverUpdate found just 41. Instead, the utility jumps straight to the most important matter, displaying your PC's out-of-date drivers. It doesn't display your PC's hardware specs as Ashampoo and SlimWare Utilities' offerings do. When you launch Driver Booster PRO, it performs a quick hardware scan. SlimWare Utilities DriverUpdate lacks this feature. Like Ashampoo Driver Updater, IObit Driver Booster PRO leverages Windows 10's Action Center to deliver useful desktop notifications. IObit's utility is compatible with the Windows 10 ($139.00 at Microsoft Store) (Opens in a new window), 8, 7, Vista, and XP operating systems.

(Opens in a new window) Read Our Iolo System Mechanic Review PRO-only abilities include automatic driver downloads and installation during a PC's idle time (which is good for those who rarely power down their computers) and the ability to prioritize video game-related developer environments and APIs (such as Microsoft Visual C++ and OpenAL, respectively). Both let you download the newest drivers and offer one-click updates, but paying for the $22.95 PRO tier (reviewed here) gets you many other features. IObit offers two versions of Driver Booster: Free and PRO. Competitors Ashampoo Driver Updater and SlimWare Utilities DriverUpdate offer compelling features, but IObit Driver Booster PRO leads the pack. Driver Booster PRO's simple core functionality is made even more attractive thanks to the inclusion of multiple licenses at a very wallet-friendly price, as well as a customizable interface that does a good job of displaying specific hardware-related information. IObit makes many utilities, and Driver Booster PRO, which automatically updates your drivers, is one of its best.

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