DriverMax 3.4

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DriverMax helps you backup all the drivers installed on your Windows computer. When needed you will be able to reinstall all your drivers or just the ones you choose in a single step that takes less than a minute; a very handy tool especially after reinstalling Windows or when the hardware driver CDs which came with your computer are no longer available. DriverMax also helps you check if you have the latest versions of drivers and displays detailed information about all drivers. No more searching for rare drivers on disks or having to track them down on the Internet or inserting one installation CD after the other. Simply export all your current drivers (or just the ones that you want) to a folder or a compressed file. After reinstalling Windows you will have everything in one place.

Version 3.4 is a bug fixing release.

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Editor's review of DriverMax

Behind a slick interface, this program backs up all your PC's drivers in case you mess up something fierce. From registration to implementation, DriverMax works fast, runs smooth, and does even more than mere backing up.

When you run the app, it asks you if you'd like to run the trial version or apply for a registration key. The key is free, though, requiring only an e-mail address and your name. Once you've entered the key, the program interface appears, with slick button navigation: Driver Operations, Updates and Identification, and Popular Hardware. Mousing over one reveals more choices, so you can export your drivers, import drivers, or view an installed drivers report.

Updates lets you update both the DriverMax software and the drivers themselves, although as of this writing there is a warning label on the DriverMax Web site that downloads are not currently functioning. The program can also identify unknown hardware and point you in the direction of popular hardware options, pointing users to a compilation of statistics about different video cards and processors.

The strongest features, though, relate to driver backup and reinstalls. They function smoothly, offering users the option to back up all drivers or compile a customized list. Reinstalling an "accidentally" deleted driver was as pain-free as could be. This is a great utility tool that should appeal to newbies, advanced hackers, and everybody in between.

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  DriverMax

  Good but...

  by: stonehkm on 10-Feb-2008 03:40:49 PM

  Pros: Does a great job of identifying outdated drivers.

  Cons: Without the download function it just makes a lot of work. When will they have it?

  I have had this program o my PC for a long time and am still waiting for the downloads to work.

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  DriverMax

  Great Driver update!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  by: Dark12313 on 05-Apr-2008 09:33:27 AM

  Pros: It knows alot of drivers and it will easily identify unknown hardware so that you can find the proper driver for it. Also it is free and it can show you the most popular hardware in case you want to upgrade your computer to its' full potential.

  Cons: On their driver updating website you still cannot download the drivers from that sit although they are working on getting all the latest driver updates.

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  good but!!

  by: 13dano on 16-Mar-2008 06:10:27 AM

  Pros: Does a fast scan for all drivers and system info.

  Cons: Still waiting for the download your updated driver option to be included

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  DriverMax

  a great tool

  by: writingtreewalking on 09-Feb-2008 11:47:31 AM

  Pros: checks all the tedious drivers

  Cons: doesn't yet dl the new drivers. when it does, this will be a killer software

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  DriverMax

  easy to download

  by: Marcel Faucher on 21-Feb-2008 02:39:20 AM

  Pros: It easily create a file for the drivers

  Cons: When I try to go into update identification or other section I get this message that says that i am registered that my user name is registered but not validated and then it ask me to enter my registration code again but nothing hapends

  since I can use only part of the program I vote for 2 stars

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