Driver Genius

Discussion in 'Software' started by claudiathompson, Jun 23, 2010.

  1. claudiathompson

    claudiathompson Private E-2

    Every time I use it ...it tells me to install the same 8 drivers, mostly to do with NVIDIA.

    Even when I have already downloaded those drivers.
     
    Last edited: Jun 23, 2010
  2. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    Hi


    Personally I would never advise using a driver finding application as they cannot cover all the bases of drivers available, and more so when drivers used by OEM makers such as DELL, HP, Gateway etc are custom designed chips and drivers at times. Installing the wrong driver can cause issues with the operating system.

    To be honest in reality unless you are having issues drivers do not need to be updated at all, or the only one that is advisable to update is the Graphic Card, the others I would not update unless an issue in which an update may fix.

    The listing HERE on Majorgeeks for this download, doesnt suggest its free as its listed as shareware with a $ price, this may not be the same for some other sites that offer this download and some sites list it as Free to Download, which means just that you can download it free but to use it you have to pay, and thats a sneeky trick I dont like personally.


    If you need to update drivers then we can help you with that, but information needed is below, mainly I/we just locate the makers drivers or if not available due to a Windows version being used that the original maker does not support we can generally find the best fit driver and they will be FREE.

     
  3. BILLMCC66

    BILLMCC66 Bionic Belgian

    Driver genius is OK as a guide but never just download and install everything.

    As for Nvidia drivers you are far better going directly to their site.

    http://www.nvidia.com/Download/index.aspx?lang=en-us

    Just fill in your details and it will find the newest driver for you,It is advisable to uninstall the old driver before installing the new one.

    If you are having a problem with a particular driver do as Halo suggested and post your details and the driver/s you need then we can help you.
     

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