Driver Booster

What Driver Booster is

Driver Booster is a Windows utility that scans a computer, checks driver status, and can install or update drivers automatically. Its hardware coverage includes GPUs, printers, audio, network, chipset, USB, and other devices. The free version lists more than 19 million device drivers; the PRO database lists more than 23 million. Driver checks include Microsoft WHQL verification and an IObit security scan.

The product also includes scheduled maintenance, junk cleanup, restore-point tools, and driver rollback. Its gaming features include Game Ready driver updates and Game Boost. It can scan and repair more than 60 game components and 680 DLLs. PRO adds offline driver updates and automatic backups of old drivers before updates, supporting restoration if needed. Restore points can cover three previous driver versions.

Driver Booster supports Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7, and XP, as well as Windows 10/11 ARM64. The stated minimum requirements are a 1 GHz processor, 1 GB RAM, and 1 GB of free disk space. A free edition is available, and a free trial is offered without a stated duration. Listed paid options include $11.95 a month for three months and one PC, $39.95 a year for one PC, and $74.85 a year for three PCs. Paid plans include a 60-day money-back guarantee.

Who it suits

Driver Booster suits Windows users who want automatic driver scans and updates across common hardware, along with maintenance and gaming-related tools. PRO is relevant for users who need offline driver updates or automatic backups before updates.

Limits

The free version lists more than 19 million drivers, while PRO lists more than 23 million and adds offline updates and automatic backups of old drivers. The listed free-plan device limit is one PC.

Getting started

1. Visit the Driver Booster website.
2. Choose the free edition or review the listed PRO plans.
3. Install it on a supported Windows system that meets the stated minimum requirements.
4. Run an automatic scan to check driver status.
5. Use the available driver update, maintenance, or gaming tools.

Verdict

Choose Driver Booster if you want a Windows driver utility with automatic scanning, updates, restore points, and gaming tools. PRO adds offline updates and automatic driver backups. Consider another option if you need more than one device on the listed free plan or need those PRO features without a paid plan.