Driverdetective (Program) Thoughts?

Judas · Apr 13, 2009, 08:02 AM

anyone heard of this... use it... worried or not about it?

Update Your Computer Drivers Today Automatically

While i can't see anything questionable thus far.... i personally wouldn't touch it.. but i've a customer that pointed it out to me and uses it..... i'm extremely leary about it...

anyone have any knowledge on it or thoughts?

Al_Vampyre · Apr 13, 2009, 10:12 AM

I used one once seemed to do the job OK but I was just being lazy - I could have done the research and found the driver myself

comp_ali · Apr 13, 2009, 11:06 AM

I remember using it since month and it was even advertised on Gigabyte site ,it was free for scanning and detecting but whenever you want to update your drivers to the recent updates it asks you for registration >>$$ , bullshit.

I prefer to update drivers by myself then if not for the money it will to avoid wrong update , unrecommended one or a stupid malware.

nicnik · Apr 13, 2009, 03:07 PM

I've used pcpitstop.com before, and their free driver scan. Works fine if you use very old drivers. Saves time, that's all.

Mac Daddy · Apr 14, 2009, 04:01 AM

I use the MSI auto update for the AMD board .. on this program

pigdog · Apr 14, 2009, 07:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by comp_ali

I remember using it since month and it was even advertised on Gigabyte site ,it was free for scanning and detecting but whenever you want to update your drivers to the recent updates it asks you for registration >>$$ , bullshit.

I prefer to update drivers by myself then if not for the money it will to avoid wrong update , unrecommended one or a stupid malware.

I did exactly the same thing. At first I thought it might be OK, but when it hit me up for the bucks - no way.

Especially when you can get quality programs like Secunia, Gameshadow and Radarsync for free.

Apr 13, 2009, 10:12 AM	#2
Al_Vampyre HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,532 Rep Power: 71 System Specs	Re: Driverdetective (Program) Thoughts? I used one once seemed to do the job OK but I was just being lazy - I could have done the research and found the driver myself __________________ "Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit; wisdom is knowing not to put it in a fruit salad" - Brian O'Driscoll - Ireland Rugby Team 2009 Grand Slam winning Captain.

Apr 13, 2009, 11:06 AM	#3
comp_ali Sniper Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Egypt Posts: 10,441 Rep Power: 331 System Specs	Re: Driverdetective (Program) Thoughts? I remember using it since month and it was even advertised on Gigabyte site ,it was free for scanning and detecting but whenever you want to update your drivers to the recent updates it asks you for registration >>$$ , bullshit. I prefer to update drivers by myself then if not for the money it will to avoid wrong update , unrecommended one or a stupid malware. __________________ Last edited by comp_ali; Apr 13, 2009 at 11:12 AM.

Apr 13, 2009, 03:07 PM	#4
nicnik In the Land of Snow Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 567 Rep Power: 44 System Specs	Re: Driverdetective (Program) Thoughts? I've used pcpitstop.com before, and their free driver scan. Works fine if you use very old drivers. Saves time, that's all. __________________ >>Steam<< Currently Playing: BF3 (nic9394), Rift (devilryuji)

Apr 14, 2009, 04:01 AM	#5
Mac Daddy DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 7,950 Rep Power: 78 System Specs	Re: Driverdetective (Program) Thoughts? I use the MSI auto update for the AMD board .. on this program __________________ "My mom said the only reason men are alive is for lawn care and vehicle maintenance." - Tim Allen