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Release Highlights
This is a landmark release — DriverStore Explorer v1.0!
Beyond the major version milestone, this release introduces in-place self-update functionality and WinGet integration.
What's New
Comparing v0.12.152...v1.0.26 · lostindark/DriverStoreExplorer
Driver Store Explorer modifies the Windows driver store. Improper use can cause system malfunction, prevent Windows from booting, or result in loss of device functionality. Know the risks before proceeding. Always back up your drivers before deleting anything.
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Release Highlights
This is a landmark release — DriverStore Explorer v1.0!
Beyond the major version milestone, this release introduces in-place self-update functionality and WinGet integration.
What's New
- In-place self-update — Download, SHA256-verify, and replace the running exe with rollback support.
- WinGet update support — Detects WinGet-installed instances and upgrades via winget upgrade.
- Fix View Logs crash — Handles missing file association; falls back to Notepad.
- Fix BootCritical alignment with DISM — Corrects BootCritical flag retrieval for native driver store.
- Updated Italian translations.
- Fixed swapped true/false values in Chinese resource files.
- Updated German translations for download/update strings.
- Updated Portuguese (Brazil) translations.
- Updated Korean translations.
Comparing v0.12.152...v1.0.26 · lostindark/DriverStoreExplorer
Warning
Driver Store Explorer modifies the Windows driver store. Improper use can cause system malfunction, prevent Windows from booting, or result in loss of device functionality. Know the risks before proceeding. Always back up your drivers before deleting anything.Download links:
Release DriverStore Explorer v1.0.26 · lostindark/DriverStoreExplorer
🌟 Release Highlights This is a landmark release — DriverStore Explorer v1.0! Beyond the major version milestone, this release introduces in-place self-update functionality and WinGet integration. ✨...
Features:
Core Operations
- Browse & List: View all third-party driver packages with detailed metadata (size, version, date etc.)
- Add/Install: Install new driver packages with optional automatic device installation
- Remove/Delete: Delete single or multiple drivers with force deletion for in-use drivers
Note: The exact implications of removing or deleting drivers depend on system state and usage. Exercise caution, as removal may affect device functionality or require reinstallation of drivers for certain hardware. - Export: Backup selected or all drivers to organized folder structures
- Smart Cleanup: Automatically identify and select old/unused driver version
Advanced Capabilities
- Multiple APIs: Native Windows API, DISM, or PnPUtil backend support with auto-detection
- Online & Offline: Work with local machine or offline Windows image driver stores
- Device Association: View connected devices and their presence status
- Batch Operations: Multi-select for bulk operations with progress tracking
- Real-time Search: Live filtering and CSV export for analysis
User Interface
- Multi-language: 20+ languages with RTL support
- Customizable: Sortable columns, grouping, and flexible layout
- Visual Feedback: Color coding, selection highlighting, and detailed logging

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