Solved iobit driver booster..harmful or harmless?


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iam using this program to update my system. iam wondering if these kinds of programs are ok to run or do they do more harm to system?

windows version: OS build 26100. 3775
 

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Windows 1112th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-1215U793.6 MB Free (5.6 GB Total)Intel(R) UHD Graphics (2.0 GB)
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Windows 11
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Laptop
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Lenovo Ideapad Flex 5
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12th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-1215U
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LENOVO (LNVNB161216)
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793.6 MB Free (5.6 GB Total)
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Intel(R) UHD Graphics (2.0 GB)
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Realtek High Definition Audio(SST)
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Generic PnP Monitor (1280 x 800 @ 60 Hz)
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Standard PS/2 Keyboard
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Logitech M220
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Varies
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Microsoft edge (main), Firefox, Opera, Brave
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Bitdefender Anti virus plus
Terrible, like all programs from IObit.
 

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Microsoft Windows 11 HomeIntel Core i5-13490F2 x 16 Patriot Memory (PDP Systems) PSD516G56...GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 WINDFORCE OC 12G (G...
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Microsoft Windows 11 Home
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PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
MSI MS-7D98
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Intel Core i5-13490F
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MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI
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2 x 16 Patriot Memory (PDP Systems) PSD516G560081 6400MT (32-37-37-74); 1.35V)
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GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 WINDFORCE OC 12G (GV-N4070WF3OC-12GD)
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Bluetooth Аудио
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INNOCN 15K1F
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080
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WD_BLACK SN770 250GB
KINGSTON SNV2S1000G (ELFK0S.6)
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Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1000W
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CG560 - DeepCool
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ID-COOLING SE-224-XTS / 2 x 140Mm Fan - rear and top; 3 x 120Mm - front
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Corsair K70 RGB TKL
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Corsair KATAR PRO XT
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100 Mbps
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Firefox
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Microsoft Defender Antivirus
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https://www.userbenchmark.com/UserRun/66553205
I've been using IObit software (Advanced System Care Pro, Malware Fighter Pro) for years. No issues. But I believe in a layered defense so I also use Defender and Malware Bytes.
 

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Windows 11 Pro @2N23AMD Ryzen 716gb
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Windows 11 Pro @2N23
Computer type
Laptop
Manufacturer/Model
Dell
CPU
AMD Ryzen 7
Memory
16gb
Hard Drives
M2 2TB SSD
Browser
Edge
Antivirus
ioBit
Do yourself a favor. Do not use any driver update apps except for the ones provided for this purpose by your OEM or the ones from the motherboard maker in cases of self builds...
OR let WU update your drivers
Or,manually update your drivers yourself using drivers from the OEM or mobo maker.
 

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    OS
    Windows 11 Pro 25H2 26200.9168
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Optiplex 7080
    CPU
    i9-10900 10 core 20 threads
    Motherboard
    DELL 0J37VM
    Memory
    32 gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    none-Intel UHD Graphics 630
    Sound Card
    Integrated Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Benq 27
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    2x1tb Solidigm m.2 nvme /External drives 512gb Samsung m.2 sata+2tb Kingston m2.nvme
    PSU
    500w
    Case
    MT
    Cooling
    Dell Premium
    Keyboard
    Logitech wired
    Mouse
    Logitech wireless
    Internet Speed
    so slow I'm too embarrassed to tell
    Browser
    #1 Edge #2 Firefox
    Antivirus
    Defender+MWB Premium

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    Windows 11 Pro 24H2 26200.9168AMD Ryzen 7 6800U32 gbintegrated
    Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 24H2 26200.9168
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Beelink Mini PC SER5
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 6800U
    Memory
    32 gb
    Graphics card(s)
    integrated
    Sound Card
    integrated
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Benq 27
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1TB Crucial nvme
    Keyboard
    Logitech wired
    Mouse
    Logitech wireless
    Internet Speed
    still too embarrassed to tell
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Defender
  • System 3 is non compliant Dell 9020 i7-4770/24gb ram Win11 PRO 26200.9168
Online driver updater software is not without risks, however. Some online driver updater software may be unreliable, outdated, or even malicious. They may contain malware, spyware, or adware that can infect your clients' computers and compromise their security and privacy.
 

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Windows 11AMD Ryzen 7 5700GMicron Technology DDR4-3200 16GBNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
OS
Windows 11
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
HP Pavilion
CPU
AMD Ryzen 7 5700G
Motherboard
Erica6
Memory
Micron Technology DDR4-3200 16GB
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
Sound Card
Realtek ALC671
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung SyncMaster U28E590
Screen Resolution
3840 x 2160
Hard Drives
SAMSUNG MZVLQ1T0HALB-000H1

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Windows 11Intel Core i7 11800H @ 2.30GHz Tiger Lake 10n...16.0GB Dual-Channel DDR4 @ 1598MHz (22-22-22-52)Generic PnP Monitor (1920x1080@144Hz) Intel U...
OS
Windows 11
Computer type
Laptop
Manufacturer/Model
MSI-Katana GF66 11UC
CPU
Intel Core i7 11800H @ 2.30GHz Tiger Lake 10nm Tech
Motherboard
Micro-Star International Co., Ltd. MS-1582 (U3E1)
Memory
16.0GB Dual-Channel DDR4 @ 1598MHz (22-22-22-52)
Graphics Card(s)
Generic PnP Monitor (1920x1080@144Hz) Intel UHD Graphics (MSI) 4095MB NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU (MSI) 47 °C SLI Disabled
Sound Card
Realtek High Definition Audio Intel Smart Sound Technology for Digital Microphones Intel Smart Sound Technology for Bluetooth Audio Intel Smart Sound Technology for USB Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
Name Generic PnP Monitor on Intel UHD Graphics Current Resolution 1536x864 pixels Work Resolution 1536x824 pixels State Enabled, Primary Monitor Width 1920 Monitor Height 1080 Monitor BPP 32 bits per pixel Monitor Frequency 144 Hz Device \\.\DISPLAY1\Monitor0
Hard Drives
KINGSTON OM8PCP3512F-AI1 (SSD)
Manufacturer Kingston
Product Family SSDNow
Form Factor 2.5-inch
Interface SATA-2
Capacity 476 GB
Real size 512,110,190,592 bytes
RAID Type None

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    Windows 11 2xH2 (latest update ... forever anal)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Slim S01
    CPU
    Intel i5-12400
    Memory
    8GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce GT730
    Sound Card
    OOBE
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer 32"
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    512GB KIOXIA NVMe
    1TB SATA SSD
    PSU
    OOBE
    Case
    OOBE
    Cooling
    OOBE
    Keyboard
    BT
    Mouse
    BT
    Browser
    Brave FFox Chrome Opera
    Antivirus
    KIS

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    Windows 11 Pro 2xH2 (latest update ... 4ever ...i7-1165G7 @ 2.80GHzIntel Iris Xe Graphics
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    Windows 11 Pro 2xH2 (latest update ... 4ever anal)
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    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavillion 15
    CPU
    i7-1165G7 @ 2.80GHz
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel Iris Xe Graphics
    Hard Drives
    Samsung NVMe 512GB
    + numerous/multiple SSD Type C USB enclosures
    Internet Speed
    NBN FTTN 50
    Browser
    Brave
    Antivirus
    KIS
If you wonder how to update specific device drivers for Windows 10 and Windows 11, you will find all you need to know in this guide.

 

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Windows 11AMD Ryzen 7 5700GMicron Technology DDR4-3200 16GBNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
OS
Windows 11
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
HP Pavilion
CPU
AMD Ryzen 7 5700G
Motherboard
Erica6
Memory
Micron Technology DDR4-3200 16GB
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
Sound Card
Realtek ALC671
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung SyncMaster U28E590
Screen Resolution
3840 x 2160
Hard Drives
SAMSUNG MZVLQ1T0HALB-000H1

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  • At a glance

    Windows 11 Pro 25H2 26200.9168i9-10900 10 core 20 threads32 gbnone-Intel UHD Graphics 630
    OS
    Windows 11 Pro 25H2 26200.9168
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Optiplex 7080
    CPU
    i9-10900 10 core 20 threads
    Motherboard
    DELL 0J37VM
    Memory
    32 gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    none-Intel UHD Graphics 630
    Sound Card
    Integrated Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Benq 27
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    2x1tb Solidigm m.2 nvme /External drives 512gb Samsung m.2 sata+2tb Kingston m2.nvme
    PSU
    500w
    Case
    MT
    Cooling
    Dell Premium
    Keyboard
    Logitech wired
    Mouse
    Logitech wireless
    Internet Speed
    so slow I'm too embarrassed to tell
    Browser
    #1 Edge #2 Firefox
    Antivirus
    Defender+MWB Premium

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    Windows 11 Pro 24H2 26200.9168AMD Ryzen 7 6800U32 gbintegrated
    Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 24H2 26200.9168
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Beelink Mini PC SER5
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 6800U
    Memory
    32 gb
    Graphics card(s)
    integrated
    Sound Card
    integrated
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Benq 27
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1TB Crucial nvme
    Keyboard
    Logitech wired
    Mouse
    Logitech wireless
    Internet Speed
    still too embarrassed to tell
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Defender
  • System 3 is non compliant Dell 9020 i7-4770/24gb ram Win11 PRO 26200.9168
I've used driver booster in the past and never had any issues with it, IMO it's a heck of a lot better than most other driver updating software's out there, although since switching to Windows 11 and the ability to now use core isolation I have found I am unable to use it now.
 

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Windows 11 Pro 25H2 v26200.7171Intel I9-12900k Adler LakeCorsair Vengeance 64GB DDR5Realtek
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Windows 11 Pro 25H2 v26200.7171
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
self built
CPU
Intel I9-12900k Adler Lake
Motherboard
Gigabyte Z790 Gaming Plus AX
Memory
Corsair Vengeance 64GB DDR5
Graphics Card(s)
Realtek
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung Curved 23"
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
9 Drives total: Two 1TB M.2 SSD's, Three internal Seagate Barracuda 1TB HDD's , 4 Western Digital External removable drives , 3 @ 1TB each and 1 8TB
Case
Antec Flux Pro
Cooling
ID Cooling FX 240 Pro
Browser
Firefox
Antivirus
Bitdefender
Dark Knight said:
I've used driver booster in the past and never had any issues with it, IMO it's a heck of a lot better than most other driver updating software's out there, although since switching to Windows 11 and the ability to now use core isolation I have found I am unable to use it now.
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MS has designated IOBit as a bad actor, and added several of their drivers to the Vulnerable Driver Blocklist. You can't have CI enabled while using some of their products.
 

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Windows 7
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Windows 7
IObits products have been considered as "malware" for a few years.
 

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    OS
    Windows 11 Home 25H2 26200.9278
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavilion TP01-2xxx
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 3 5300G
    Memory
    8gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    Radeon Graphics 4.00GHZ
    Monitor(s) Displays
    ViewSonic
    Keyboard
    HP
    Mouse
    wireless Microsoft
    Browser
    FireFox
    Antivirus
    Avira

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    Updated Windows 10 to 11 25H2 26200.8875Intel Core i3 8100 @3.60 GHz8.GBIntel UHD 360 (HP)
    Operating System
    Updated Windows 10 to 11 25H2 26200.8875
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP
    CPU
    Intel Core i3 8100 @3.60 GHz
    Motherboard
    HP 8653 (U3E1)
    Memory
    8.GB
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel UHD 360 (HP)
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Def
    Monitor(s) Displays
    ViewSonic
    Browser
    Firefox
    Other Info
    #3 System: HP OmniBook 3 laptop Windows Home 25H2 11Pro 26200.9278
  • HP Omni laptop Windows 11 home
    11 25H2 26200.8737
    Intel Core 5 120U
Lots of programs available. CCleaner also does it.
I wouldn’t touch any of them.
 

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    Windows 11 Pro 25H2 Build 26200.9168Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4770K CPU @ 3.50GHz32.0 GB of I forget and the box is in storage.Gigabyte nVidia GeForce GTX 1660 Super OC 6GB
    OS
    Windows 11 Pro 25H2 Build 26200.9168
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Sin-built 2013
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4770K CPU @ 3.50GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus VI Formula
    Memory
    32.0 GB of I forget and the box is in storage.
    Graphics Card(s)
    Gigabyte nVidia GeForce GTX 1660 Super OC 6GB
    Sound Card
    ROG SupremeFX Formula 8-Channel High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    5 x LG 25MS500-B - 1 x 24MK430H-B - 1 x Wacom Pro 22" Touch Screen Tablet
    Screen Resolution
    All over the place
    Hard Drives
    Too many to list. OS on Samsung 1TB 870 QVO SATA
    PSU
    Silverstone 1500
    Case
    NZXT Phantom 820 Full-Tower Case
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-D15 Elite Class Dual Tower CPU Cooler / 6 x EziDIY 120mm / 2 x Corsair 140mm somethings / 1 x 140mm Thermaltake something / 2 x 200mm Corsair.
    Keyboard
    Corsair K95 / Logitech diNovo Edge Wireless
    Mouse
    Logitech: G402 / G502 / Mx Masters / Mx Air Cordless
    Internet Speed
    2000/500Mbps
    Browser
    All sorts
    Antivirus
    Kaspersky Premium
    Other Info
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    TP-Link BE9300 WiFi 7 Bluetooth 5.4 (Archer TBE550E)
    TP-Link TX201 V1 2.5GB Lan

    Grandstream HT812 - VoIP
    ASUS DSL-AX82U - Mesh
    ASUS RT-AC68U - Mesh
    ASUS RT-BE88U Router

    Brother MFC-L2880DW Printer

    I’m on a horse.

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 Pro 25H2 Build 26200.9168 (Wifes)13th Generation Intel® Core™ i5-1340P Process...16GB LPDDR5-52001x Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 25H2 Build 26200.9168 (Wifes)
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    LENOVO Yoga 7 14IRL8 - Type 82YL
    CPU
    13th Generation Intel® Core™ i5-1340P Processor(Core™ i5-1340P)
    Memory
    16GB LPDDR5-5200
    Graphics card(s)
    1x Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    Sound Card
    Optimized with Dolby Atmos®
    Screen Resolution
    QHD 2880 x 1800 OLED
    Hard Drives
    M.2 512 GB SSD PCIe
    Mouse
    Logiteck MX Master 3S
    Internet Speed
    2000/500
    Antivirus
    Defender / Malwarebytes
    Other Info
    …still on a horse.


    Wireless Network: Wi-Fi 6E 2x2 AX; Bluetooth® 5.1 or above
    Ports: 1x 1 Novo button; 2 in 1 Audio Combo jack; Micro SD Card Reader; HDMI 1.4b; 2 x USB Type-C (TBT4)
    USB 3.2 Gen 2 DP 1.4a
    PD 3.0); 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type A
    Camera
    1x 1080P FHD IR/RGB Hybrid with Privacy Shutter and Dual Array Microphone
    Graphics
    1x Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    Monitor
    14" WUXGA
    Form Factor
    Convertible Notebook
  • Windows 11 Pro 25H2 Build 26200.9168 (Wifes)

    Yoga 7 2-in-1 14IML9 - Type 83DJ

    Processor: Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 155H Processor(Core™ Ultra 7 155H)

    Memory: 32GB LPD5X-7467

    Hard Drive: 1 TB SSD PCIe

    Wireless Network: 1x Wi-Fi 6E 2x2 AX; Bluetooth® 5.1 or above

    Ports: 1 x HDMI 2.1 TMDS; 1 x Novo Button; 1 x Combo Audio Jack
    2 x USB-C (USB 4.0)
    1 x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1

    Camera: 1080P FHD IR Hybrid with Dual Microphone

    Graphics: Intel® Arc™ Graphics

    Monitor: 14" 2.8K

    ...Where's my horse?
Be careful of what you follow.

Brink tutorials are always extremely helpful.

www.elevenforum.com

Enable or Disable Include Drivers with Windows Updates in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable including drivers with Windows Updates in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Windows Update will include drivers when available in Windows 11 by default. You can enable the Do not include drivers with Windows Updates policy to not include drivers...
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    Windows 11 Pro 25H2 Build 26200.9168Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4770K CPU @ 3.50GHz32.0 GB of I forget and the box is in storage.Gigabyte nVidia GeForce GTX 1660 Super OC 6GB
    OS
    Windows 11 Pro 25H2 Build 26200.9168
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Sin-built 2013
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4770K CPU @ 3.50GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus VI Formula
    Memory
    32.0 GB of I forget and the box is in storage.
    Graphics Card(s)
    Gigabyte nVidia GeForce GTX 1660 Super OC 6GB
    Sound Card
    ROG SupremeFX Formula 8-Channel High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    5 x LG 25MS500-B - 1 x 24MK430H-B - 1 x Wacom Pro 22" Touch Screen Tablet
    Screen Resolution
    All over the place
    Hard Drives
    Too many to list. OS on Samsung 1TB 870 QVO SATA
    PSU
    Silverstone 1500
    Case
    NZXT Phantom 820 Full-Tower Case
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-D15 Elite Class Dual Tower CPU Cooler / 6 x EziDIY 120mm / 2 x Corsair 140mm somethings / 1 x 140mm Thermaltake something / 2 x 200mm Corsair.
    Keyboard
    Corsair K95 / Logitech diNovo Edge Wireless
    Mouse
    Logitech: G402 / G502 / Mx Masters / Mx Air Cordless
    Internet Speed
    2000/500Mbps
    Browser
    All sorts
    Antivirus
    Kaspersky Premium
    Other Info
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    TP-Link BE9300 WiFi 7 Bluetooth 5.4 (Archer TBE550E)
    TP-Link TX201 V1 2.5GB Lan

    Grandstream HT812 - VoIP
    ASUS DSL-AX82U - Mesh
    ASUS RT-AC68U - Mesh
    ASUS RT-BE88U Router

    Brother MFC-L2880DW Printer

    I’m on a horse.

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 Pro 25H2 Build 26200.9168 (Wifes)13th Generation Intel® Core™ i5-1340P Process...16GB LPDDR5-52001x Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 25H2 Build 26200.9168 (Wifes)
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    LENOVO Yoga 7 14IRL8 - Type 82YL
    CPU
    13th Generation Intel® Core™ i5-1340P Processor(Core™ i5-1340P)
    Memory
    16GB LPDDR5-5200
    Graphics card(s)
    1x Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    Sound Card
    Optimized with Dolby Atmos®
    Screen Resolution
    QHD 2880 x 1800 OLED
    Hard Drives
    M.2 512 GB SSD PCIe
    Mouse
    Logiteck MX Master 3S
    Internet Speed
    2000/500
    Antivirus
    Defender / Malwarebytes
    Other Info
    …still on a horse.


    Wireless Network: Wi-Fi 6E 2x2 AX; Bluetooth® 5.1 or above
    Ports: 1x 1 Novo button; 2 in 1 Audio Combo jack; Micro SD Card Reader; HDMI 1.4b; 2 x USB Type-C (TBT4)
    USB 3.2 Gen 2 DP 1.4a
    PD 3.0); 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type A
    Camera
    1x 1080P FHD IR/RGB Hybrid with Privacy Shutter and Dual Array Microphone
    Graphics
    1x Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    Monitor
    14" WUXGA
    Form Factor
    Convertible Notebook
  • Windows 11 Pro 25H2 Build 26200.9168 (Wifes)

    Yoga 7 2-in-1 14IML9 - Type 83DJ

    Processor: Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 155H Processor(Core™ Ultra 7 155H)

    Memory: 32GB LPD5X-7467

    Hard Drive: 1 TB SSD PCIe

    Wireless Network: 1x Wi-Fi 6E 2x2 AX; Bluetooth® 5.1 or above

    Ports: 1 x HDMI 2.1 TMDS; 1 x Novo Button; 1 x Combo Audio Jack
    2 x USB-C (USB 4.0)
    1 x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1

    Camera: 1080P FHD IR Hybrid with Dual Microphone

    Graphics: Intel® Arc™ Graphics

    Monitor: 14" 2.8K

    ...Where's my horse?
Hi !

I entirely agree with what Jacee said.

Nowadays, Windows does quite a decent job at updating drivers.
Moreover, if you install a new device in your computer, Windows (11 at least) is capable of getting the right driver (IOW, getting it from the manufacturer's Website).

In my opinion, if a device is working, updating the driver is pretty much useless. Most of the time, the device getting updated is the graphic card. Because it comes with "presets" to configure latest games.

For instance, there is no driver for my keyboard that will make me sound like a native English person ;) Copilot isn't helping me with this either, but that is off topic ;)
 

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Windows 11 ProRyzen32 GDDR4RTX 3600
OS
Windows 11 Pro
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
N/A
CPU
Ryzen
Motherboard
AMD Ryzen 5 5600x 6-Core
Memory
32 GDDR4
Graphics Card(s)
RTX 3600
Sound Card
Integrated to the motherboard...
Monitor(s) Displays
AOC G-Sync G27G2G4
Screen Resolution
2560x1900
Hard Drives
Seagate FireCuda 520, a couple of external HDD drives full of garbage.
Internet Speed
Desc : 76 Mbps / Asc : 0.52 (I not about the speedtest.net result)
Browser
Chrome
Antivirus
Eset
Other Info
Retired coder, yet still loving technology and its creative aspect.
Casual Anno player :)

I'm a normal IT tech / nerd, but I enjoy nature, animals and arts, and cooking.
Just an additional note, if for some reason if ever have to go through the process of reinstall Windows 10 or 11 :
Here is another way to access Device Manager :
  1. Hold "Alt" key and press "R" key.
  2. A dialog box named "Run" will show, then type inside it : devmgmt.msc and hit "enter" key. (or go to Control Panel and click on Device Manager)
  3. Device Manager is now open, if there is no symbol (e.g. : an yellow explanation mark), your're all good.
Hope this helps !

Any yes, I agree with antpants and Jacee. They are right : they don't want you to learn things by experimenting terrible errors, which sadly can work with people unfamiliar with computing.
 
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My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 11 ProRyzen32 GDDR4RTX 3600
OS
Windows 11 Pro
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
N/A
CPU
Ryzen
Motherboard
AMD Ryzen 5 5600x 6-Core
Memory
32 GDDR4
Graphics Card(s)
RTX 3600
Sound Card
Integrated to the motherboard...
Monitor(s) Displays
AOC G-Sync G27G2G4
Screen Resolution
2560x1900
Hard Drives
Seagate FireCuda 520, a couple of external HDD drives full of garbage.
Internet Speed
Desc : 76 Mbps / Asc : 0.52 (I not about the speedtest.net result)
Browser
Chrome
Antivirus
Eset
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Retired coder, yet still loving technology and its creative aspect.
Casual Anno player :)

I'm a normal IT tech / nerd, but I enjoy nature, animals and arts, and cooking.
abactuon said:
Terrible, like all programs from IObit.
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i beg to differ mate. am using iobit uninstaller pro. been using for quite awhile. gets rid of residual data left behind recent uninstalls.

thx for all the feedback from my initial question. later i will uninstall the program..i got it on a giveaway site, so at least i didnt invest in it
 

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Windows 1112th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-1215U793.6 MB Free (5.6 GB Total)Intel(R) UHD Graphics (2.0 GB)
OS
Windows 11
Computer type
Laptop
Manufacturer/Model
Lenovo Ideapad Flex 5
CPU
12th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-1215U
Motherboard
LENOVO (LNVNB161216)
Memory
793.6 MB Free (5.6 GB Total)
Graphics Card(s)
Intel(R) UHD Graphics (2.0 GB)
Sound Card
Realtek High Definition Audio(SST)
Monitor(s) Displays
Generic PnP Monitor (1280 x 800 @ 60 Hz)
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1200
Keyboard
Standard PS/2 Keyboard
Mouse
Logitech M220
Internet Speed
Varies
Browser
Microsoft edge (main), Firefox, Opera, Brave
Antivirus
Bitdefender Anti virus plus
I would shy against using any driver updater programs. Personally, I've had more issues as some drivers have a close enough identifier (Device Manager - Right click on any device - Properties - Details - Hardware IDs) that I get bad/incorrect drivers installed that have caused more issues that the ones I was trying to solve.

Personally, I just go to the main website (Mobo, GPU, Chipset, etc) and download the latest (after checking online for issues) and install it. I also keep the most recently installed drivers in a folder on my system in case I need to reinstall after a reformat so I don't have to re-download them.
 

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Windows 11 Pro 25H2 (26200.9168)AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D32gb Team Group (T-Force) DDR5-6000Zotac nVidia GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER - 12gb
OS
Windows 11 Pro 25H2 (26200.9168)
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
Pre-built
CPU
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Motherboard
MSI Pro B650-VC WiFi
Memory
32gb Team Group (T-Force) DDR5-6000
Graphics Card(s)
Zotac nVidia GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER - 12gb
Sound Card
Sound BlasterX G6
Monitor(s) Displays
Koorui G2421V and ViewSonic VX2453
Screen Resolution
P:2560x1440 S:1920x1080
Hard Drives
WD Blue SN5000 - 500gb NVME
WD Blue SN580 - 2TB NVME
Seagate 4TB HDD - ST4000VN008-2DR166
Keyboard
Mountain Everest
Mouse
Logitech G502 Hero
Internet Speed
T-Mobile Home Internet
Browser
Firefox
Other Info
QNAP TS-469 Pro NAS
TP-Link W7200 (2 unit mesh network)
Elgato Streamdeck
ive removed the offending program. thx for everyones feedback.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 1112th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-1215U793.6 MB Free (5.6 GB Total)Intel(R) UHD Graphics (2.0 GB)
OS
Windows 11
Computer type
Laptop
Manufacturer/Model
Lenovo Ideapad Flex 5
CPU
12th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-1215U
Motherboard
LENOVO (LNVNB161216)
Memory
793.6 MB Free (5.6 GB Total)
Graphics Card(s)
Intel(R) UHD Graphics (2.0 GB)
Sound Card
Realtek High Definition Audio(SST)
Monitor(s) Displays
Generic PnP Monitor (1280 x 800 @ 60 Hz)
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1200
Keyboard
Standard PS/2 Keyboard
Mouse
Logitech M220
Internet Speed
Varies
Browser
Microsoft edge (main), Firefox, Opera, Brave
Antivirus
Bitdefender Anti virus plus
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