Driver Update

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copiman

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Need some clarification. I am looking to update drivers on my PC. When using Device Manager, it states all drivers are up to date. Using DriverMax, it says I have 24 drivers that need to be updated. I updated one and it is still the same version that it was prior to the update. So, I decided to do a little investigating, which brings me to my question:

My PC is an HP. My network card, which is embedded in the MOBO, is a NVIDIA nForce 10/100 Mbps Ethernet. If its an embedded, should I go to NVIDIA site, HP site, or MOBO site? What about non-embedded cards also?


Is there any utilities (free) that will assist in updating all drivers? I ask because DriverMax limits you to 2 per 24 hours. Also, I noticed they are getting the drivers from their own site.
 
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DO NOT use driver update programs. Most contain malware. If you aren't having issues with your pc then no need to update drivers. Go to HP's site for the latest drivers.
 
AlienMenace said:
So, what do you all think about "Secunia PSI" for keeping your programs up to date?
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I've never heard of it, but generally these programs usually turn out be more harm than good, so I'd stay away from it.

The only time you really need to update your drivers anyway is if you are experiencing problems with your existing ones - and it's not a hardship to go into Device Manager and update from there. Sometimes new updates appear in Windows Update either. Both methods are usually safer than using programs which claim to automatically update them for you.
 
AlienMenace said:
Well, I am using it and I like it a lot. Keeps all my software up to date and it is free.
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Good to hear, but this kind of software is generally software which I, and a lot of other people, don't recommend you install or use because usually these programs do more harm than good. But if you're using something like it and it's working for you then that's good. :)
 
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