# Auslogics Driver Updater

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Scan Windows device drivers and review updates with backup and restore tools.

## Review device drivers with Auslogics Driver Updater

Auslogics Driver Updater scans a Windows computer for outdated, missing, or faulty device drivers and presents recommended updates. Use it to inspect driver information before making changes to hardware that needs attention.

Begin with the device or symptom you want to investigate. A scan result is a starting point for review, not proof that every listed update is necessary or that drivers explain every problem.

## Compare installed and recommended driver details

Scan results show installed driver information alongside recommended versions and release dates. The application matches updates to the detected hardware.

For a broader hardware and software inventory, see [Auslogics System Information](https://find-your-software.com/auslogics/system-information/) . Confirm the device involved before selecting an update. For a laptop or specialized peripheral, consider any device-maker guidance you already follow rather than choosing solely by the newest date.

## Choose updates around a specific task

Driver Updater supports hardware categories such as graphics, audio, networking, and connected peripherals. Select the drivers relevant to the issue you are investigating.

For example, if audio stopped working after a change, focus on the sound device and check its behavior after the update. Keeping a record of changes makes it easier to understand which action affected the result.

## Preserve a recovery option before changing drivers

Backup and restore tools let you preserve current drivers and return to a saved version when needed. Confirm that a useful backup exists before replacing a driver you depend on.

Save open work and allow time for a restart if requested. A driver backup is different from a full system backup and does not preserve your documents or guarantee recovery from every installation problem.

## Use the ignore list for drivers you manage separately

Drivers you choose not to update can be placed on the Ignore List. Review that list in settings when your maintenance needs change.

This can help keep attention on the updates you intend to manage in the application. If a device requires a particular driver for a work tool or peripheral, document that choice before changing it.

## Check edition limits for batch updates and scheduling

The available workflow differs between editions. Review the selected edition before relying on multiple-driver updates, scheduled scans, or particular recovery options.

Plan maintenance for a time when you can check the affected devices afterward. An unattended scan should not be treated as confirmation that every device works correctly after an update.

## Distinguish driver maintenance from disk optimization

Updating a device driver addresses the software used to communicate with hardware. It does not reorganize files on a hard disk or remove every cause of slow performance.

For HDD fragmentation analysis, see [Auslogics Disk Defrag](https://find-your-software.com/auslogics/disk-defrag/) . Choose the task that matches the issue rather than applying unrelated maintenance tools in sequence.

## Auslogics Driver Updater FAQ

Answers to common questions

### What is Auslogics Driver Updater used for?

It scans Windows device drivers, shows recommended updates, and provides tools for managing driver changes. Review the detected device and recommendation before installing.

### Which devices can it check?

It covers categories such as graphics, sound, network adapters, printers, and other connected peripherals. Available matches depend on the detected hardware.

### Should I install every recommended update?

Review each recommendation around your needs and any device-maker guidance. A newer date alone does not establish that a driver change will resolve your issue.

### Can I return to a previous driver?

The application includes backup and restore tools. Confirm that you have a suitable saved driver and that the recovery option is available in your selected edition before updating.

### Can I exclude a driver from recommendations?

Yes. Add it to the Ignore List and review that list in settings when you want to change the selection.

### Are scheduled scans and batch updates available in every edition?

Features differ between editions. Check the selected edition before relying on scheduling, multiple-driver updates, or particular recovery options.

### Will driver updates fix every crash or slowdown?

No. Hardware faults, application problems, and other factors can cause similar symptoms. Check the affected device after a change rather than assuming the issue is resolved.