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Driver Genius
Driver Genius · founded 2002
What it is
Driver Genius scans Windows computers for missing or outdated drivers and provides updates for sound, graphics, network and mainboard hardware. It can back up and restore drivers, create standalone installers, roll back drivers, and clean invalid driver packages and device data. Offline Driver Update can install missing drivers and help restore network connectivity when a computer cannot connect to the internet. Hardware Info reports hardware details and status, with real-time temperature and voltage monitoring. The software also includes System Cleanup, System Transfer Assistant, SSD Speeder and System Booster. Its current product page lists 32-bit and 64-bit support for Windows Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10 and 11. The download page lists version 26.0.0.164, released September 26, 2026, as a 19 MB file. The Free Edition costs nothing and lists driver backup, cleanup, offline updates, hardware information and temperature monitoring; outdated-driver updates are listed with a five-day limit. The maker offers 24/7 email support, with response priority for registered users.
For and against
For
- Supports listed Windows versions from Vista through 11.
- Backs up and restores existing drivers.
- Offline updates can help restore network connectivity.
- Hardware Info monitors temperature and voltage in real time.
- Free Edition includes driver backup and cleanup.
Against
- Free Edition outdated-driver updates are listed for five days.
- The listed device limit is three PCs.
- Windows is the only listed platform.
The verdict
Driver Genius combines driver maintenance with offline recovery and hardware monitoring. The Free Edition lists several core tools, but its outdated-driver update period is limited to five days.
Who it suits
It is aimed at Windows users who want driver updates, backup and recovery tools, including an offline update option. Its hardware information and maintenance tools may also suit people managing device drivers alongside system cleanup.
Plans and prices
Free Edition
Update outdated drivers · Driver backup and restore · Offline driver update · Hardware information
Read 20 Sep 2026 · driver-soft.com
Pro Edition
3 PCs
Read 20 Sep 2026 · driver-soft.com
Platinum Edition
3 PCs
Read 20 Sep 2026 · driver-soft.com
Driver Genius Free Edition
driver updates limited to 5 days · backup ZIP/self-extracting · cleanup · hardware information
Read 14 Oct 2026 · driver-soft.com
Driver Genius Pro Edition
driver updates · backup/restore · offline updates · priority support
Read 14 Oct 2026 · driver-soft.com
Driver Genius Platinum Edition
Pro features · SSD Speeder · System Booster · System Cleanup
Read 14 Oct 2026 · driver-soft.com
On the record
- Backup and restore
- The software can back up existing drivers, restore them after system failure and create standalone driver installers.driver-soft.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Command-line support
- Documented switches support silent installation plus command-line driver backup and restore.driver-soft.com · read 14 Oct 2026
- Community criticism
- A MajorGeeks forum user complained that the free scan led to a paid registration requirement for driver updates.forums.majorgeeks.com · read 14 Oct 2026
- Company founded
- Driver-Soft says it was founded in 2002 and has recorded more than 10 million downloads.driver-soft.com · read 14 Oct 2026
- Current release
- Driver Genius 26 version 26.0.0.164 was released September 26, 2026, at 19 MB.driver-soft.com · read 14 Oct 2026
- Database size
- The vendor says its database supports up to 5,200,000 devices in the April 2025 release.driver-soft.com · read 14 Oct 2026
- Data sharing
- The privacy statement says personal information may be shared with affiliates and other organizations for service, support and marketing purposes, and with select business partners.driver-soft.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Device limit
- 3driver-soft.com · read 20 Sep 2026
- Documentation
- The online guide covers product features, installation, system requirements, usage, options and command-line operations.driver-soft.com · read 14 Oct 2026
- Driver backup
- The software backs up installed drivers into ZIP, self-extracting, or auto-installer packages.driver-soft.com · read 14 Oct 2026
- Driver cleanup
- It removes invalid or obsolete driver packages left after hardware changes or updates.driver-soft.com · read 14 Oct 2026
- Driver maintenance
- Its features include driver rollback, cleanup of invalid driver packages and cleanup of invalid device data.driver-soft.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Driver restore
- Backed-up drivers can be restored in one operation, including unattended command-line restoration.driver-soft.com · read 14 Oct 2026
- Driver rollback
- A previous driver version can be restored after an update through the rollback function.driver-soft.com · read 14 Oct 2026
- Hardware information
- Hardware Info reports CPU, motherboard, graphics, storage and other device details.driver-soft.com · read 14 Oct 2026
- Hardware monitoring
- Hardware Info reports hardware information and status, and the product page says it can monitor temperature and voltage in real time.driver-soft.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Independent pricing
- TechRadar listed Driver Genius 22 Professional at $30 per year and Platinum at $60 per year, with a 60-day guarantee.techradar.com · read 14 Oct 2026
- Independent rating
- Softpedia gave Driver Genius Professional 2007 a final rating of 4 out of 5.softpedia.com · read 14 Oct 2026
