Driver Genius

The Munster · 01-05-07, 07:15 AM

Hi, does anybody here use the full version of 'Driver Genius' and if so, is it good, bad or useless ?

U-533 · 01-05-07, 05:58 PM

'Driver Genius'

'Driver Genius'

'Driver Genuis'?

Sounds like some thing people here in Florida used to learn to drive.

The Munster · 01-06-07, 02:30 AM

Sorry, should have been more specific ..
It purports to manage your graphics card, video cards etc. it searches and locates for updates/upgrades that are required to keep your stuff at tip top performance.
Already, it informs me that there is an upgrade required for my Sigmatel Audio card but when I click the upgrade box, then surprise, surprise it tells me I have to have the full product hence the reason I posted on here to see if anybody has any comments on it.
More information can be found by Googling 'driver genius'. Cheers.

Gizzmoe · 01-06-07, 05:10 AM

If you are too lazy to check for driver updates yourself every few months or if you don´t know much about computers you should get this program. In case you use optimized video drivers, like Omegadrivers or NGOHQ, make sure that "Driver Genius" supports them.

U-533 · 01-06-07, 09:11 AM

OOOOOooohhh....:hmm:

I think my computer does all that for me.... I think.:hmm:

I mean the "Check for Upgrades" thingy is set for weekly,,,,:hmm:

... ok ... know im confused.

Gizzmoe · 01-06-07, 09:17 AM

That is Microsoft´s "Windows Update". It doesn´t update third-party drivers, like for your video card, sound card and the chipset drivers for your motherboard.

U-533 · 01-06-07, 09:20 AM

I just leaned some thing new...

Thanks Gizzmoe

01-05-07, 07:15 AM	#1
The Munster Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Deepest Dumbria Posts: 1,243 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	Driver Genius Hi, does anybody here use the full version of 'Driver Genius' and if so, is it good, bad or useless ? __________________ *GWX Team Member; Retired* GWX Home Page

01-06-07, 02:30 AM	#3
The Munster Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Deepest Dumbria Posts: 1,243 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	Sorry, should have been more specific .. It purports to manage your graphics card, video cards etc. it searches and locates for updates/upgrades that are required to keep your stuff at tip top performance. Already, it informs me that there is an upgrade required for my Sigmatel Audio card but when I click the upgrade box, then surprise, surprise it tells me I have to have the full product hence the reason I posted on here to see if anybody has any comments on it. More information can be found by Googling 'driver genius'. Cheers. __________________ *GWX Team Member; Retired* GWX Home Page

01-05-07, 05:58 PM	#2
U-533 Samurai Navy Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: On my Boat Posts: 594 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	'Driver Genius' 'Driver Genius' 'Driver Genuis'? Sounds like some thing people here in Florida used to learn to drive.

01-06-07, 05:10 AM	#4
Gizzmoe Silent Hunter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Germany Posts: 3,668 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	If you are too lazy to check for driver updates yourself every few months or if you don´t know much about computers you should get this program. In case you use optimized video drivers, like Omegadrivers or NGOHQ, make sure that "Driver Genius" supports them.

01-06-07, 09:11 AM	#5
U-533 Samurai Navy Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: On my Boat Posts: 594 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	OOOOOooohhh....:hmm: I think my computer does all that for me.... I think.:hmm: I mean the "Check for Upgrades" thingy is set for weekly,,,,:hmm: ... ok ... know im confused.

01-06-07, 09:17 AM	#6
Gizzmoe Silent Hunter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Germany Posts: 3,668 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	That is Microsoft´s "Windows Update". It doesn´t update third-party drivers, like for your video card, sound card and the chipset drivers for your motherboard.

01-06-07, 09:20 AM	#7
U-533 Samurai Navy Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: On my Boat Posts: 594 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I just leaned some thing new... Thanks Gizzmoe