SlimWare Utilities DriverUpdate lacks this feature. Like Ashampoo Driver Updater, IObit Driver Booster PRO leverages Windows 10's Action Center to deliver useful desktop notifications. IObit's utility is compatible with the Windows 10 ( at Amazon), 8, 7, Vista, and XP operating systems. Note that Ashampoo's paid utility includes a three-PC license for $39.99, as compared with IObit's three for just $22.95. IObit Driver Booster PRO also comes with a three-PC license, which is a plus for folks who live in multi-PC households. For example, the main difference between SlimWare Utilities SlimDrivers (the free version) and SlimWare Utilities DriverUpdate (the paid software) is that the latter lets you download and update all your drivers at once.

Of the driver updaters I've tested, IObit Driver Booster PRO shows the largest gulf between its free and paid versions. PRO-only abilities include automatic driver downloads and installation during a PC's idle time (which is good for those who rarely power down their computers) and the ability to prioritize video game-related developer environments and APIs (such as Microsoft Visual C++ and OpenAL, respectively). Both let you download the newest drivers and offer one-click updates, but paying for the $22.95 PRO tier (reviewed here) gets you many other features. IObit offers two versions of Driver Booster: Free and PRO. Competitors Ashampoo Driver Updater and SlimWare Utilities DriverUpdate offer compelling features, but IObit Driver Booster PRO leads the pack. Driver Booster PRO's simple core functionality is made even more attractive thanks to the inclusion of multiple licenses at a very wallet-friendly price, as well as a customizable interface that does a good job of displaying specific hardware-related information. IObit makes many utilities, and Driver Booster PRO, which automatically updates your drivers, is one of its best.

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