Update Drivers for Gaming: Free Scan & Paid Options

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around finding and updating drivers for gaming, with a focus on both free and paid options for driver update software. Participants share their experiences and suggest resources for obtaining the latest drivers to enhance gaming performance.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant mentions a paid program that automatically updates drivers but offers a free scan, seeking links for specific driver downloads.
  • Another participant suggests using Radarsync, a freeware alternative that provides links for driver downloads and software updates.
  • A participant reports an error encountered while using Radarsync, specifically "Illegal characters in path," indicating a potential issue with the software.
  • One suggestion is to visit manufacturer websites for driver downloads, particularly noting that Intel drivers can typically be found in chipset driver packages.
  • Another participant asserts that all drivers should be available on the manufacturer's website and suggests searching for specific driver names on Google.
  • A user requests help finding drivers for an Asus EN8600GT graphics card after losing the installation disk, providing links to download drivers for Windows XP.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree that manufacturer websites are reliable sources for driver downloads, but there are differing opinions on the effectiveness and reliability of third-party software like Radarsync and Driver Detective. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the best approach to obtaining drivers.

Contextual Notes

Some participants express uncertainty about the functionality of the suggested software and the specific drivers needed, indicating potential limitations in their knowledge or experience with driver updates.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may be useful for gamers seeking to update their graphics and other system drivers, as well as individuals looking for free or alternative methods to manage driver updates.

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I found a program that can automatically update your drivers. Put you have to pay for it. It includes a free scan though. I need update for the following drivers:

http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/7726/driverspe0.png

I'd really appreciate if you could post links from where I can download latest versions, or if you have Driver Detective you could give me registration number. Thanks in advance.

Edit: I'm mostly interested in drivers that would improve gaming experience.
 
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You can get the links from Radarsync

I don't have a registration for driver detective, but you can use Radarsync to get the links. It's a freeware that does the same thing as driver detective (it also finds software updates), but it gives you the links to download the files for free.
Also, if the scan with the RadarSync software doesn't turn up the same updates, the company's website also has lists of drivers and you can look yours up there to get the links. Just google 'RadarSync' and you'll find it.
 
I found that program, but after the scan it gives me an error "Illegal characters in path." I was clicking "Continue" for few minutes, but the error kept popping up.
 
Just go to the manufactures websites.
Drivers are usually found under support.

Most of the ones you list are www.Intel.com and most should be in the chipset driver package except for the lan driver (pro/100) which I think is a separate download.
You'll need your mother board model (this may be listed on one of the bios screens).

To get current version numbers
RightClick->MyComputer; Click->Manage; Click->DeviceManager
Locate the driver in the list of all drivers.

The mouse driver may be in windows update.
 
to my knowledge all drivers are to be found on your manufacturers website but if you know the name of the drivers you could search for them on google specificaly.
 
zlatan24 said:
Hello! I have Asus EN8600GT, but disk with drivers was corupted! Help me, please! (((((

I assume you're using Windows XP? If so here.

http://dlsvr03.asus.com/pub/ASUS/vga/GamerOSD/GamerOSD2050723_Win2KXP.zip

http://dlsvr03.asus.com/pub/ASUS/vga/GamerOSD/GamerOSD2050723_Win2KXP.zip
 
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