unknownguy Posted June 28, 2019 ID:1319430 Share Posted June 28, 2019 I have 4 hours ago installed really old drivers on my laptop. I use Windows 7 SP1 64bit. I wonder if there exists some utilities that find and search for new drivers. I know that Windows have one builtin. But that is only Windows that check for updates. I used Ubuntu on my laptop before, but I like Windows 7 so I installed that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gt-truth Posted June 28, 2019 ID:1319437 Share Posted June 28, 2019 (edited) none . do not use any of drivers updater . ONLY check with your device manufacturer , they should be to have an support assistant utility to check for newer drivers as well Edited June 28, 2019 by Gt-truth Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
unknownguy Posted June 28, 2019 Author ID:1319441 Share Posted June 28, 2019 35 minutes ago, Gt-truth said: none . do not use any of drivers updater . ONLY check with your device manufacturer , they should be to have an support assistant utility to check for newer drivers as well Thanks. I will check for that. I have used drivers updating software before, and my knowledge with them. They only make my system to crap. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gt-truth Posted June 28, 2019 ID:1319467 Share Posted June 28, 2019 1 hour ago, unknownguy said: Thanks. I will check for that. I have used drivers updating software before, and my knowledge with them. They only make my system to crap. yes drivers updater software out there will make things even worst on any system or device and the same case with the registry cleaner and you’re welcome if you want more information about the drivers updater then @exile360 he have all great articles links Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
exile360 Posted June 29, 2019 ID:1319560 Share Posted June 29, 2019 The following information should prove informative. It documents much of what Malwarebytes classifies as PUP (Potentially Unwanted Programs) including driver updaters and the reasons why: https://www.malwarebytes.com/pup/https://blog.malwarebytes.com/malwarebytes-news/2016/10/malwarebytes-gets-tougher-on-pups/https://blog.malwarebytes.com/cybercrime/2015/06/digital-snake-oil/https://blog.malwarebytes.com/cybercrime/2015/06/driver-updaters-digital-snake-oil-part-2/https://blog.malwarebytes.com/cybercrime/2015/07/pup-makers-digital-snake-oil-part-3/https://blog.malwarebytes.com/threats/registry-cleaner/https://blog.malwarebytes.com/puppum/2016/12/why-malwarebytes-detects-pc-pitstop-as-potentially-unwanted/https://blog.malwarebytes.com/malwarebytes-news/2017/11/winning-the-battle-against-pups-on-your-computer-and-in-u-s-district-court/https://blog.malwarebytes.com/puppum/2016/07/pup-friday-cleaning-up-with-5-star-awards/https://blog.malwarebytes.com/puppum/2016/08/systweak-redux-our-response/ Regarding legal precedent, please refer to the following articles which cite two cases involving Malwarebytes and vendors blocked as PUP: https://blog.ericgoldman.org/archives/2017/11/section-230c2-protects-anti-malware-vendor-enigma-v-malwarebytes.htmhttps://blog.ericgoldman.org/archives/2018/09/section-230-helps-malware-vendor-avoid-liability-for-blocking-decision-pc-drivers-v-malwarebytes.htm The following links should also prove informative as to why many items are classified as PUP by Malwarebytes: https://decentsecurity.com/#/registry-cleaners/https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/2563254/microsoft-support-policy-for-the-use-of-registry-cleaning-utilitieshttp://miekiemoes.blogspot.com/2008/02/registry-cleaners-and-system-tweaking_13.htmlhttps://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/t/407147/answers-to-common-security-questions-best-practices/#entry2853053https://www.howtogeek.com/171633/why-using-a-registry-cleaner-wont-speed-up-your-pc-or-fix-crashes/https://www.howtogeek.com/162683/pc-cleaning-apps-are-a-scam-heres-why-and-how-to-speed-up-your-pc/https://lifehacker.com/5482701/whats-the-registry-should-i-clean-it-and-whats-the-pointhttps://lifehacker.com/5033518/debunking-common-windows-performance-tweaking-mythshttps://www.howtogeek.com/198758/never-download-a-driver-updating-utility-theyre-worse-than-useless/http://www.howtogeek.com/98465/htg-explains-when-do-you-need-to-update-your-drivers/https://www.howtogeek.com/233115/the-only-way-to-safely-update-your-hardware-drivers-on-windows/http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-1857635/good-free-automatic-driver-updater.htmlhttp://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-1974868/trusted-driver-updater.htmlhttps://www.howtogeek.com/172839/10-types-of-system-tools-and-optimization-programs-you-dont-need-on-windows/https://computer.howstuffworks.com/question1751.htmhttps://lifehacker.com/5415355/do-you-really-need-more-than-4gb-of-ramhttps://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/memory-module-upgrade,2264.htmlhttps://www.howtogeek.com/128130/htg-explains-why-its-good-that-your-computers-ram-is-full/https://techlogon.com/2011/03/28/will-more-ram-memory-make-my-computer-faster/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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