The article reviews the current version of the software and reveals how the tests perform on a laptop computer, a Sony VGN netbook.

What is Driver Robot review?

Driver Robot is a Microsoft Windows based software application that is downloaded and installed on to your computer. The first task of this utlity driver program is to scan your machine which then presents you with a list of all the hardware devices currently installed and then informs you if these drivers need updating and offers a single click new driver installation for any out of date or missing drivers.

Are there any beneficial features?

1. The software is able to scan your PC and detect the model and brand of all your hardware devices and installs the right driver.

2. Live updated database of millions of device drivers for Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7 based computers and manufacturers such as Dell, Sony, Toshiba, HP, Gateway and Samsung.

3. Backup driver utility where the software will export your newly installed drivers to CD, USB drive or any other storage device so you can safely copy and store away for future use.

4. Intelligent Vista Upgrade Wizard. The driver update program will test your devices and make sure that they are Windows Vista compatible. Many computer users have experienced difficulties in upgrading hardware devices to Vista, Driver Robot will install and backup your specialist Vista drivers to disk so you can use again and again without fear of system crashes.

5. First class customer service via the customer support interface built into the driver update program. Everyone has problems with software at some point, with Driver Robot you can ask questions and scan your computer at the same time.

Test results of Driver Robot

We lab tested the driver software on a Sony VGN computer and was able to carry out a thorough system scan and advise on the correct drivers to install. With one click we found that the mainboard and video card drivers were out of date and Driver Detective then installed these drivers in a matter of seconds. Driver Robot passed with flying colours and is worth a look if your tired of hunting online for drivers for your computer.