Driver Fusion - The Best Driver Update and Backup Software
- May 6, 2013
- Treexy
Get on SteamDriver Fusion is a software that allows you to update, backup, clean, and monitor the drivers and devices of your PC. Its features include a health check that analyzes your computer and helps keep it reliable and up-to-date, a scheduler for automatic updates, and a driver updater that ensures you receive the latest drivers for improved stability and performance. The software also allows you to backup and delete unused third-party drivers.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Driver Fusion is a highly effective tool for updating and managing drivers, often finding outdated drivers that users were unaware of.
- The software provides a user-friendly interface and features like health checks, driver backups, and easy restoration options, making it accessible for both casual and advanced users.
- The developers are responsive and committed to improving the software, regularly updating it to fix issues and enhance functionality.
- Some users have experienced significant issues, such as system instability, BSODs, and loss of functionality after using the software, particularly with USB and audio drivers.
- The software can sometimes recommend outdated or incompatible drivers, leading to further complications and requiring manual intervention to resolve.
- The subscription model and account management have frustrated users, with some reporting difficulties in accessing their premium features after purchase.
- graphics16 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
Users report mixed experiences with graphics, highlighting the importance of efficient driver updates for resolving issues. Some have faced frequent crashes attributed to their graphics cards, particularly from MSI, while others appreciate the functionality of monitoring tools that track performance metrics. Overall, the ability to quickly find and update graphics drivers enhances user satisfaction, despite some concerns about hardware quality.
“Fixed all my graphics driver issues in less than 30 minutes!”
“And another great feature I've been using is the monitor, which keeps track of processor and graphics card loads, and temperatures all on one nice screen.”
“Monitor is exactly that, a hardware monitor that presents on-the-fly information regarding functionality such as processor, graphics card, hard drive, and motherboard information.”
“Built myself a new computer earlier this year, and ever since I've had crashes (usually about one a week but sometimes like one a day). I worked out it was something to do with my graphics card (I use MSI; I've heard before they're not exactly the best on quality...) and it was getting to the point where I thought I was going to have to have an expensive graphics card change.”
“I had to manually go to my graphics card website and update the drivers myself.”
“I also manually downloaded and re-installed the NVIDIA graphics card drivers.”
- optimization16 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
Users report that the optimization features significantly enhance game performance, with many experiencing noticeable increases in frame rates and stability after updating their drivers. The program operates efficiently with minimal resource impact, effectively addressing issues like stuttering and improving overall gaming experience.
“In terms of performance, Driver Fusion operates smoothly and efficiently, with minimal impact on system resources.”
“I saw a noticeable increase in performance when playing games after the program corrected and updated the drivers on my laptop.”
“I gained at least 10 fps on Dragon Age: Inquisition and a lot more stable performance on my PS2 emulator.”
“Before, the game was suffering badly from stuttering that I couldn't fix after trying every workaround I could find.”
“After the program had updated my system, I had a massive performance boost in the computer and many more FPS in games.”
“I never believed that sound drivers can impact game performance, but they did!”
- stability12 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The stability of the program is heavily criticized, with users reporting frequent BSODs, freezes, and crashes. Troubleshooting efforts have proven ineffective, and issues such as faulty driver sorting and persistent login problems further exacerbate the experience, leading many to regret using the software altogether. Overall, the program is described as buggy and unreliable.
“We have spent several hours troubleshooting back and forth, no closer to an install solution, but the understanding that Windows and certain drivers just do not seem to play well.”
“This buggy product downgrades certain drivers on my Windows 10 PC because of a faulty sorting algorithm on the upgrade functionality (version 10 is sorted out as less than version 7) - also it has some weird crashes and overall I think I would have been better off not using this program.”
“Pretty buggy program; after a couple of days it doesn't even load up anymore.”
- monetization6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The monetization model is straightforward, featuring a one-time purchase with no in-app purchases or advertisements, providing users with a clean and efficient experience. Reviewers appreciate the absence of additional costs and distractions, emphasizing the software's focus on functionality. However, some suggest improvements in user options for driver selection.
“No in-app purchases, no extra foo-foo, just a one-time purchase for an amazing piece of software.”
“No ads, no nothing, just updates all your drivers without any fuss.”
- story4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Many users have not yet experienced the story mode but have found the quick missions to be fun and engaging, suggesting a positive initial impression of the game's narrative potential.
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that users find the grinding aspect of the program to be minimal, as it effectively streamlines the tedious task of managing drivers across multiple computers linked to a single Steam account. Overall, it enhances user experience by reducing the effort required for maintenance.
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highly praised, with players finding the achievements particularly amusing and a significant part of the overall experience, making it well worth the investment.
“Worth every penny (and the achievements are too funny to miss)”
