Driver Easy is a driver management application for Windows computers. It scans the system, identifies outdated or missing device drivers, and offers updates from a large online database. The program also includes backup, restore, and uninstall tools for drivers, along with hardware information and scheduled scanning options.
The free version supports manual driver downloads and installations. The professional version adds automatic updates, faster downloads, unlimited driver packages, and additional support. The software is intended for users who need a centralized way to manage hardware drivers without manually searching manufacturer websites.
Driver Easy is developed by Easeware Technology Limited and has been available since 2009. It is a proprietary Windows application written mainly in C++ with .NET components. The program is updated regularly to include new driver versions and support for current Windows releases.
| Inspects hardware and reports outdated or missing drivers | Establish clear baseline before modifying system drivers |
| Matches packages against million-record driver database | Reduce risk of installing incompatible driver builds |
| Lets users review and select individual driver updates | Update only components that require changes |
| Exports scan reports for processing on connected machines | Service isolated systems without internet access |
| Copies existing drivers and installation data locally | Restore previous driver state after instability |
| Replaces current drivers with archived backup versions | Recover devices after failed updates or rollbacks |
| Removes drivers with leftover files and registry entries | Prepare system for clean alternative driver install |
| Displays device names, versions, dates and hardware IDs | Identify unknown devices and verify driver matches |
| Runs driver checks automatically on defined schedules | Detect outdated drivers without manual launches |
| Records previously installed driver updates with dates | Trace which update preceded a system problem |