I recently used Driver Booster on my new computer to update a Ports (COM and LPT) driver that I had trouble finding. Instead, it suggested a driver for a Generic Monitor, a Realtek LAN driver, and the AMD SMBus driver, among others. I decided to go ahead and install these drivers, then I uninstalled the program based on a YouTube recommendation. Now, I'm worried because I came across information saying Driver Booster may not be safe. Could my computer be infected? I'm currently running a full scan with Windows Security. Is that sufficient? Also, since neither MSI Center nor Windows Update could find drivers, does that indicate a problem? Should I be concerned about potential malware on my system?
4 Answers
I’ve had Driver Booster for a while without issues. As long as you back up your system regularly, it should be fine. I've read that it doesn’t include malware or spyware, but always be cautious when using such tools.
You're probably okay, but programs like Driver Booster can be risky. They sometimes guess the wrong drivers, leading to instability. It’s always better to download drivers from the manufacturer's website directly. If you're concerned, consider reinstalling Windows if you can't shake that feeling of unease.
In my experience, using third-party apps for driver updates isn't great. Most of these programs are free, which raises questions about how they operate. Remember, if it’s free, you might be the product somehow! The best approach is to use drivers provided directly by your PC manufacturer or motherboard vendor if you built your own system.
As long as you have disk imaging software and use it regularly, you should be alright. Driver Booster can occasionally install incorrect drivers, so always use caution with these types of programs. If something goes wrong, you can recover your system thanks to your backup.
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