Not sure which driver your PC needs?
Run a free scan to identify the hardware installed on your PC and see missing or outdated drivers - without searching by model number, Hardware ID or Windows version.
For Windows PCs
What the free scan shows
- Devices installed on this PC
- Missing or outdated drivers
- Current and available driver versions
- Nothing changes until you choose
Does any of this sound familiar?
Sound, Wi-Fi or Bluetooth stopped working
A missing, replaced or incompatible driver may be part of the problem.
You do not know the exact device model
Similar device names and driver versions make manual searching difficult.
Drivers are missing after reinstalling Windows
Audio, network, chipset, graphics and other devices may need separate drivers.
Windows shows an Unknown Device or Code 28
The device is not identified clearly enough to search by name.
A free scan can identify the installed hardware and show available driver information.
How it works
1. Scan
The application identifies the hardware installed on your PC and checks the current driver information.
2. Review
See detected devices, installed driver versions and available updates. Nothing changes during the scan.
3. Choose what to update
Review the results and decide which available updates you want to apply.
See the problem before deciding what to do
- The scan and results are free
- Nothing changes during the scan
- Review detected devices and available updates
- Decide whether you want to apply anything
A license is required only if you choose to apply the available updates.
Why automatic detection is useful when you don't know the exact driver
| Searching manually | Automatic detection |
|---|---|
| Find the exact device model | Installed hardware is identified |
| Search by Hardware ID | No Hardware ID required |
| Compare versions and architecture | System and driver details are shown |
| Check devices separately | Multiple devices are checked together |
Frequently asked questions
▸I don't know which driver I need. Can the application identify it?
Yes - that is the main use case. The application identifies the hardware installed on your PC and its current driver information, then shows available driver updates. You do not need to know the device model, Hardware ID or Windows architecture.
▸What does the free scan show?
Detected devices, their installed driver versions and the driver updates available from official sources. The scan and results are free.
▸Will anything change without my permission?
No. Nothing changes during the scan. Driver updates are applied only after you review the results and choose what to update.
▸Can I review or skip individual updates?
Yes. Each detected item can be reviewed, applied or skipped individually. Backup and restore options are available before updates are applied, so a previous driver version can be restored if necessary.
▸What exactly is downloaded?
The button downloads Outbyte Driver Updater, a Windows desktop application. The website itself does not scan your computer in the browser - the check runs in the application after you install and start it.
▸When is a license required?
The scan and results are free. A license is required only if you choose to download and apply the available updates. Current pricing and license terms are shown before purchase.
Supports Windows 11 and 10 · Uninstall anytime via Settings → Apps · If no updates are found, the scan still shows the current driver state of your devices.
Still not sure which driver your PC needs?
Run a free scan to identify installed devices and see missing or outdated drivers before deciding what to update.
Outbyte Driver Updater is developed and distributed by Outbyte Computing Ltd. This website is an independent driver catalog and may earn a commission when a license is purchased through our links. This does not affect which drivers are listed or how driver files are verified. See the affiliate disclosure.