Reinstalled Windows and now the network card has no driver, so you can't even get online to fix it? DriverIdentifier scans a PC for missing and outdated drivers even without internet, saves the results, and later shows download links for each device in your browser.
Device and driver scan
DriverIdentifier examines the devices on the computer and identifies their associated drivers. Its scan reports whether drivers are up to date, outdated, or missing, giving users a device-by-device view of driver status.
The workflow starts with a scan in the program. When it finishes, DriverIdentifier opens a results page in a web browser, where detected devices and relevant driver links are displayed.
Browser results and downloads
The results page pairs the detected hardware with its driver information. For devices that need an update, it provides a download link. Users can use those links to select the drivers they want to retrieve, instead of applying updates directly from the scan window.
Without a connection, DriverIdentifier saves the scan as a file. Copy it to a computer that is online, open it, and download the drivers onto a USB stick for the offline PC. A portable version runs straight from the stick.
- Start a scan in DriverIdentifier.
- Review the device and driver results in the browser.
- Follow a download link for a driver marked as needing an update.
Pros
- Scans for missing and outdated drivers
- Shows detected devices alongside driver status
- Provides download links for drivers needing updates
Cons
- Officially supports only Windows 7 and older
- No automatic or scheduled scans
- Drivers must be installed manually
System requirements: Windows 7 · 32-bit and 64-bit · 300 MHz or higher processor · 256 MB RAM · 2 MB hard disk space
Can DriverIdentifier scan a PC that has no internet?
Yes. It saves the scan to a file that you open later on a connected computer to get the download links.
Does it install drivers automatically?
No. It lists drivers with download links; you download and install each one yourself.
Is DriverIdentifier free?
Yes. The scanner is free, and a portable edition is available.
Does it work on Windows 10 and 11?
The developer officially lists Windows 7 and earlier. On newer systems Windows Update and the PC maker's support site are usually the safer driver sources.