Easily Backup Windows Drivers & Restore From Within Device Manager

Let’s face it, we’ve all been in a situation where we needed to reinstall Windows due to some issue, or after getting a warranty replacement because of some faulty component. In such scenarios, reinstalling everything from scratch can be a very tedious task, especially when it comes to hardware drivers that you had configured to a state where they were all working perfectly. While I’ve always been meticulous regarding creating PC backups, hardly have I ever thought of backing up all my device drivers to avoid extra time that would be wasted should I ever need to redo everything from scratch. That’s why when I came across Free Driver Backup – a Windows app that specifically creates driver backups – I found the idea very useful. With one mouse click, it creates driver backups to your computer’s storage that you can restore later at any time.

The tool can also come incredibly handy when you no longer have the original device driver CDs, and drivers for some of your hardware are hard to find on the internet. The backups created by Free Driver Backup can be easily restored using Windows Device Manager, which is another plus.

Due to its barebones design, initiating a backup job using this app is a straightforward process. Once launched, Free Driver Backup automatically scans your system and presents a complete list of all installed drivers. You can then select all or only the required items from the list, and hit Backup button when ready to start the backup process.  To download, head here.