System Cleanup Series: Downloading and Installing Driver Booster
Here's how you can download and install Driver Booster from IOBit.
This is part of my three-part How To Guide on downloading, installing, and using Driver Booster, which are part of my System Cleanup series.
To be clear, the FREE version contains upsell messages, but the program itself is solid and works well. You can ONLY update ONE drive at a time using the FREE version. A restart of your computer may be required after each restart. Driver updates are released often, so I strongly recommend purchasing the Pro version. A discount is usually offered for the first year.
Downloading Driver Booster
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On IOBit's website, single left-click on "Driver Booster" in the menu at the top and choose the FREE version, then click the big green "Free Download" button.
Choose The Free Version
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Near the top of IOBit.com, hover your mouse where it says "Driver Booster", then single left-click "Driver Booster Free".
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Then, single left-click the big green "Free Download Button".
Once Driver Booster has been downloaded, you should see a little message in the upper right-hand corner of the page indicating that.
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Navigate to Download Location
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Navigate to the "Downloads" folder via the little yellow folder icon next to the Start Menu. Double left-click the downloaded file to start the install.
Begin Install Process
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Here's a close-up of the "Downloads" folder under "Quick Access" in the File Explorer left-hand pane. On the left, double-left-click the file you just downloaded.
You will see a User Account Control message from Windows asking for permission to "make changes to your device". In other words, install Driver Booster. Please choose "Yes".
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User Account Control Prompt
Here's a close-up of that User Account Control prompt message.
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Don't Install Right Away - Do This First!
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IOBit LOVES to do upsell, but their products are solid and work well.
Please DO NOT just click the "install" button immediately. Uncheck the boxes for bundled trial products, then click the little "custom install" link.
More Stuff To Uncheck First
On the "Install Options" page, uncheck "pin icon to taskbar" unless you want it there, then click the big red "Instal" button.
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No Thanks to iTop VPN Upsell
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Next, say "no thanks" to the offer of iTop VPN, then "Install" again.
Driver Booster Installs
The FREE version of Driver Booster will now install.
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One More Upsell
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One more upsell during the install, this time for "Advanced SystemCare", a program I very much recommend on it's own, but we don't want to get it this way, so simply click the "no thanks" button.
Install Complete
Driver Booster is now installed. I recommend unchecking the "Learn more online" box, then click the "Scan Now" button.
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In the next part of this guide, I will walk you through setting up the FREE version of Driver Booster. I recommend these steps before actually using the program to allow for a more user friendly experience.
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