What is included in AVG Driver Updater?

Automatic driver scan – Finds outdated, missing, or corrupt drivers.
Verified manufacturer installers – Downloads malware-checked drivers from trusted brands.
Backup and rollback – Saves old drivers plus a restore point.
One-by-one installs – Applies updates singly to avoid conflicts.
Core Capacity – Database of 50 million+ drivers, 1,300+ brands.
Important – Personal use only; no commercial, Server, or ARM support.

What are the main benefits of AVG Driver Updater?

AVG Driver Updater is a Windows utility that scans your PC, then downloads and installs verified driver updates from a single screen. It backs up each driver and sets a Windows system restore point before applying changes, so a faulty update can be reverted.

Fixes hardware glitches – Targets printer, audio, Wi-Fi, graphics faults.
Safer updates – Pre-update backup and restore point reduce risk.
Less manual searching – Matches drivers without hunting vendor sites.
Scheduled scans – Runs background checks on a set timer.
Alternative driver fallback – Finds substitutes when vendors stop updating.
Clean rollback – Reverts a bad driver to the prior version.

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What does AVG Driver Updater do?

AVG Driver Updater scans your Windows PC, compares installed drivers against AVG's online database of more than 50 million drivers from over 1,300 brands, and installs newer versions from one screen. It covers components such as graphics cards, sound cards, network adapters, printers, scanners, and webcams. Before each update it backs up the current driver and creates a Windows system restore point, so a problematic change can be undone. The initial scan is free, but installing the updates requires an active subscription.

Which drivers and devices does AVG Driver Updater cover?

It handles drivers for graphics cards, sound cards, network and Wi-Fi adapters, printers, scanners, digital cameras, and other connected peripherals. AVG Driver Updater builds a unique hardware profile of your PC so it matches the correct driver rather than a generic one. If a manufacturer stops releasing updates for a device, it can offer an alternative driver after a waiting period you set in the settings. It does not replace firmware or BIOS updates, which still come from your hardware or motherboard vendor.

Is it safe to update drivers with AVG Driver Updater?

Yes. Every driver in AVG's database comes from a recognized brand and is pre-scanned for malware before download, and updates run through the manufacturer's verified installer. To limit conflicts, AVG Driver Updater installs drivers one at a time instead of in a single batch. It also tests components during the scan and after each update, flagging any failed driver with an "Issue detected" tag. A restart is sometimes needed before updated hardware works correctly.

What happens if a driver update causes a problem?

If an update causes trouble such as no audio, display glitches, or an unresponsive device, you can roll the driver back to its previous version inside AVG Driver Updater. The program keeps a backup of each driver it replaces, alongside the system restore point it created beforehand. One limitation matters here: it can only revert driver versions that it updated itself, not drivers changed by Windows or other tools. The backup folder defaults to a 2048 MB cap, which you can change in settings.

What are the limitations of AVG Driver Updater?

AVG Driver Updater runs on Windows only — Windows 11, 10, 8.1, and 7 — and does not support macOS or ARM-based devices. The licence is for personal and family use only, is not permitted for business or commercial use, and there is no Windows Server edition. The free scan reports outdated drivers but cannot install them, so updating requires a paid subscription. It also overlaps with free options: Windows Update and vendor tools already keep many drivers current, so its main value is covering less common devices from one screen.

Do I still need AVG Driver Updater if I already use Windows Update?

Windows Update and vendor utilities cover most mainstream drivers, so AVG Driver Updater is most useful for older or less common hardware — printers, scanners, webcams, audio chips, or Wi-Fi adapters — that Microsoft does not push automatically. Instead of checking separate manufacturer sites, you manage all of these from one screen with scheduled background scans. For graphics cards, the vendor's own tool, such as the NVIDIA App, often stays more current than third-party updaters. Treat it as a convenience layer for breadth and scheduling rather than a replacement for first-party GPU drivers.

Frequently asked questions about AVG Driver Updater

Can AVG Driver Updater fix crashes and Blue Screen errors?

Outdated or corrupt drivers are among the most common causes of crashes, freezes, and blue screen errors, and updating them with AVG Driver Updater can resolve those specific cases. It will not fix crashes caused by failing hardware, overheating, or software bugs, which need a different remedy.

Does AVG Driver Updater include antivirus or PC clean-up tools?

No. AVG Driver Updater only finds, updates, backs up, and restores device drivers; it does not include antivirus, junk-file cleaning, or general speed-up features. Those sit in separate AVG products such as AVG TuneUp and AVG's security apps.