Is WinZip Driver Updater Safe?

Drivers let Windows work with your hardware, so it's sensible to ask whether a tool that changes them is safe. This guide explains where WinZip Driver Updater gets its drivers, which safety features it includes, what the free trial does, and how to undo a change or remove the program. It also covers the Windows tools that protect you during any driver update.

1. What WinZip Driver Updater Does

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Every time Windows and your apps are updated, your hardware may need new drivers to keep working fully, and many manufacturers don't tell you when a new driver is released. WinZip Driver Updater does the checking for you: it scans your PC, identifies drivers that are outdated, incorrect or corrupt, and recommends updates. It then replaces them with the latest versions from the original manufacturers.

A scan lists each driver with its status, such as Outdated or Up to date, so you can see which devices have newer drivers available.

2. Where Its Drivers Come From

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WinZip Driver Updater sources its driver updates from the original equipment manufacturer only. That matches Microsoft's own advice for drivers you install yourself: avoid downloading drivers from any website other than the manufacturer's official site.

Installing the wrong or an outdated driver can cause problems with your PC. WinZip Driver Updater is designed to identify and deliver only the correct drivers for your system.

3. Its Safety Features

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WinZip Driver Updater includes automatic backups, a restore wizard, exclusions and a scheduler.

• Back up before you update: open Driver Updater, select the Backup icon on the top menu, then Start Backup. Choose the type of backup, select Next and follow the steps.
• Restore older drivers: select Backup > Start Restore, choose a backup from the list, then select Load Backup and Restore. Restart your PC when it's done.
• Exclude a driver: after a scan, right-click a driver update in the results and select Exclude this driver from future scans. You can remove it from the Driver Exclusion List later.

4. Free Trial vs Registered Version

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You can download a free trial of WinZip Driver Updater from its official page. The trial scans your PC for out-of-date drivers, so you can see which updates are available before you buy.

The registered version adds:

• One-click install of all driver updates, instead of updating drivers one at a time
• Early access to new drivers
• Dedicated email support

5. How to Install It and Run Your First Scan

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1. Download WinZip Driver Updater from the WinZip Driver Updater page.
2. Double-click the downloaded file to run the installer, and follow the steps.
3. After installation, Driver Updater opens and runs a first scan for out-of-date drivers.
4. To scan again later, select the Home tab, then Start Scan Now.
5. Review the results before you update anything, and run Start Backup if you haven't yet.
6. Select Update next to a driver to install it. Wait for one driver to finish updating before you start the next.
7. A message tells you when the installation is complete. With the registered version, you can select Update All to install every update at once.

Restart your PC if you're asked to.

Expected result: the drivers you updated show as up to date when you scan again.

6. Extra Protection for Any Driver Update

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Whatever tool you use, Windows has two safety nets of its own.

• Create a restore point first: select Start, type Create a restore point and open it. On the System Protection tab, select Create, type a description and select Create.
• Roll back a single driver: right-click Start > Device Manager, right-click the device, select Properties > Driver > Roll Back Driver. You need administrator rights.

7. How to Uninstall WinZip Driver Updater

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1. Select Start > Settings > Apps > Installed apps.
2. Find WinZip Driver Updater, select More (…) > Uninstall, and follow the steps.

You can also use Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features: select WinZip Driver Updater, then Uninstall/Change.

Expected result: WinZip Driver Updater no longer appears in your list of installed apps.