AVG Driver Updater Reviews & Ratings

4.5/5

“Boosted Game & Audio Performance”

My audio and graphics drivers are always fresh now, and gaming bugs have nearly vanished. I do reboot a couple of times after syncing though—AVG doesn’t batch restarts well.

Pros : Better performance and fewer crashes

Cons : Requires multiple restarts after driver installs

Switched from : Microsoft Defender

Reason to switch : I left manual installs for automation and peace of mind, despite needing reboots.

4.5/5

“Backup & Restore Saves the Day”

I updated my GPU and screen went black. Thanks to AVG’s backup feature, I rolled back instantly and avoided a reinstall. It’s smooth and stress-free, but costlier than tools charging $25/year.

Pros : Backs up current drivers and allows safe rollbacks

Cons : Pricier than some alternatives

Switched from : Quick Heal Total Security

Reason to switch : I trade lower cost for AVG’s backup safety—worth it after that GPU scare.

4.5/5

“Cleaner UI Than I Thought”

AVG’s simple “Start Scan” button and clean layout is refreshing—no clutter. It doesn’t include extras like registry cleaners, but I like the focused approach.

Pros : Clean and user-friendly interface

Cons : Still lacks extra PC optimization tools

Switched from : IObit

Reason to switch : I left IObit behind for AVG’s sleeker interface and certified drivers, even without extra tools.

4.3/5

“Massive Driver Database, Real Peace of Mind”

After using a sketchy driver tool that broke some hardware, switching to AVG felt safe. It pulls from its huge driver library, so I’m confident it won’t infect my system. It runs on Windows only, which is fine for my desktop routine.

Pros : Over 8?million certified drivers from 1,300+ brands

Cons : Limited to Windows only (no cross-platform support)

Switched from : Systweak Antivirus

Reason to switch : I opted for AVG since it offers official certified drivers and a cleaner, easier interface than SDI’s tech-heavy experience.

4.3/5

“Certified Drivers = Less Risk”

AVG only serves official drivers, which gives me peace of mind. That said, it's a PC-only tool—doesn't help with my Macbook or phone, but that's expected.

Pros : Installs only from official manufacturer resources

Cons : Doesn’t update mobile or Mac devices

Switched from : F-Secure Total

Reason to switch : AVG was just better.

4.3/5

“Automatic Scans Are a Blessing”

I switched from manually updating drivers to AVG Driver Updater because it handles everything automatically—scans, backups, and installs—while I'm busy working. It has definitely improved PC stability. The only downside is it can take up to ~20% CPU usage during background scans, but I hardly notice when I'm not gaming.

Pros : Fully automatic scans and driver updates

Cons : Eats CPU while running in the background

Switched from : Driver Booster

Reason to switch : I moved here because I wanted official-certified drivers and smoother automatic updates than Driver Booster provided.

4.3/5

“Trustworthy Brand, Not Cheap”

I trust AVG’s name and their security research—Driver Updater fits well with their antivirus tools. But at $40/year per PC, it’s not the cheapest option—some rivals offer similar services for less.

Pros : Backed by AVG/Avast cybersecurity reputation

Cons : Pricey—about $40/year for one PC

Switched from : Spybot

Reason to switch : I pay more for brand trust and certification, though rivals are cheaper.

4.3/5

“24/7 Support Helps When Things Go South”

Once the tool broke my icons, and I fixed it via safe mode on advice from AVG support. They offer real help. Still, the reminder pop-ups kept appearing until I uninstalled—annoying if you don’t plan to use it.

Pros : Email and live chat support

Cons : Can’t pause pop-ups for long—auto scans reappear

Switched from : Netlux Antivirus

Reason to switch : I stepped away because AVG support saved me in emergencies, even when manual updates didn't.

4.3/5

“Great for Older PCs, But Needs Power”

I installed it on my old Windows 7 system—it handled the scan fine and fixed outdated drivers. But modern machines run faster without it—on that old PC the CPU load was noticeable.

Pros : Works on older Windows versions

Cons : Not light on system resources

Switched from : Aura Security

Reason to switch : Switched to AVG for its backup safety, though AUra is lighter on resources.

4.3/5

“Scheduler Keeps Things Up-to-Date”

I hate forgetting updates, so I set AVG to daily checks at midnight—it’s like having a maintenance robot. Too bad it's Windows-only, but that’s fine for my PC setup.

Pros : Schedule automatic driver scans

Cons : No mobile or Mac support

Switched from : Driver Talents

Reason to switch : Chose AVG for bundled scheduling and backup, unlike Driver Talent’s basic scan-only model.