Hi, this is Chris from SlimWare Utilities, the creators of SlimDrivers. I just wanted to clarify a few things I noticed here. First off, I’m a huge fan of Avast, recommend it all the time. Second, just wanted to address the Softpedia review. We appreciate their attention to our app, but the Windows updates were not downloaded by our app because they were already downloaded by Windows agent. Also, our software updates are restricted to those prone to security vulnerabilities, not every application on the Internet. At least not yet
Also, just to clarify, SlimDrivers is in fact, absolutely free. We push out over 1 TB of cloud-based anti-virus tested (think VirusTotal) and completely repackaged drivers to automate install initiation daily to our users for free.
We offer a different product, a fee-based premium version of our application with a very obvious value proposition: Instead of waiting to download each driver individually and rebooting after each install, the downloads come in as the current driver is being installed. This saves hours for PC tech’s, DIY’s, or anyone who doesn’t like waiting around for install all of their drivers. Our premium version also patches things, and updates Windows, Adobe, Java etc.
In summary, SlimDrivers is free, and we also sell a premium version, just like Avast!
So @Chim, it’s safe to use our app, we do driver backups and system restore points by default, and it’s 100% free. There are a lot of fake driver applications out there, just like there are Rogue AV’s, but we’re the real deal. MajorGeeks.com recently did a review/tutorial on using SlimDrivers if you need a quick how-to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mo6S3-2hXxY
Hope that helps!
Chris Cope
CEO SlimWare Utilities