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Microsoft DirectX is a group of technologies designed to make Windows-based computers an ideal platform for running and displaying applications rich in multimedia elements such as full-color graphics, video, 3D animation, and rich audio. DirectX includes security and performance updates, along with many new features across all technologies, which can be accessed by applications using the DirectX APIs.
The latest version of the Microsoft Windows Gaming API delivers Microsoft's powerful new High-Level Shader Language (HLSL) and features its most-advanced suite of design tools for the development of rich multimedia elements such as full-spectrum color graphics, video, 3-D animation and enhanced audio capabilities.
DirectX 9.0 introduces significant improvements across its suite of APIs. DirectSound offers new audio capabilities, DirectShow accelerates video rendering hardware, and Direct3D enhances low-level graphics programmability with new programmable vertex and pixel shader 2.0 models.

IntelliPoint software enables you to customize the unique features of your Microsoft mouse. You can reassign mouse buttons to perform commands, shortcuts, and application-specific functions. You can also modify mouse settings, such as pointer speed and updated horizontal scrolling.
IntelliPoint software enables you to customize the unique features of your Microsoft mouse to fit your needs. With IntelliPoint mouse software, you can reassign each mouse button - including the wheel button - to perform a command or keyboard shortcut, like Undo, Close, or an application-specific function.
You can also modify mouse settings, such as pointer speed and updated horizontal scrolling. IntelliPoint 6.1 and newer even offers biometrics support for advanced identity management. If you have a Bluetooth mouse or keyboard, you will need to have Windows XP with Service Pack 2 installed.

With IntelliType Pro keyboard software, you can customize the unique features of your Microsoft keyboard to fit your needs. Many keys can be reassigned to open a program, file or Web page, or to perform commands such as Find, Show Desktop, or other application-specific functions.
You can also disable keys you sometimes press accidentally, such as CAPS LOCK, and modify keyboard settings, such as updated horizontal scrolling and zoom slider functionality. IntelliType Pro software even offers extended application support, as well as biometrics support for advanced identity management. If you have a Bluetooth keyboard, you will need to have Windows XP with Service Pack 2 installed.

The .NET Framework version redistributable package includes everything you need to run applications developed using the .NET Framework.
If you're looking to run a specific application that requires the .NET Framework, be sure to read its requirements carefully. There are multiple versions of the .NET Framework, and the application may only run on one of them.

Auslogics Driver Updater is an advanced driver detection utility that is able to detect any outdated or missing drivers on a computer that runs Microsoft Windows. It provides a detailed report that shows all the installed driver’s release date and any suggested updates.
Auslogics Driver Updater can help to automate the laborious task of gathering the latest and most suited device and hardware drivers. Without driver updating software, drivers are by default, not monitored or indeed updated on most computers. This, in turn, can lead to device malfunction and performance deterioration.
Key Features include:

• Detects outdated or missing device and hardware drivers.
• Provides a detailed report of all detected problems.
• Backs up drivers before installing updates

Auslogics Driver Updater will check your computer for any potential driver problems, give you a detailed report on any outdated or missing drivers that it detects, and then lets you quickly update them to the latest manufacturer-recommended versions.
Overall, Auslogics Driver Updater is one of the easiest driver monitoring apps that is available. It uses smart algorithms for detecting driver issues, so you can resolve them quickly and with the least amount of hassle.

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This small app can install generic Microsoft drivers for your Bluetooth adapter. The app is based on a widely known method of patching the %WinDir%\inf\bth.inf file.
The app works for most, but not all, Bluetooth adapters; whether that be USB dongles or built-in adapters. A strikingly good point about Bluetooth Driver Installer is that before making any changes to your system, the app automatically creates a restore point. This is useful if anything goes wrong. You can use Windows System Restore to revert any changes that have been made to your PC.
Bluetooth Driver Installer is a reliable app, if the WinDir%\inf\bth.inf file is corrupted in some way then Bluetooth Driver Installer will patch it, thereby repairing any errors you may have. Bluetooth Driver Installer also automatically identifies any devices you have and then can install the compatible driver, if you need it.
Overall, Bluetooth Driver Installer is a great app that is lightweight, has a standard user interface, and is very simple to use; it provides wizards to run you through the process. The app also provides you with data in the form of a detailed report on the device model, manufacturer and subversion used.

Driver Booster Free from IOBit is a really useful tool that will always keep your system up to date. It scans your system automatically after installation and provides you with a comprehensive list of your computer's drivers with full information regarding their age and if they need replacing. If they do need replacing then Driver Booster Free can obtain the correct driver form their database and install it effortlessly.
Key features include:

• Easy to use interface.
• Automatically identify outdated drivers.
• Download and update outdated drivers with one click.

Driver Booster Free will automatically scan your system upon reboot to locate any extra drivers that are required. If, for any reason, you don't want Driver Booster Free to undertake scans upon rebooting your system, then you can to disable this feature. The application also keeps a record of your drivers in the form of a rescue centre. This is where your system can be rolled back to a previous driver state in case you encounter any errors.
Overall, Driver Booster Free is a fantastic application. It has a clean interface that even novice users will be able to navigate. It can automatically detect any outdated drivers and then replace them with a single click, and all within the confines of the application. Driver Booster Free supports Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7/8/8.1/10.

Driver Genius is a comprehensive application that scans your system for driver problems. It can then download the drivers you require and updates your system accordingly. It can also backup and update your drivers in a few clicks.
Driver Genius has a clean user interface that gives you plenty of information without looking too cluttered. It is easy to install and use and has a backup function in case you need to restore lost or incorrect drivers.
Key features include:

• One click updates for all drivers.
• Driver backup tool.
• Automatically check for driver updates.
• Hardware temperature monitor: protects your CPU, GPU and HDD.
• System information tool: detailed hardware inventory.
• Remove invalid or useless drivers.
• One click driver restore: packages all drivers to an executable auto installer.

Overall, Driver Genius is an easy program to get to grips with and requires almost no technical knowledge to use; it will prompt you at every step of the process. It has a few nice features too, such as the driver install/uninstall function and the ability to schedule scans for out of date drivers. It is also worth mentioning Driver Genius has the ability to be integrated with your antivirus to automatically scan downloaded drivers for viruses.

Driver Identifier software is a relatively lightweight application that has been designed to quickly locate the most current drivers that are specific to your computer system, via a user friendly interface and access to an extensive database.
KEY FEATURES INCLUDE:

• Latest Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista and XP drivers.
• Access to 27+ million device associated drivers.
• Support for 32bit and 64bit architecture.

Driver Identifier does a good job at scanning for outdated drivers. The application will scan and then generate a report on outdated or missing drivers on your system. Additionally, it also provides you with download links for the drivers in need of update, along with details like the manufacturer and version numbers of each entry.
Driver Identifier does have a catch though. The service is based on a subscription; a fee is required in order to download the updates. You can opt for a free account that gives you access to all the updates for one day only, though.
Overall, Driver Identifier is a not a bad alternative to manually performing driver updates. It has access to a massive database, so it’s pretty sure to be able to get the driver you need for your system, whatever that may be.

Driver Talent (formerly DriveTheLife) is an easy to use application that has been designed to help you get the drivers you need for your system. It allows you to download and install driver updates, backup and restore drivers and uninstall/remove unused hardware drivers for all users of your system.
Sporting a fresh new look and design, Driver Talent is a great Windows driver download tool. With it, you can locate what's wrong with your system, which drivers are outdated or broken, and then help fix those corrupted and broken drivers, by downloading the best-matched drivers, and updating your system to the latest versions you need. You can also perform tasks such as backing up and restoring drivers, and uninstalling obsolete drivers.
Key Features Include:

• Find out of date drivers.
• Replace corrupted drivers.
• Download and replace drivers for your system quickly and easily.
• Simple user interface.
• Powerful driver search engine.

Driver Talent is a well designed, free tool that is both professional looking and is a great tool for managing all the drivers that are needed by your system.
Driver Talent can download, install and update device drivers with one click, and you can backup, restore and uninstall drivers both quickly and easily.
Support for Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7, XP, Vista and Windows Server.

Driver Talent for Network Card is an easy to use app that has been designed to help you get the network drivers you need for your system, even if you are offline. It allows you to download and install driver updates, backup and restore drivers and uninstall/remove unused drivers for all users of your system.
Key Features Include:

• Specially designed to solve wired/wireless network driver problems.
• Install WiFi/wireless/Ethernet/wired drivers without an Internet connection.
• Download and install network drivers while installing itself (Offline).
• All commonly used network drivers are supported.
• Support for Windows 10/8.1/8/7/XP/Vista, Windows Server.

Driver Talent for Network Card can help you solve wired and wireless network card issues. When you have no internet connection you have no way to use a general driver updater app to locate and identify driver problems. With Driver Talent for Network Card you have integrated common network adapter drivers included. The app installs the network drivers first, then moves onto other drivers.
Sporting a clean look and design, Driver Talent for Network Card is a great Windows network driver download tool. With it you can locate what's wrong with your system, which drivers are outdated or broken and help fix those corrupted and broken drivers by downloading the best-matched drivers. You can also perform tasks such as backing up and restoring drivers and uninstalling obsolete drivers.
Driver Talent for Network Card is a well designed, free app, which is both professional looking and is a great tool for managing all your system's drivers. You can download, install and update network drivers easily and simply with this handy tool.
Support for Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7, XP, Vista and Windows Server.

Driver Turbo is a comprehensive driver scanning and updating application that gives you access to over 200,000 device drivers. Driver Turbo can undertake expert scans on your PC hardware, search for corrupt, outdated and missing device drivers, and then perform the necessary repairs without you having to worry about undertaking any additional tasks.
Driver Turbo is capable of detecting your PC brand and model, the operating system you use, and all the hardware devices connected to your computer with accurate precision. Driver Turbo will automatically update your system with the correct drivers that are specific to your computer to ensure maximum performance.
Key features* include:

• Intuitive user interface.
• Driver backup.
• Rapid driver Updates.
• Easy to use.
• Massive driver database.

*Some features are not available in the Basic 'unregistered' version of the application. The free version of Driver Turbo will allow you to scan and identify which drivers are corrupt, missing, outdated and which drivers need to be updated. The registered version will allow you to update old drivers, install missing drivers, and fix device errors.

DriverEasy has been designed to automatically detect, download and fix driver issues on your PC. Once completed, the result is a more stable PC with enhanced and improved performance.
DriverEasy can update and maintain your Windows PC's drivers automatically with a few clicks. The app scans your PC for out-of-date, missing, and mismatched drivers and downloads and installs the up-to-date versions.
DriverEasy creates automatic restore points and driver backups and then it allows you to schedule scans and install drivers individually or all at once.
Overall, DriverEasy is very simple to use, has a quick system analysis function and can automatically download and update your system's drivers. The downside is that it may not fully work with all PC manufacturer components and the driver updates are limited in the free trial version of the app.

The Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection is an embedded 802.11a/b/g PCIe Mini Card network adapter operating in the 2.4GHz and 5GHz spectrum. The new solution has support for the latest wireless industry standards, and offers a host of features that will enhance today's mobile lifestyle.

Logitech SetPoint is the software used to install and control Logitech mice and keyboards in Windows XP and 2003. It contains drivers and software enabling you to take full advantage of your mouse and keyboard.
SetPoint provides control over the following aspects of your mouse interactions:

• Mouse Button Settings - You can change the function of each button and have different settings for different programs.
• Mouse Movement - you can change movement settings and sensitivity.
• Mouse Game Settings - Gamers can change in-game settings with up to 5 different resolution presets, and have separate settings for different games.

If you also use a Logitech keyboard, SetPoint enables you to change key functions and mappings.

ActiveSync is the latest software release for synchronizing Windows Mobile-based devices with Windows XP.
Microsoft ActiveSync provides a great synchronization experience with XP-based PCs and Microsoft Outlook right out of the box. ActiveSync acts as the gateway between your PC and Windows Mobile-based device, enabling the transfer of Outlook information, Office documents, pictures, music, videos and applications from your desktop to your device.
In addition to synchronizing with a desktop PC, ActiveSync can synchronize directly with Microsoft Exchange Server so that you can keep your e-mail, calendar data, notes and contact information updated wirelessly when you're away from your PC.

Motioninjoy DS3 Tool is a Playstation controller adapter driver for emulators. It is designed to connect PlayStation Sixaxis or DualShock 3 controllers to your Windows PC. The application supports a connection through both USB and Bluetooth, and it allows up to four controllers to be connected.
Motioninjoy DS3 Tool is easy to set up; once you start the DS3 Tool you must plug the controller into the PC to pair it, then click on the Enable button to activate it. After setup, you can use the controller in any game just as you would an official Microsoft controller. To test the connection is active just use the Vibration Test button, the controller will vibrate and confirm the connection has been paired correctly.
Overall, MotioninJoy DS3 Tool drives your Playstation 3 controller (Sixaxis or Dualshock 3) on the Windows platform for free. The downside is there are some annoying banner ads and the interface is not smooth and is rather cumbersome.

NVIDIA ForceWare software unleashes the full power and features in NVIDIA's desktop, gaming, platform, workstation, laptop, multimedia, and mobile products. Delivering a proven record of compatibility, reliability, and stability with the widest range of games and applications, ForceWare software ensures the best experience with your NVIDIA hardware. Each OS has it's own version of NVIDIA.

NVIDIA nForce® media and communications processors (MCPs) are the key ingredient in the best motherboards for NVIDIA. Designed specifically for gamers and multimedia enthusiasts, nForce MCPs are available for both AMD and Intel platforms. nForce MCPs continue to push the limits of innovation with their support for ESA, Quad and 3-way SLI, as well as NVIDIA® Hybrid SLI® technology.
Each OS has it's own version of NVIDIA nForce.