How to identify unknown devices and backup drivers




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How to identify unknown devices and backup drivers

Introductions: when I was reading PC Magazine, my head was telling me to stop reading, due to their boring facts and information that are really basic. But, I am glad to close it and burned it to shreds… that is right… I burned it to hell!

Anyway, since I am not updating my articles for a while, I will just write something to keep all of you entertain. So, how about reading this article? Just read the title and you’ll understand…

1.] Unknown Device Identifier: this software was created by Zhangduo company. They created this software to let you identify the ‘yellow question mark’ which is labeled as Unknown Devices in Device Manager.

Secondly, they can also give you a report (detailed summary) for the manufacturer name, OEM name, device type, device model and the true name of the unknown devices. Also, with this utility, you can convert your un-identified devices into identified devices and find appropriate driver on the Internet.

Download source: http://www.zhangduo.com/udi.html
Mirror: http://www.softpedia.com/get/System/System-Info/Unknown-Device-Identifier.shtml

Alternative: if you don’t want to use the software which is given above, then please use this software as your second choice. However, this software is still under maintenance, so I would like you to be cautious and self aware.

Download source: http://www.halfdone.com/Development/UnknownDevices/
Mirror: http://www.softpedia.com/get/System/System-Info/Unknown-Devices.shtml

2.] Driver Magician: this applications can help you backup your drivers for the worse occasion. It can also backup third party drivers, such as: Apple iPod devices, HP devices and others that are hard to recover. However, from my efforts, some HP printers and scanners hates (doesn’t like) their drivers being backed up. So, you got to be careful…

Download source: http://www.softpedia.com/get/System/Back-Up-and-Recovery/Driver-Magician-Lite.shtml
Mirror: http://www.drivermagician.com/download.htm

Notes: if you have the money, I would recommend you to buy their full version. With their registered version, you can Update your ‘device drivers’ through the internet; detecting unknown devices and Back up more items like “My Documents and Registry”.

Alternative: if you don’t like the software which is shown above, you can use this software instead: WinDriver Expert.

Download source: http://zhangduo.com/driverbackup.html

Notes: for beginner, please use “Driver Magicain” as your first choice.
It’s far easier to back – it – up than “WinDriver Expert”.

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2 Responses to “How to identify unknown devices and backup drivers”




  1. Moses Weatherby on 2 Nov 2009 at 11:51 pm #

    I’ve read three of your articles tonight and just came across this last one. I got teary eyed from hearing you were pausing WoW after having spent 15 minutes on your blog. So, best of luck! I’ve learned so much in just 5 minutes and I thank you for it. Your writing skills are unmatchable. You must make a wonderful parent!

  2. admin on 3 Nov 2009 at 6:57 pm #

    Thank you very much for your generous comments. I will do my best to provide more articles and tutorials. Many thanks!

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