SlimWare Utilities SlimDrivers Free EXE DriverUpdate.exe

Download DriverUpdate.exe and Troubleshoot Runtime Errors

Last Updated: 11/24/2023
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DriverUpdate files such as DriverUpdate.exe utilize the EXE file extension. This file is considered a Win32 EXE (Executable application) file, and was first created by SlimWare Utilities for the DriverUpdate software package.

The first version of DriverUpdate.exe was released for the Windows 10 Operating System on 09/24/2019 inside Driver Booster 7.0.2.435. The latest version update [v5.8.8] for SlimDrivers Free was 2.3.2 released on 09/20/2018.

Below, you find comprehensive file information, instructions for simple EXE file troubleshooting, and list of free DriverUpdate.exe downloads for each available file version.

File Analysis Provided by Jason Geater (Author)

File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	DriverUpdate.exe
File Extension:	EXE file extension
Description:	DriverUpdate
Object File Type:	Executable application
File Operating System:	Win32
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
User Popularity Rating:

Developer and Software Information
Software Developer:	SlimWare Utilities, Inc.
Software Program:	DriverUpdate
Legal Copyright:	Copyright ©2018 SlimWare Utilities, Inc.. All rights reserved.

File Details
Character Set:	Unicode
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
File Flags:	(none)
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
Entry Point:	0x19cf27
Code Size:	2174976

View Other DriverUpdate.exe Information

File Info	Description
File Size:	39 MB
File Modification Date/Time:	2019:10:10 02:19:28+00:00
File Type:	Win32 EXE
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
Time Stamp:	2019:09:25 14:46:09+00:00
PE Type:	PE32
Linker Version:	8.0
Code Size:	2174976
Initialized Data Size:	38440960
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0x19cf27
OS Version:	4.0
Image Version:	0.0
Subsystem Version:	4.0
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
File Version Number:	5.8.8.30
Product Version Number:	5.8.0.0
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
File Flags:	(none)
File OS:	Win32
Object File Type:	Executable application
File Subtype:	0
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
Character Set:	Unicode
Company Name:	SlimWare Utilities, Inc.
File Description:	DriverUpdate
File Version:	5.8.8
Internal Name:	DriverUpdate
Legal Copyright:	Copyright ©2018 SlimWare Utilities, Inc.. All rights reserved.
Product Name:	DriverUpdate
Product Version:	5.8.8

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What are DriverUpdate.exe Error Messages?

DriverUpdate.exe Runtime Errors

Runtime errors are SlimDrivers Free errors that occur during "runtime". Runtime is pretty self-explanatory; it means that these EXE errors are triggered when DriverUpdate.exe is attempted to be loaded either when SlimDrivers Free is starting up, or in some cases already running. Runtime errors are the most common form of EXE error you will encounter using SlimDrivers Free.

In most cases, DriverUpdate.exe runtime errors occurring while the program is running will result in the program terminating abnormally. Most of these DriverUpdate.exe error messages mean that SlimDrivers Free was either unable to locate this file on startup, or the file is corrupt, resulting in a prematurely-aborted startup process. Generally, SlimDrivers Free will be unable to start without resolving these errors.

Some of the most common DriverUpdate.exe errors include:

DriverUpdate.exe - Bad Image.
DriverUpdate.exe Application Error.
DriverUpdate.exe could not be found.
DriverUpdate.exe could not be installed.
DriverUpdate.exe could not be launched. Class not registered.
DriverUpdate.exe could not be started.
DriverUpdate.exe failed to initialize properly.
DriverUpdate.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
DriverUpdate.exe is not a valid Win32 application.
DriverUpdate.exe is not running.
Cannot find DriverUpdate.exe.
Error starting program: DriverUpdate.exe.
Faulting Application Path: DriverUpdate.exe.
The file DriverUpdate.exe is missing or corrupt.
Windows failed to start - DriverUpdate.exe.

System Error

The program can’t start because DriverUpdate.exe is missing from your computer. Try reinstalling the program to fix this problem.

Thus, it's critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.

Finding the source of the DriverUpdate.exe error is key to properly resolving these errors. Although most of these EXE errors affecting DriverUpdate.exe will happen during startup, occasionally you will encounter a runtime error while using DriverUpdate. This can occur due to poor programming on behalf of SlimWare Utilities, Inc., conflicts with other software or 3rd-party plug-ins, or caused by damaged and outdated hardware. Also, these types of DriverUpdate.exe errors can occur if it has been accidentally moved, deleted, or corrupted by a malware infection. Thus, it's critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.

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How to Fix DriverUpdate.exe Errors in 3 Steps (Time to complete: ~5-15 minutes)

If you're encountering one of the error messages above, follow these troubleshooting steps to resolve your DriverUpdate.exe issue. These troubleshooting steps are listed in the recommended order of execution.

Step 1: Restore your PC back to the latest restore point, "snapshot", or backup image before error occurred.

To begin System Restore (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

Hit the Windows Start button
When you see the search box, type "System Restore" and press "ENTER".
In the search results, find and click System Restore.
Please enter the administrator password (if applicable / prompted).
Follow the steps in the System Restore Wizard to choose a relevant restore point.
Restore your computer to that backup image.

If the Step 1 fails to resolve the DriverUpdate.exe error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: If recently installed SlimDrivers Free (or related software), uninstall then try reinstalling SlimDrivers Free software.

You can uninstall SlimDrivers Free software by following these instructions (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

Hit the Windows Start button
In the search box, type "Uninstall" and press "ENTER".
In the search results, find and click "Add or Remove Programs"
Find the entry for SlimDrivers Free 2.3.2 and click "Uninstall"
Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall SlimDrivers Free software.

If this Step 2 fails as well, please proceed to the Step 3 below.

SlimDrivers Free 2.3.2

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Step 3: Perform a Windows Update.

When the first two steps haven't solved your issue, it might be a good idea to run Windows Update. Many DriverUpdate.exe error messages that are encountered can be contributed to an outdated Windows Operating System. To run Windows Update, please follow these easy steps:

Hit the Windows Start button
In the search box, type "Update" and press "ENTER".
In the Windows Update dialog box, click "Check for Updates" (or similar button depending on your Windows version)
If updates are available for download, click "Install Updates".
After the update is completed, restart your PC.

If Windows Update failed to resolve the DriverUpdate.exe error message, please proceed to next step. Please note that this final step is recommended for advanced PC users only.

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If Those Steps Fail: Download and Replace Your DriverUpdate.exe File (Caution: Advanced)

If none of the previous three troubleshooting steps have resolved your issue, you can try a more aggressive approach (Note: Not recommended for amateur PC users) by downloading and replacing your appropriate DriverUpdate.exe file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free DriverUpdate.exe files for every applicable version of SlimDrivers Free. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download DriverUpdate.exe Files".
Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
Copy this file to the appropriate SlimDrivers Free folder location:

Windows 10: C:\Program Files\DriverUpdate\
Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Driver Booster\7.0.2\
Restart your computer.

If this final step has failed and you're still encountering the error, you're only remaining option is to do a clean installation of Windows 10.

GEEK TIP : We must emphasize that reinstalling Windows will be a very time-consuming and advanced task to resolve DriverUpdate.exe problems. To avoid data loss, you must be sure that you have backed-up all of your important documents, pictures, software installers, and other personal data before beginning the process. If you are not currently backing up your data, you need to do so immediately.

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Download DriverUpdate.exe Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying DriverUpdate.exe to your appropriate Windows system directory. SlimWare Utilities typically does not release SlimDrivers Free EXE files for download because they are bundled together inside of a software installer. The installer's task is to ensure that all correct verifications have been made before installing and placing DriverUpdate.exe and all other EXE files for SlimDrivers Free. An incorrectly installed EXE file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

SlimDrivers Free 2.3.2

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

DriverUpdate.exe

5.8.0.0

5.8.8

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	DriverUpdate
Software Version:	5.8.0.0
File Version:	5.8.8
File Size:	40584280
File Date:	10/10/2019
MD5 Checksum:	50e65873116f1749ed99e3555a4f259a
SHA1 Checksum:	a320d0774f1dc3eaaa5164125fb987ca64e95410
SHA256 Checksum:	7ca30ab6b2164545e22d6783f7897f4536ca7aef74c4643ffacc73b4f92fcdc4
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files\DriverUpdate\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	38440960
Linker Version:	8.0
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	4.0
File Modification Date/Time:	10/10/2019

Driver Booster 7.0.2.435

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

DriverUpdate.exe

7.0.0.52

64-bit (x64)

Expand for Detailed File Information +

OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Driver Booster
Software Version:	7.0.0.52
File Version:	7.0.0.52
File Size:	1406224
File Date:	10/04/2019
MD5 Checksum:	461154091f2ac57d8278b3a3da0c1269
SHA1 Checksum:	bdfb9d30dd18e317cbce67e023131d66b686f225
SHA256 Checksum:	0556951c482e19c3e353f83b03ea50ec85cc7d1233867632b56eb7e7002ec2c1
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Driver Booster\7.0.2\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	345088
Linker Version:	2.25
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	5.0
File Modification Date/Time:	10/04/2019

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