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DriverAgent is a Windows driver scanning, detection, and update software published originally by Touchstone software
. DriverAgent's software scans a user's computer and locates updates to the device drivers on that user's computer. This scan is free, and provides a list of the hardware currently installed in the computer. The company also offers a membership option, which provides users with links to download the appropriate driver files. DriverAgent provides links to the files on the original vendor's websites in addition to mirrors of the files on DriverAgent's own servers.
DriverAgent competes against similar products such as PC Pitstop, RadarSync
, DriversHQ, DriverGuide, drivermagic, and others.
In June 2007, Driveragent owners Touchstone software
, completed their acquisition of drivermagic from Doncaster
based entrepreneur Glenn Bluff.
On April 10, 2008, DriverAgent announced that it would be acquired by Phoenix Technologies, Ltd
.
On July 1, 2008, Phoenix Technologies completed acquisition of Touchstone software
.
Touchstone software
TouchStone Software Corporation, Inc. is an American software developer for the personal computer industry, specializing in system update technology. It also owns and operates a network of Internet Web properties...
. DriverAgent's software scans a user's computer and locates updates to the device drivers on that user's computer. This scan is free, and provides a list of the hardware currently installed in the computer. The company also offers a membership option, which provides users with links to download the appropriate driver files. DriverAgent provides links to the files on the original vendor's websites in addition to mirrors of the files on DriverAgent's own servers.
DriverAgent competes against similar products such as PC Pitstop, RadarSync
RadarSync
RadarSync PC Updater is a driver and application update software program published by RadarSync Ltd. RadarSync's PC Updater offers a free scan and recommendations of updates to device drivers and software applications installed on a computer running Microsoft Windows...
, DriversHQ, DriverGuide, drivermagic, and others.
In June 2007, Driveragent owners Touchstone software
Touchstone software
TouchStone Software Corporation, Inc. is an American software developer for the personal computer industry, specializing in system update technology. It also owns and operates a network of Internet Web properties...
, completed their acquisition of drivermagic from Doncaster
Doncaster
Doncaster is a town in South Yorkshire, England, and the principal settlement of the Metropolitan Borough of Doncaster. The town is about from Sheffield and is popularly referred to as "Donny"...
based entrepreneur Glenn Bluff.
On April 10, 2008, DriverAgent announced that it would be acquired by Phoenix Technologies, Ltd
Phoenix Technologies
Phoenix Technologies Ltd designs, develops and supports core system software for personal computers and other computing devices. Phoenix's products — commonly referred to as BIOS or firmware — support and enable the compatibility, connectivity, security and management of the various components and...
.
On July 1, 2008, Phoenix Technologies completed acquisition of Touchstone software
Touchstone software
TouchStone Software Corporation, Inc. is an American software developer for the personal computer industry, specializing in system update technology. It also owns and operates a network of Internet Web properties...
.