RadarSync
Encyclopedia
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 driver
s and software applications installed on a computer running Microsoft Windows
. RadarSync does not store driver or software files on its servers, instead linking to the hardware or software vendor site for the files.
Like similar competing products which charge a membership fee for downloading the recommended updates, the free version of RadarSync does not download driver updates, a full paid version is required for that functionality. This functionality was initially available in the free version until sometime in 2009, when it was removed.
RadarSync is also known for maintaining a library of free links to drivers for Windows Vista
.
, DriversHQ, VersionTracker
, PC Pitstop, DriverGuide, Drivermagic, and others.
RadarSync is most similar to VersionTracker
in function, in that both products provide updates of software and device drivers.
Device driver
In computing, a device driver or software driver is a computer program allowing higher-level computer programs to interact with a hardware device....
s and software applications installed on a computer running Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows is a series of operating systems produced by Microsoft.Microsoft introduced an operating environment named Windows on November 20, 1985 as an add-on to MS-DOS in response to the growing interest in graphical user interfaces . Microsoft Windows came to dominate the world's personal...
. RadarSync does not store driver or software files on its servers, instead linking to the hardware or software vendor site for the files.
Like similar competing products which charge a membership fee for downloading the recommended updates, the free version of RadarSync does not download driver updates, a full paid version is required for that functionality. This functionality was initially available in the free version until sometime in 2009, when it was removed.
RadarSync is also known for maintaining a library of free links to drivers for Windows Vista
Windows Vista
Windows Vista is an operating system released in several variations developed by Microsoft for use on personal computers, including home and business desktops, laptops, tablet PCs, and media center PCs...
.
Included software
RadarSync's installation offers several free ad-on software, including the Ask toolbar, although it does not require installation of these products to use RadarSync.Competing Products
RadarSync competes against similar products such as those from DriverAgentDriverAgent.com
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...
, DriversHQ, VersionTracker
VersionTracker
VersionTracker was a website that tracked software releases. It began as a Mac OS software tracker, eventually expanding into Mac OS X, iPhone, Microsoft Windows and Palm OS software....
, PC Pitstop, DriverGuide, Drivermagic, and others.
RadarSync is most similar to VersionTracker
VersionTracker
VersionTracker was a website that tracked software releases. It began as a Mac OS software tracker, eventually expanding into Mac OS X, iPhone, Microsoft Windows and Palm OS software....
in function, in that both products provide updates of software and device drivers.