Do you know what Driver Tonic is?
According to the software’s description, Driver Tonic scans the device and updates all outdated system’s drivers to enhance the computer’s performance. However, even though the application allows fixing detected issues before buying its license, our researchers did not notice any changes after clicking the tools provided Update and Fix All Items button. Consequently, we believe it is possible the application might not work correctly. In any case, we do not think it is worth purchasing such a tool as the drivers can be updated with the help of the system itself as well as antimalware tools or manually. Moreover, users should also know Driver Tonic falls under the classification of potentially unwanted programs, which means it might be unreliable. If you do not want to take chances with a questionable tool, we advise you to erase it from the system. You will find more information about it as you continue reading our report and if you decide to eliminate the potentially unwanted program, you could use the removal guide available at the end of this article.
Before we start talking about the Driver Tonic’s working manner, we will discuss its distribution channels. First of all, the potentially unwanted program is available on its official website called pctonics.com. It is possible, the software’s creators could additionally distribute it via pop-up advertisements or bundled software installers. One way or the other, there are a couple of things you could do to avoid installing questionable applications in the future. Probably, the most crucial task is to research the chosen tool. The goal is to find out whether it is trustworthy or not, for example, a reliable tool should have good expert reviews and reputable publishers.
Next, users should pick a reliable source to download the chosen software from. Pirated versions often offered on torrent web pages is never a good idea as they could be bundled with malicious applications, which is why it is safer to download installers from legitimate web pages. Another thing we would recommend to watch out is programs offered on annoying pop-up advertisements, especially if they appear while visiting questionable websites.
Driver Tonic screenshot
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Furthermore, during installation Driver Tonic creates a couple of Registry entries that might be left behind if the software gets uninstalled. In other words, even though the tool was designed to clean old Registry entries, it might leave such data on the computer itself. Our computer security specialists say such files do not affect the system’s performance as much as a lot of PC optimizers classified as potentially unwanted programs claim. It is one of the reasons we do not think the tool in question will help improve the computer’s performance, especially if it will not update drives like it promises (our tested version did not) in the application’s description.
More than that, even if the software worked as promised we do not think it would still be worth to invest in it when it performs so little tasks. If you think Driver Tonic is worthless too, we encourage you to remove it from the system with the removal guide available below or a reputable antimalware tool of your choice.
Erase Driver Tonic
Windows XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7
- Navigate to the Start menu.
- Access the Control Panel.
- Pick either Uninstall a program or Add or Remove Programs.
- Click the suspicious application and select Uninstall.
Windows 8/Windows 10
- Tap Windows Key+R.
- Insert Control Panel and press OK.
- Choose Uninstall a program.
- Select the potentially unwanted program and press Uninstall.
Delete Driver Tonic leftovers
- Press Windows Key+R.
- Type Regedit and select OK.
- Go to the following path:
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Tracing - Look for keys called dtn_RASMANCS and dtn_RASAPI32.
- Right-click them separately and select Delete.
- Close Registry Editor.
- Empty Recycle bin.
- Reboot the computer.
In non-techie terms:
Driver Tonic is a potentially unwanted program that promises to update system’s drivers and as a result improve the computers performance. As explained in the text our computer security specialists doubt the application could actually make any visible changes. Plus, we do not think it is worth to invest in a tool that can only update drivers or fix old Registry entries. It would be more beneficial to invest in a reputable antimalware tool as it could not only clean the computer, but also guard it against various threats, including questionable tools like the potentially unwanted program. If you decide there is no place on your device for such software we encourage you to get rid of the application with the removal guide available a bit above this text or a reliable antimalware tool of your choice. Users who want to ask anything else about the discussed program can also leave comments at the end of this page.