Universal x86 Tuning Utility provides hardware tuning controls; its project warns that misuse may cause system instability.
The Best DriverStoreExplorer Alternatives in 2026
Looking for something like DriverStoreExplorer? Here are 24 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 1 are free or have a free plan and 24 are open source.
DriverStoreExplorer manages the Windows driver store; its project warns that improper changes can affect the system.
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Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AMD-APU-Tuning-Utility | — | Yes | — |
| 2 | ShowDesktopOneMonitor | — | Yes | Windows |
| 3 | nvidiaProfileInspector | — | Yes | Windows |
| 4 | Virtual Display Driver | — | Yes | Windows |
| 5 | Raw Accel | — | Yes | Windows |
| 6 | TinyNvidiaUpdateChecker | — | Yes | Windows |
| 7 | Display Drivers Uninstaller | — | Yes | Windows |
| 8 | btop4win | — | Yes | Windows |
| 9 | fastfetch | — | Yes | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| 10 | Bottom | — | Yes | — |
All DriverStoreExplorer alternatives
ShowDesktopOneMonitor changes the Windows desktop shortcut so it shows the desktop on one monitor.
NVIDIA Profile Inspector edits NVIDIA driver profiles through the NVIDIA Driver Settings API on Windows.
Virtual Display Driver adds virtual monitors to Windows 10 and 11 for use with VR, OBS, Sunshine, or desktop sharing.
Apply acceleration to mouse input in the raw input stream with Raw Accel, a driver for Windows.
TinyNvidiaUpdateChecker checks for NVIDIA GPU driver updates on Windows.
Display Driver Uninstaller removes graphics and audio driver packages and attempts to clear associated files and registry entries.
btop4win brings the btop++ process and system monitor to Windows, according to its project description.
Fastfetch displays system information through a feature-rich utility described as an alternative to neofetch.
Monitor system and process information across platforms with Bottom, a graphical system monitor.
System Informer monitors system resources, debugs software, and detects malware.
Scalizer automatically configures Windows interface scaling on displays it does not support by default.
ShaderGlass overlays GPU shaders on the Windows desktop and Wine, according to its project description.
Adjust brightness across multiple monitors on Windows using Monitorian, a desktop utility.
LowAudioLatency reduces the Windows audio buffer to a minimum setting, according to its project page.
PresentMon captures and analyzes high-level performance characteristics of graphics applications on Windows.
Manage keyboard behavior across GNU/Linux, Windows, and macOS with KMonad, a keyboard manager.
Radeon Software Slimmer removes selected components from Radeon Software for AMD GPUs on Windows.
Keyviz visualizes keyboard and mouse actions in real time through a free, open-source tool.
RyzenAdj adjusts power management settings for Ryzen mobile processors and APUs.
FanCtrl automatically controls PC fan speed, according to the project description.
Move Mouse simulates user activity with software designed to move the pointer or trigger input.
Libre Hardware Monitor tracks computer temperature sensors, fan speeds, voltages, load, and clock speeds.
ScreenTemperature reduces blue light from a display and provides brightness controls.
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