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How to remove
Uninstall Driver Support
from Windows

Easily remove Driver Support from Windows 10 or 11 with our expert-tested guide. Enjoy a cleaner system with zero traces left behind.

How to Uninstall Driver Support?
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Threat level
Medium
Est. time
10 minutes
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How does How to Uninstall Driver Support end up on your PC?

  • Installed alongside another application
  • Not listed in Programs and Features
  • Potentially unwanted program (PUP) classification
  • Unfair distribution tactics
  • Installs tracking cookies
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I’ve downloaded a MTS video converter and noticed that it installed Driver Support alongside with it. The MTS app works fine, but Driver Support is driving me nuts as it delivers pop-up ads saying “'pc drivers headquarters 1 incorporated” and prompts me to update drivers, which, by the way, are all up-to-date. I want to uninstall it, but where should I find it? It’s not on the Programs and Features. I would highly appreciate your help.

Driver Support is a free software utility developed by PC Drivers Headquarters LP. The developer describes the tool as an innovative tool for the diagnostics of driver issues and Windows errors. The application is said to be using cloud-based technology, which should grant the availability of the latest system drivers and other support. Although the app can be downloaded for no cost, free Driver Support version does not perform all functions. It initiates a full system scan and provides scan results, which, usually, report tens or hundreds Windows driver errors and other problems. To fix these issues, the PC user is prompted to pay $9,99 monthly.

Although Driver Support may look like a great option for optimizing your PC, security experts warn to be careful with this application due to several reasons. Beware that due to the unfair distribution tactics it has been classified as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) a couple of years ago. This PUP is often spread via software bundles as a default attachment. This way, it manages to get installed on computers without user’s consent. Besides, it installs tracking cookies and exploits them for tracing people’s web browsing activities. Typically, PC users decide to uninstall Driver Support a couple of days after its infiltration due to its unauthorized access and irritating performance (constant system scans, bogus results, prompts to purchase the license, “'pc drivers headquarters 1 incorporated” pop-up ads, update prompts, etc.). However, Driver Support removal appears to be the biggest challenge related to this program. Usually, Driver Support is not included in the Programs & Features (or Add/Remove Programs) list, driversupport.exe file commonly can’t be terminated or the uninstaller of the app can’t be run due to the au_.exe file. If you are struggling with Driver Support removal as well, please check out the instructions give below:

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Uninstalling Driver Support from Windows:

If you cannot find Driver Support uninstaller in Control Panel -> Programs & Features, we would strongly recommend you to install [rev id="Perfect Uninstaller"] or another reliable software removal tool. Once the tool is downloaded, launch the setup file and follow the on-screen instructions to install it. After that, disable your anti-virus and set Driver Uninstaller to remove DriverSupport completely. If, however, you are not willing to use additional software, you can uninstall this program manually. To prevent au_.exe or another malicious file from blocking Driver Support removal, boot Windows into Safe Mode. After that, perform the removal in a usual way.

  • Press Windows button and navigate to the Power button.
  • Press-Hold the Shift button and select Restart.
  • When the system boots into Windows Startup screen, select Troubleshoot.
  • Click Advanced Options and select Startup Settings.
  • Select Restart and then press F5 to enable Safe Mode with Networking.
  • After that, right-click on Windows key and select Control Panel.
  • Open Programs and Features and find Driver Support.
  • Click it and select Uninstall. You should also install other apps that has been installed along with it.
  • Close Command Prompt and click Windows key + R.
  • Type regedit, and press Enter.
  • Click Edit -> Find and type Driver Support. Type several variotions of the app name to check if all the regisytry keys have been removed. If any leftovers are found, delete them as well.

Finally, to ensure your PC's optimization and stability, install and run a scan with [rev id=”Reimage”]. It will optimize the system and protect it from malware.

Bottom line

To uninstall Driver Support, users may need to look for alternative removal methods since it often does not appear in the standard uninstall list. Consider using specialized software removal tools or checking for its presence in the system's task manager. If none of these methods work, further assistance may be required.

Frequently asked questions

To uninstall Driver Support on Windows 10, go to Settings > Apps, find Driver Support in the list, and click 'Uninstall.' Follow the prompts to complete the removal process.

Yes, you can remove Driver Support from Windows 11 by opening the Control Panel, navigating to 'Programs and Features,' selecting Driver Support, and clicking 'Uninstall.'

If you can't uninstall Driver Support using standard methods on Windows, consider using a third-party uninstaller or check for any related processes in Task Manager that may need to be terminated first.

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