Driver Store Explorer [RAPR] makes it easier to deal with Windows' driver store. Supported operations include to list/add/install/delete third-party driver packages.
Publisher’s description
What is Driver Store Explorer?
Driver Store Explorer is an open-source drivers & hardware program for Windows from Teddy Z. It ranks 7th by popularity among drivers & hardware in this catalogue. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for Any CPU as Portable. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.0.36, released on October 10, 2026. 19 versions are listed since January 4, 2023, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 5 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 19,994 times. The source code on GitHub (lostindark/DriverStoreExplorer) has 11,925 stars. Similar programs include Barrier, Display Driver Uninstaller and Dokan Library.
Project description on GitHub: “Driver Store Explorer”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
- Updated in the last two months
- Large user base
In short: Driver Store Explorer is an open-source drivers & hardware tool for Any CPU PCs. It is actively maintained.
Is Driver Store Explorer safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
0E64EAFA2790BB45911F8CE0FB3F923B4D87C7F0E93D05A2004A3059B0FFAC38· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 19 versions ›19 versions over 4 years · about 5 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0.36Latest | October 10, 2026 | — | Any CPU ZIP |
| 1.0.28 | October 10, 2026 | — | Any CPU ZIP |
| 1.0.26 | March 31, 2026 | — | Any CPU ZIP |
| 0.12.152 | March 14, 2026 | — | Any CPU ZIP |
| 0.12.145 | March 2, 2026 | — | Any CPU ZIP |
| 0.12.135 | January 4, 2026 | — | Any CPU ZIP |
| 0.12.127 | September 24, 2025 | — | Any CPU ZIP |
| 0.12.118 | September 8, 2025 | — | Any CPU ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id lostindark.DriverStoreExplorer -echoco install rapr -yscoop install extras/driverstoreexplorerRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Teddy Z
- Category
- Drivers & hardware
- Licence
- GPLv2
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/lostindark/DriverStoreExplorer
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- Any CPU
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 1.0.36
- Released
- October 10, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- November 14, 2024
- Versions listed
- 19
- Updates / year
- 5
- Chocolatey downloads
- 19,994
- GitHub stars
- 11,925
- GitHub forks
- 561
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- lostindark.DriverStoreExplorer
- Chocolatey package
- rapr
- Scoop package
- extras/driverstoreexplorer
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Driver Store Explorer free?
Yes. Driver Store Explorer is open-source software under the GPLv2 licence.
Is Driver Store Explorer safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Driver Store Explorer with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Does Driver Store Explorer run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
The installer is architecture-neutral.
Where can I download an older version of Driver Store Explorer?
The versions page lists all 19 versions with links to their official installer files, back to January 4, 2023.
Can I use Driver Store Explorer without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to Driver Store Explorer?
Barrier, Display Driver Uninstaller, Dokan Library, Dell Command | Update and OpenSC smartcard framework. The alternatives page compares them.
