Driver Store Explorer (RAPR) is a powerful tool for viewing, managing, and cleaning up the Windows DriverStore. It is intended for advanced users and administrators. If you are not familiar with Windows internals, use of this tool is discouraged.

Features

Core Operations

• Browse & List: View all third-party driver packages with detailed metadata (size, version, date etc.)
• Add/Install: Install new driver packages with optional automatic device installation
• Remove/Delete: Delete single or multiple drivers with force deletion for in-use drivers
  Note: The exact implications of removing or deleting drivers depend on system state and usage. Exercise caution, as removal may affect device functionality or require reinstallation of drivers for certain hardware.
• Export: Backup selected or all drivers to organized folder structures
• Smart Cleanup: Automatically identify and select old/unused driver versions

Advanced Capabilities

• Multiple APIs: Native Windows API, DISM, or PnPUtil backend support with auto-detection
• Online & Offline: Work with local machine or offline Windows image driver stores
• Device Association: View connected devices and their presence status
• Batch Operations: Multi-select for bulk operations with progress tracking
• Real-time Search: Live filtering and CSV export for analysis