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A Windows GUI tool for viewing, exporting, and cleaning up driver packages in the Windows DriverStore, with online and offline support.

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What is it?

Driver Store Explorer (RAPR) lists the third-party driver packages stored in the Windows DriverStore along with details such as size, version, and date. It lets you add or install driver packages, delete single or multiple drivers (including force deletion of in-use drivers), and export drivers to organized folders for backup.

The tool offers helper selections for old and unused driver versions, and it can work against the local machine or an offline Windows image. It shows which drivers belong to connected devices and which belong to devices that are currently absent. It supports Native Windows API, DISM, and PnPUtil backends.

Because it modifies the driver store, it is aimed at advanced users and administrators. Removing drivers can affect device functionality or prevent Windows from booting, so backing up drivers before deletion is strongly advised.

Key features

  • 01Lists third-party driver packages with size, version, and date
  • 02Installs driver packages with optional automatic device installation
  • 03Deletes single or multiple drivers, with force deletion for in-use drivers
  • 04Exports drivers to organized backup folders
  • 05Works with local machines and offline Windows images
  • 06Supports Native Windows API, DISM, and PnPUtil backends

Use cases

  • Freeing disk space by removing old driver versions on a Windows machine
  • Backing up all installed third-party drivers before reinstalling Windows
  • Cleaning up driver stores in an offline Windows image used for deployment
  • Auditing which driver packages are associated with connected hardware

Quick start

  1. 1

    Install via Winget

    winget install lostindark.DriverStoreExplorer
  2. 2

    Launch the tool

    rapr

Things to know

  • Windows only, requires Windows 7 or newer and .NET Framework 4.7.2 or newer.
  • Requires administrator privileges.
  • Modifies the Windows driver store, so improper use can break the system or device functionality.
  • Licensed under GPL-2.0, a copyleft license.

Topics

#windows#driver#driver-store#system-administration#dism#pnputil#csharp#driverstore

FAQ

What is DriverStoreExplorer?
A Windows GUI tool for viewing, exporting, and cleaning up driver packages in the Windows DriverStore, with online and offline support. Driver Store Explorer (RAPR) lists the third-party driver packages stored in the Windows DriverStore along with details such as size, version, and date. It lets you add or install driver packages, delete single or multiple drivers (including force deletion of in-use drivers), and export drivers to organized folders for backup.
Is DriverStoreExplorer free to use? What license does it have?
DriverStoreExplorer is open source under the GPL-2.0 license. Check the license terms before using it in commercial products.
Is DriverStoreExplorer still maintained?
Actively maintained. The last commit to DriverStoreExplorer was on Oct 14, 2026.
What can I use DriverStoreExplorer for?
Freeing disk space by removing old driver versions on a Windows machine Backing up all installed third-party drivers before reinstalling Windows Cleaning up driver stores in an offline Windows image used for deployment Auditing which driver packages are associated with connected hardware
How do I install DriverStoreExplorer?
Install via Winget: winget install lostindark.DriverStoreExplorer Launch the tool: rapr
Where can I get DriverStoreExplorer?
The source code and installation instructions are on GitHub: https://github.com/lostindark/DriverStoreExplorer

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