: Running comprehensive antivirus scans on .rar and .exe files from third-party sources.
The primary appeal of the "Offline" version of SDI is its comprehensive nature. Unlike standard installers that download drivers on demand, the offline package contains a massive repository of driver "indexes" and actual driver files. This is invaluable in several scenarios:
: Often, a new installation of Windows lacks the basic network drivers needed to get online. Having an offline tool allows the user to install LAN or Wi-Fi drivers immediately.