A Complete Guide to Running Dell Command Update Manually
If you’re looking to manually run Dell Command Update on your system, we’ve got you covered with this easy-to-follow guide! Running Dell Command Update manually allows you to take control of the update process and ensure that your Dell devices have the latest drivers and firmware. Our step-by-step instructions will walk you through the process, making it simple and straightforward. By following this guide, you’ll be able to run Dell Command Update manually and keep your Dell devices up to date with ease. Stay on top of updates and optimize your device’s performance by running Dell Command Update manually.
You’re already familiar with Windows Update. This is the service that runs on Windows computers to install updates. These updates fix bugs and add new features to the Windows operating system. Beyond Windows, however, there are lots of other firmware and drivers on your computer that also get regular updates. If you’re having a problem with your computer and you’ve already run Windows Update, it might be time to try updating these other components.
Dell Command | Update is a piece of software that does this for you. You run the software, and it goes out and looks for updates to your system’s BIOS, firmware, and drivers. If it finds any, it will install them.
“Essential Precautions Recommended by CIT Before Running Updates”
- Saving your work.
- Connecting to a power supply (not running on battery power).
- Not turning off the computer until the updates finish.
- Setting aside at least a half hour to do the updates. Not all updates will take this long to install, but some updates are quite large.
- Installing updates within a week of notification. If it is not convenient to install updates when the alert appears, click Remind Later, but do not put it off forever.
1. Access Dell Command Update by clicking on the Dell folder in the Windows Start menu. Search for “Dell Command | Update” from the Start menu., or locate it under the ‘All Apps’ list:
2. In the Dell Command Update Welcome dialog box that opens, click CHECK.
The utility will scan for available updates. This may take up to a few minutes.
The resulting dialog box will display either This system is up-to-date or show you the available updates.
3. If your system is up-to-date, click CLOSE. No further action is needed.
4. If updates are available, you will see a summary. In almost every case, you will want to leave all updates selected.
5. Optional: Click VIEW DETAILS for more information on the available updates.
6. Click CLOSE to return to the results page.
- We recommend you leave the Automatically restart system (when required) UNchecked. This way your system won’t restart until you confirm you are ready.
- Click INSTALL. The updates will be downloaded and installed.
- When the installation is complete, in the Installation Complete dialog box, you’ll see whether or not a reboot is required.
If it is, make sure all your work is saved, applications closed, and your computer is plugged in (not on battery power), then click RESTART.
7. If a reboot is not required, click CLOSE.
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