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The latest updates for your XPS 8960 are ready for your review.
Folks, I get these emails, and go to the 'Check your system configuration' page, but almost always get lost somewhere!
Isn't there an easier way to get these updates, specific to my XPS 8960?
DELL-Chris M
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August 19th, 2024 13:05
On my PC, if it is running well, I never install a driver. I also never install a driver just because it is newer.
* Go HERE
* Insert your private XPS 8960 Service Tag [press Enter]
* Then go to Drivers & Downloads tab to see all of the drivers
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August 19th, 2024 14:25
Thanks Chis but does that show BIOS updates as well as drivers?
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August 19th, 2024 15:34
Or are BIOS also a driver?
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August 19th, 2024 16:29
@Hey Dog
Pick your OS and ALL available files are shown. BIOS is 'just' another file.
Some files, like video drivers may also come in more than one version. Nvidia for instance has 2, a Game Ready and Studio. So you might see two.
For drivers, MS usually will do the updates under the MS Update Advance section.
If you had not set in BIOS not to all Capsule Updates, MS Update could/may force a BIOS install on you.
Choosing to take an update is up to you. Read the Info that goes with the file (usually a link of 'letter like v' will show it to you or clicking on it (not the D/L).
Some will use the "if it isn't broke don't fix it" mentality towards getting any update.
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