Dell Update/Alienware Update Universal Application

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This package contains the Dell Update and Alienware Update Windows Universal application. Dell Update and Alienware Update application automatically updates critical fixes and important device drivers as they become available. This update addresses Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE). Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) is a list of security vulnerabilities and exposures that are publicly disclosed.
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Fixes & Enhancements

Fixes:
- Application updates to address security vulnerabilities including (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures -CVE) such as CVE-2022-34382.

Enhancements:
- Added support to provide updates for the Camera sub-system.
- Added capability to pause Bradbury update activity when there is a Windows update running.
- Added capability to reattempt failed updates after system reboot.
- Added a notification for the user to reboot the system 5 minutes after the update is complete. User consent is required for this reboot.
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Version

4.6.0, A00

Release date

24 aug 2022

Download Type

Applications

Category

Application

Importance

Critical
Dell Technologies highly recommends applying this important update as soon as possible. The update contains critical bug fixes and changes to improve functionality, reliability, and stability of your Dell system. It may also include security fixes and other feature enhancements.
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File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name: Dell-Update-Alienware-Update-Universal-Application_HYC7X_WIN_4.6.0_A00_02.EXE
File Size: 27.63 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
Dell Update Packages (DUP) in Microsoft Windows 32bit format have been designed to run on Microsoft Windows 64bit Operating Systems. Dell Update Packages (DUP) in Microsoft Windows 64bit format will only run on Microsoft Windows 64bit Operating Systems. When selecting a device driver update be sure to select the one that is appropriate for your operating system.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
a249d258e8dfd3ff0f1c2e7db5a27151
SHA1:
e25af2e20b3492f7b844ebf947d100ae5df15f73
SHA-256:
d8250587b85a944f4540c1738d5d5bff6f20320342941ae10e58ec1c3065bcfc

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- Dell Update/Alienware Update requires Microsoft .NET Framework version 4.8 or later to be installed on the system.
- Dell Update/Alienware Update takes no more than 40 seconds to be installed on your system. You can install the updates in the background while using the system.
- This package is compatible only with Windows 10 Anniversary Update (Redstone 1) or later, and Windows 11 operating system.
Windows 11
Windows 10, 32-bit
Windows 10, 64-bit
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Note: Your system requires a restart after installing the application. The restart can be deferred but must be completed to ensure that the update is installed.

Download
1. Click Download File.
2. When the File Download window is displayed, click Save to save the file to your hard drive.

Installation
1. Double-click the .exe file.
2. Click Install.
3. Click Next on the Welcome screen.
The License Agreement screen is displayed.
4. Select I accept the terms in the license agreement and click Next.
5. Click Install, on the Begin Install screen.
6. Click Finish on the Installation Complete screen.
7. Click OK.

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