Dell Command | Update
Summary: Download Dell Command Update and read release notes and specifications.
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Dell Command | Update is a stand-alone application for commercial client computers that provides updates for system software that is released by Dell. This application simplifies the BIOS, firmware, driver, and application update experience for Dell commercial client hardware. This application can also be used to install drivers after the operating system and network drivers are installed based on the computer identity.
Note: Dell highly recommends applying the latest Dell Command | Update during your next scheduled update cycle. Updates contain feature enhancements or changes that improve the reliability and availability of your computer.
Note: There are two types of Dell Command | Update, one for computers with Intel or AMD processors and one for ARM processors. Select one of the followings that suits your needs. To learn how to know the processor in your computer, see How to Identify the Processor in a Dell Computer.
Latest Release - Dell Command | Update 5.4.0
| Dell Command | Update 5.4.0 for Computers with Intel or AMD Processors (Released July 2024) | Dell Command | Update 5.4.0 for Computers with ARM Processors (Released July 2024) |
Note: To know which version is currently installed on the computer, go to Control Panel, Programs, Programs and Features:
If Dell Command | Update Windows Universal Application is listed, then it is the Universal Windows Application (UWP) variant.
If Dell Command | Update is listed, then it is the Classic variant.
If Dell Command | Update Windows Universal Application is listed, then it is the Universal Windows Application (UWP) variant.
If Dell Command | Update is listed, then it is the Classic variant.
How to download and install Dell Command | Update
- Go to the Dell Drivers & Downloads website.
- Identify your Dell product
- Select Download & Install SupportAssist to auto-detect your Dell product. Follow the on-screen instructions to install Dell SupportAssist.
- Or, enter the Service Tag, Express Service Code, or the Serial number of the Dell product and Select Search.
- Or, select Browse all products to manually select your Dell product from the catalog.
- Locate Dell Command | Update using:
- Keyword search box - Enter Dell Command | Update in the keyword search box.
- Operating System & Category filters - Select the operating system that is installed on the Dell computer and choose System Management category.
- Select the Download button next to the Dell Command | Update of your choice.
- Using File Explorer (also known as Windows Explorer), browse to the location where the downloaded file was saved.
- Double-Select the .exe driver installation file that you downloaded and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process.
If you are experiencing issues downloading or installing drivers to your computer using Dell Command | Update, check some articles on common issues:
- If Dell Command | Update is not installing drivers after a fresh install, see Dell article: Dell Command | Update Cannot Install a Baseline of Applications
- If Dell Command | Update is showing "Unable to retrieve computer inventory Information" error, see Dell article: Alienware Update/ Dell Update/dell Command Update (AU/DU/DCU) is Unable to Check for Updates
For usage instructions, Dell Technologies recommends getting the latest information from the most current User Guide located in the Product Support page. "Advanced Driver Restore for Windows Reinstallation" information is in the Features of Dell Command | Update section of the User Guide.
For usage instructions, Dell Technologies recommends getting the latest information from the most current User Guide located in the Product Support page. "View and Export System Information" is in the Features of Dell Command | Update section of the User Guide.
For release notes, Dell Technologies recommends getting the latest information from the most current Release Notes located in the Product Support page.
Additional Information
Recommended Articles
Here are some recommended Dell articles for you.
- How to use and troubleshoot Dell Command | Update to update all drivers BIOS and firmware for your computer
- Dell Command | Update Catalog
- How to Create a Dell Command Update MSI Installer Package
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Article Number: 000177325
Article Type: How To
Last Modified: 28 Aug 2024
Version: 45
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