Registry Key to Identify if the Dell Desktop System Software has been Installed on a System

 

Article Summary:

This article provides information on identifying if the Dell System Software has been installed on a Dell system and what version it is.

Table of Contents:

1. Description
2. Instructions

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Description

Dell System Software

Dell System Software (DSS) is a collection of Microsoft Hotfixes bundled into a single downloadable file that is applied to the Operating System after installing, or reinstalling the OS. Verifying that DSS was installed, and the version, will allow Users to determine what Microsoft Hotfixes (if any) were applied to the system. This information may used for troubleshooting purposes, or when checking to ensure the latest patches are applied to company assets.

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Instructions

Verify DSS Was Installed And The Version Number If Applicable

To determine if Dell System Software (DSS) has been installed on a system and the version installed, follow these steps:

1. Open the Registry Editor (Regedit)
2. Navigate to the registry key of “HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > SOFTWARE > Dell > System Software > version number” where “version number” indicates the folder with the version number of DSS installed on the system
3. Check the right side of the Registry Editor screen to verify the Microsoft Hotfixes that were included in that version of DSS. They will typically be labeled as “KB######” where “######” indicates the number for the Microsoft Hotfix that has been applied to the system

In this example, the version installed on this E6420 is DSS 7.0.3: 

 

	Notice:
	Avoid changing any values in the Registry. Data loss and/or boot failure may result.

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