How to Download and Install Dell Drivers

Dell Drivers & Downloads website allows you to download drivers, firmware, and some software applications for Dell desktops, laptops, all-in-one computers, docking stations, tablets, mobile devices, printers, monitors, projectors, servers, storage & networking devices, and so on.

Dell Technologies recommends that you download the drivers for your Dell computer, printer, tablet, and other Dell devices from the Dell Drivers & Downloads website.

How to download and install a Dell driver

1. Go to the Dell Drivers & Downloads website.
2. 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.
3. Select Check for Updates to allow Dell to automatically find driver updates for you.
4. Alternatively, you can manually locate and download the drivers using:
   • Keyword search box - Enter a keyword of the driver that you are looking for. For example, BIOS, Chipset, Audio, Video, and so on.
   • Operating System & Category filters - Select the operating system that is installed on the Dell computer and choose a driver category.
   NOTE: To view drivers for your specific Dell computer, turn on the toggle switch "Show downloads for only THIS PC."
5. Select the Download button next to the driver of your choice and save the file. Select Show All to see the remaining drivers.
6. Using File Explorer (also known as Windows Explorer), browse to the location where the downloaded file was saved.
7. Double-Select the .exe driver installation file that you downloaded and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process.
8. Repeat steps 5 to 7 for other drivers (if required).
9. After the driver installation is complete, restart the computer.

How to download and install drivers using the SupportAssist app

SupportAssist application is preinstalled on Dell computers that are shipped with the Microsoft Windows operating system.

1. Select Start and type SupportAssist.
2. Select the SupportAssist app in the search results.
3. In the SupportAssist window, Select Start now.
4. SupportAssist automatically scans your computer, checks for driver updates, downloads, and installs the latest drivers (if available).
5. SupportAssist also runs other automated tasks such as scan hardware, tune performance, optimize the network, and so on.

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