Dell Command Configure Version 4.5 Installation Guide
Summary
This is the Dell Command Configure Version 4.5 Installation Guide. The manual documents installation procedures for Windows and Linux systems, including prerequisites, supported platforms, DUP-based installation, silent installation options, and configuration of BIOS and system settings through command-line interface. It is designed for IT administrators and deployment engineers who need to automate and manage Dell client system configurations at scale in enterprise environments.
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Dell Command | Configure Version 4.5 Installation Guide
May 2021 Rev. A00
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Dell Command | Configure Version 4.5 Installation Guide May 2021 Rev. A00
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Notes, cautions, and warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your product. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of d...
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Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to Dell Command | Configure 4.5..............................................................5 Accessing Dell Command | Configure installer...............................
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Integrating the Dell Command | Configure directory structure into an ISO file using Windows PE 10.0........................................................................................................
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Introduction to Dell Command | Configure Dell Command | Configure is a software package that provides BIOS configuration capability for Dell client systems. IT can use this tool to configure BIOS sett...
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NOTE: For systems running Windows 7 Service Pack 1, KB3033929 (SHA-2 code signing support for windows 7) and KB2533623 (Insecure library loading fix) must be installed prior to installing Dell Command...
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Windows 7 SP1 Preinstallation Environment (32-bit and 64-bit) (Windows PE 3.1) Windows 7 Preinstallation Environment (32–bit and 64-bit) (Windows PE 3.0) Introduction to Dell Command | Configure 4.5
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Installing Dell Command | Configure 4.5 for systems running on Windows You can install Dell Command | Configure from the downloaded Dell Update Package (DUP) using the user interface, or perform a sil...
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1041.mst 1043.mst 2052.mst 3076.mst Command_Configure.msi mup.xml package.xml 5. To access the Dell Command | Configure installation wizard, double-click Command_Configure.msi. 6. Run the installation...
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Installing Dell Command | Configure in silent mode using the MSI file Dell Command | Configure can be installed in silent mode in the default folder or a custom folder. Installing in the default folde...
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Installing Dell Command | Configure 4.5 for systems running on Linux NOTE: Dell Command | Configure user interface is not supported on systems running the Linux operating system. 1. From dell.com/supp...
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2. Untar the file using the following command: tar -xvzf command-configure_4.5.0-<Build Number>.<Ubuntu Version>_<architecture>.tar.gz command-configure_4.5.0-<Build Number>.&l...
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Uninstalling Dell Command | Configure 4.5 for systems running on Windows Perform the following steps to uninstall Dell Command | Configure on systems running on Windows: 1. Go to Start > Settings &...
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Uninstalling Dell Command | Configure 4.5 for systems running on Linux To uninstall Dell Command | Configure on systems running Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7, or 8, you must run different RPMs. Related l...
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Uninstalling Dell Command | Configure for systems running on Ubuntu Core 16 Run the following command to uninstall Dell Command | Configure from the systems running on Ubuntu Core 16: snap remove dcc ...
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Upgrading Dell Command | Configure 4.5 for systems running on Windows You can upgrade Dell Command | Configure using a Dell Update Package (DUP) or the MSI file. NOTE: Microsoft .NET Framework 4 or la...
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NOTE: The installation wizard screen is displayed followed by "An older version of Dell Command | Configure is detected on this system. If you continue, installer will remove the older version an...
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Upgrading Dell Command | Configure 4.5 for systems running on Linux 1. From dell.com/support, download the Dell Command | Configure .tar.gz file and save it on your system. 2. Upgrade the version of D...
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Upgrading Dell Command | Configure 4.2 using Snap package To install Dell Command | Configure from a local directory, 1. Log in to the Gateway system. Default username/password: admin/admin 2. Run the...
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Dell Command | Configure 4.5 for Windows Preinstallation Environment Windows Preinstallation Environment (Win Pe) provides a stand-alone preinstallation environment that is used to prepare a system fo...
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Creating a Windows PE 10.0 64-bit image 1. Browse to C:\Program Files(x86)\Dell\Command Configure\X86_64. 2. Open the command prompt with administrator privileges. 3. Run the following command: cctk_x...
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Integrating the Dell Command | Configure directory structure into an ISO file using Windows PE 4.0 1. Install the Windows 8 operating system. 2. Download and install Windows ADK for Windows 8. 3. Crea...
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NOTE: By default, the script for 32-bit systems is located in the Command Configure\x86 directory. The script for 64-bit systems is located in the Command Configure\x86_64 directory. 2. If you have in...
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3. Rename the <path_of_wim_file>\winpe.wim file as boot.wim. 4. Overwrite the <path_of_wim_file>\ISO\sources\boot.wim file with the <path_of_wim_file>\boot.wim file. For example, cop...
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References for Dell Command | Configure In addition to this guide, you can access the following guides available at dell.com/dellclientcommandsuitemanuals: Dell Command | Configure User’s Guide Dell C...
Manual Details
| Brand | Dell |
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| Pages | 25 |
| File Size | 171.48 KB |
| Published | June 24, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the installation prerequisites for Windows?
The manual specifies prerequisites for Windows, though the specific details are not listed in the provided text.
How do I create a bootable Windows PE image using Windows AIK?
Run the oscdimg command from the Windows PE Tools Command Prompt, browse to the correct Tools directory based on system architecture (amd64 or i86), and execute the command specifying the etfsboot.com file and ISO path.
Where can I find additional documentation for Dell Command | Configure?
You can access additional guides at dell.com/dellclientcommandsuitemanuals, including the User's Guide and Command Line Interface Reference Guide.
Which Linux distributions are supported?
Supported platforms include Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7/8 and Ubuntu Desktop versions 16.04, 18.04, and 20.04.