Dell Command Update Version 4.x User's Guide
Summary
User's guide for Dell Command Update Version 4.x, a systems management tool for updating Dell drivers, firmware, and BIOS. Covers UWP and traditional Windows installation, supported operating systems, command-line usage, configuration options, and troubleshooting. Details features from versions 4.0 through 4.5. For IT administrators maintaining Dell client systems in enterprises.
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Dell Command | Update Version 4.x User's Guide
March 2022 Rev. A02
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Dell Command | Update Version 4.x User's Guide March 2022 Rev. A02
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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: Dell Command | Update................................................................................................ What’s new in Dell Command | Update Version 4.5..................
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Dell Command | Update Dell Command | Update is a one-to-one standalone utility that enables a simplified process to manage updates for Dell client systems. With Dell Command | Update, devices can stay...
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Enhanced download mechanism. Improved telemetry event logging mechanism. What’s new in Dell Command | Update Version 4.1 Dell Command | Update provides the following features and enhancements in this ...
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Install, uninstall, and upgrade Dell Command | Update This section contains information about the installation, uninstallation, and upgrading Dell Command | Update. There are two downloads available f...
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2. Search for Dell Command | Update. 3. Download Dell-Command-Update-Application_xxxxx_WIN_y.y.y_A00.EXE where x represents the software ID and y represents the version number. Install Dell Command | ...
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To uninstall Dell Command | Update for Universal Windows Platform (UWP) run the following command with administrative privileges: Dell-Command-Update-Application-for-Windows_XXXXX_WIN_y.y.y_A00.EXE / ...
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Features of Dell Command | Update Topics: Install updates Select updates Customize selection Dependency installation Advanced Driver Restore for Windows Reinstallation Update history View and export s...
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Select updates On the Welcome screen, Click CHECK, to run the Checking for updates task. If updates are available for the system, the Selected Updates screen is displayed. The update summary is displa...
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Table 1. Customize Selection options (continued) User interface Description An information icon provides additional details. Hover over the icon to view the information. Based on the update type and i...
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Dependency installation Dell Command | Update uses update packages to determine the latest updates for a system. An update package contains feature enhancements or changes in BIOS, firmware, drivers, ...
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NOTE: A Dell driver library that does not conform to Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) mode, is not processed during Advanced Driver Restore Feature when the FIPS mode is enabled. Update...
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By default, the lists of activities that are displayed are those performed during the last 7 days, 15 days, 30 days, 90 days, or the last year. You can configure the period from the drop-down list. 2....
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Configure Dell Command | Update The Settings screen enables you to configure and customize settings for update download and storage locations, update filters, schedule for downloading updates, Interne...
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5. To opt in to Dell improvement program, select the I agree to allow Dell to collect and use information gathered for the purpose of improving its products and services option available under User Co...
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NOTE: If the selected day for a specific month is not available, then the updates get installed on the last day of that particular month. You have the option to select the action to perform and the no...
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3. Click Enable to view the Advanced Driver Restore for Windows Reinstallation option on the Welcome screen. By default, the feature is: When Dell Command | Update is installed on your system, the Adv...
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Default values of Dell Command | Update Settings The below table provides the default value of Dell Command | Update Settings: Table 4. General Settings default values General Settings options Default...
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Dell Command | Update command-line interface Dell Command | Update provides a command-line version of the application which can be used for batch and scripting setups. The CLI enables administrators t...
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| Brand | Dell |
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| Pages | 20 |
| File Size | 191.94 KB |
| Published | July 01, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I install Dell Command | Update for UWP?
You can download it in Chapter 2, and follow the specific instructions provided for installing for Universal Windows Platform (UWP).
Can this tool be used for batch or scripted installations?
Yes, it provides a command-line interface (CLI) enabling administrators to use it for automated remote deployment infrastructure.
Where can I view update history and system activity logs?
The application includes features to view the 'Update history' and export detailed data from the 'Activity log'.
Does Dell Command | Update automatically restart the system during an installation?
No, if some updates require a restart, the system does not restart automatically.