Dell Notebook System Software, v.5.3.6, A30

AUTO INSTALLED This file was automatically installed as part of a recent update. If you are experiencing any issues, you can manually download and reinstall.
Notebook System Software (NSS) is a utility that provides critical updates and patches for your operating system. Install the NSS program to gain support for Dell 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel Pentium-M processors, CD-ROM/CD-RW/DVD drives, Infrared (IR) communications, and USB devices. NSS is necessary for correct operation of your Dell portable computer, including the Dell D/Bay, D/Dock, D/Port, and D/View family of docking devices. NSS automatically detects your computer and operating system and installs the updates appropriate for your configuration.
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Fixes & Enhancements

1. Fix for issue documented in Microsoft Knowledgebase article KB895953: Memory leak in Windows XP Tablet PC Edition.

2. Fix for issue documented in Microsoft Knowledgebase article KB900722: Ink programs may close unexpectedly in Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005.

3. Fix for issue documented in Microsoft Knowledgebase article KB920295: The mouse pointer or pen pointer behavior is irregular in Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005.

4. Fix for issue documented in Microsoft Knowledgebase article KB922006: The stylus pen may no longer work after you install a hotfix for Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005.

5. Updated to latest version of Microsoft hot fix: KB896256 (Windows XP SP2)

6. Updated to latest version of Microsoft SDIO hot fix: replace KB934428 with KB946629. (Windows XP SP2)
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Version

5.3.6, A30

Release date

17 Dec 2008

Download Type

Utility

Category

System Utilities

Importance

Critical
Dell Technologies highly recommends applying this important update as soon as possible. The update contains critical bug fixes and changes to improve functionality, reliability, and stability of your Dell system. It may also include security fixes and other feature enhancements.
Available formats View Important Information
File Format: ZipPack External
File Name: R181864.exe
File Size: 102.69 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
This file contains a compressed (or zipped) set of files. Download the file to a folder on your hard drive, and then run (double-click) it to unzip the set of files. Follow the instructions to complete the installation.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
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SHA-256:
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By downloading, you accept the terms of the Dell Software License Agreement.

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Note: Installation of Dell System Software is required for the correct operation of your computer system. If you are reinstalling Windows it is important that this software be installed first.

The Windows XP Media Center Edition Operating System requires the "English" version of the Notebook System Software application, no matter which locale you may have selected.
Notebook System Software
Hard Drive Installation (via WinZip) with Setup.exe File for R181864.EXE

Download

1.Click Download Now, to download the file.
2.When the File Download window appears, click Save (Windows XP
users will click Save) this program to disk and click OK. The Save In:
window appears.
3.From the Save In: field, click the down arrow then click to
select Desktop and click Save. The file will download to your desktop.
4.If the Download Complete window appears, click Close. The file
icon appears on your desktop.

Install

1.Double-click the new icon on the desktop labeled R181864.EXE.
2.The Self-Extracting window appears and prompts you to extract or
unzip to C:\DELL\DRIVERS\R181864. Write down this path so the executable (I.e.
Setup.exe) file can be found later.
3.The Self-Extractor window appears.
4.Click OK.
5.After completing the file extraction, if the Self-Extractor
window is still open, close it.
6.Click the Start button and then click Run.
7.Type C:\DELL\DRIVERS\R181864 in the Open textbox and then click OK.
8.Follow the on-screen installation instructions.

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