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Dell Desktop System Software, v.1.9.0, A05
Desktop System Software (DSS) is a utility that provides critical updates and patches for your operating system. Install the DSS program to gain support for Dell 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, CD-ROM/CD-RW/DVD drives, and USB devices. DSS is necessary for correct operation of your Dell computer. DSS automatically detects your computer and operating system and installs the updates appropriate for your configuration.
Release Date: 12/19/2005
Importance: Recommended
Version: 1.9.0,A05 See Previous Versions

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File Format: Hard-Drive Get Driver Download File
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R104418.EXE

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.
Download Type: HTTP
File Size: 22MB

Previous Versions

1.7.0, A04
<ul><li><b>Vendor Version :</b> 1.7.0</li><li><b>Dell Version :</b> A04</li></ul>
6/21/2005 8:36:27 AM
1.4.1, A03
<ul><li><b>Vendor Version :</b> 1.4.1</li><li><b>Dell Version :</b> A03</li></ul>
1/3/2005 5:37:15 PM
1.0.0, A00
<ul><li><b>Vendor Version :</b> 1.0.0</li><li><b>Dell Version :</b> A00</li></ul>
7/13/2004 4:47:33 PM

Description

Desktop System Software (DSS) is a utility that provides critical updates and patches for your operating system. Install the DSS program to gain support for Dell 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, CD-ROM/CD-RW/DVD drives, and USB devices. DSS is necessary for correct operation of your Dell computer. DSS automatically detects your computer and operating system and installs the updates appropriate for your configuration.

Level of Importance:Recommended

Dell recommends applying this update during your next scheduled update cycle. The update contains feature enhancements or changes that will help keep your system software current and compatible with other system modules (firmware, BIOS, drivers and software).

Compatibility

Systems
Dimension Desktop 3000
Dimension Desktop 3100C
Dimension Desktop 4700
Dimension Desktop 4700C
Dimension Desktop 5000
Dimension Desktop 5100
Dimension Desktop 5100C
Dimension Desktop 5150C
Dimension Desktop 8400
Dimension Desktop 9100
Dimension Desktop 9150
Dimension Desktop B110
Dimension Desktop E310
Dimension Desktop E510
Dimension Desktop XPS (Gen 5)
Dimension Desktop XPS Gen 3
Dimension Desktop XPS Gen 4
OptiPlex 170L
OptiPlex 170L
OptiPlex 210L
OptiPlex 210L
OptiPlex GX280
OptiPlex GX520
OptiPlex GX620
OptiPlex SX280
Precision 370
Precision 380
Precision 470
Precision 670
XPS Desktop 600
XPS Desktop 600
Operating Systems
MS Windows 2000
MS Windows XP
MS Windows XP x64

Applies to

  • Desktop System Software

Fixes & Enhancements

1. Added support for new systems 2. Fixed incorrect error message seen in Windows XP when a limited user attempts to install on a system where SETUP.EXE has never been run before. (cosmetic problem)

Installation Instructions

            
Hard Drive Installation (via WinZip) with Setup.exe File for R104418.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 R104418.EXE.
2.The Self-Extracting window appears and prompts you to extract or 
unzip to C:\DELL\DRIVERS\R104418. 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\R104418 in the Open textbox and then click OK.
8.Follow the on-screen installation instructions.            
        

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