Dell System Software Utility

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This package provides the Dell System Software Utility and is supported on OptiPlex, Precision and Latitude models that are running the following Windows Operating System: Vista.
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DSS_UTIL_WIN_R282536.EXE | 17.65 MB
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File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name: DSS_UTIL_WIN_R282536.EXE
File Size: 17.65 MB
Format Description
Dell Update Packages (DUP) in Microsoft Windows 32bit format have been designed to run on Microsoft Windows 64bit Operating Systems. Dell Update Packages (DUP) in Microsoft Windows 64bit format will only run on Microsoft Windows 64bit Operating Systems. When selecting a device driver update be sure to select the one that is appropriate for your operating system.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
69729D7266F4871784F2A548850353E9
SHA1:
Not available
SHA-256:
Not available

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Fixes & Enhancements

Fixes
- Not Applicable.

Enhancements
- Supported Dell Software Update Package.
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Version

6.5.1, A06

Release date

23 Mar 2012

Download Type

Utility

Category

System Utilities

Importance

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Dell Technologies recommends applying this update during your next scheduled update cycle. The update contains changes to maintain overall system health. It ensures that the system software remains current and compatible with other system modules (firmware, BIOS, drivers, and software) and may include other new features.
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File Format: ZipPack External
File Name: Dell_System-Software_A06_R282536.exe
File Size: 16.21 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.
MD5:
4172da8e4b950d75ad972648708bc137
SHA1:
7ef54de761cfd627439b2428645b6646f851a73f
SHA-256:
c7899e661723e18b51614913e78806006b379870be11ff343d837df558565b35

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1. If you are reinstalling the operating system it is important that this software be installed first.
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Dell Update Package Instructions

Download
1. Click Download File to download the file.
2. When the File Download window appears, click Save to save the file to your hard drive.

Installation
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file and double-click the new file.
2. Read over the release information presented in the dialog window.
3. Download and install any prerequisites identified in the dialog window before proceeding.
4. Click the Install button.
5. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.

Hard Drive Installation (via WinZip) with Setup.exe File

Download
1. Click Download File, to download the file.
2. When the File Download window appears, click Save or 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.

Installation
1. Double-click the new icon on the desktop
2. The Self-Extracting window appears and prompts you to extract or unzip to "C:\DELL\DRIVERS\W98C6". (Where 'W98C6' is the name of the file to be downloaded). 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 Start button and then click Run.
7. Type "C:\DELL\DRIVERS\W98C6" (where 'W98C6' is the name of the file) in the Open textbox and then click OK.
8. Follow the on-screen installation instructions.

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