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Dell ControlVault Firmware
Restart requiredAUTO INSTALLEDThis file was automatically installed as part of a recent update. If you are experiencing any issues, you can manually download and reinstall.
This file was automatically installed as part of a recent update. If you are experiencing any issues, you can manually download and reinstall.
This package contains the Dell ControlVault firmware. Dell ControlVault is a hardware-based security solution that provides a secure bank that stores your passwords, biometric templates, and security codes within the firmware. It Installs Fingerprint, Smartcard, and Near-field communication (NFC) drivers and firmware.
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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.
File Format:An archive of PDF files to provide help and procedural information to the customers
File Name:Update Dell ControlVault Drivers and Firmware.pdf
File Size:2.81 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
This format consists of an archive of PDF files used to provide help and procedural information to the customer. It is necessary to install the Adobe Acrobat Reader first to view the files in this archive.
Hard Drive Installation (using WinZip) with Setup.exe File
Download 1. Click Download File, to download the file. 2. When the File Download window is displayed, click Save or Save this program to disk and click OK. The Save In: window is displayed. 3. From the Save In: field, click the down arrow then click to select Desktop and click Save. The file downloads to your desktop. 4. If the Download Complete window is displayed, click Close. The file icon is displayed on your desktop.
Installation 1. Double-click the new icon on the desktop. 2. The Self-Extracting window is displayed and prompts you to extract to C:\DELL\DRIVERS\GDFGW (where GDFGW is the file name for download). Write down this path so the executable (i.e.Setup.exe) file can be found later. 3. The Self-Extractor window is displayed. 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\GDFGW (where GDFGW is the name of the file) in the Open textbox and then click OK. Follow the on-screen installation instructions.