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May 21st, 2018 12:00

SA, latest version not working

I downloaded the latest version of SA (Support Assist) (Version 2) a few days ago.When I try to open it, it tries to load but won't load properly (icon just continues to flash and flash), with a message that optimization tools are loading.

The same problem occurs when I try to open it as administrator. There is no option to repair this app when I go to Settings. The only 2 options are "modify" or "uninstall"

This new version of Support Assist is installed on both my XPS 8930.

Is any body else having a problem with this latest version? Any advice would be greatly appreciated

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September 29th, 2018 20:00

Hi, everytime i open the Dell SupportAssist, it loads for a long time and finally show me this screen. Can you help? Thanks

https://imgur.com/ZKFdXUW

my laptop is Inspiron 7567

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September 30th, 2018 20:00

Hi Ken625, Does SupportAssist finally opening for you or not. In case SupportAssist is not opening after splash screen I would recommend you to check IE setting once. 1. Open IE browser and go to Internet Option. 2. Go to Security Tag and select Internet Option. 3. Check your 'security level for this zone' should set as Medium High and then try to launch SupportAssist. In case still your UI is not launch 1. Open command prompt as administrator and run " cd C:\Program Files\Dell\SupportAssistAgent\bin" 2. Run "SupportAssistUI.exe launch" Check your installed size of SupportAssist under control panel. Thanks DELL-Nikhil K Social Media and Community Professional #iwork4Dell

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October 1st, 2018 05:00

Am very happy to hear that a new version of Support Assist is being released. I do hope that it resolves all the issues since it has been over 4 months since my initial post.

The software appears to be a great tool so let's hope that this version works as it should!

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October 1st, 2018 23:00

I tried solution posted from Dell  and still will not open or run.  Any further ideas

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October 2nd, 2018 04:00

I see that no one has this issue resolved. I had the latest version installed and after a windows update it no longer loads. I uninstalled and reinstalled and on the reinstall it says that the internet connection is lost and the install was cancelled. I checked the security settings and that is not the issue. I see one person says the issue has persisted for 4 months with no resolution, what now?

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October 2nd, 2018 13:00

I have the latest version installed and the Windows Apps crashes even though the program works if launched manually (running SupportAssistUI.exe launch); i tries uninstalling/reinstalling, no change.

Error message (in French) :

C:\Program Files\WindowsApps \.....\SupportAssistAppWire.exe

La zone de données passée à un appel système est insuffisante

Running Windows10Pro x64

Thanks

 

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October 2nd, 2018 20:00

Hi gpicker,

We have one open issue with Windows 10 OS version 1803 RS4 where SupportAssist is not getting installed and we are working with Windows team on this issue.

Can you let me know the SupportAssist version which you are trying to install and your installed OS version.

Thanks

DELL-Nikhil K

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October 6th, 2018 03:00

I have the same problem and I have installed Windows 10 OS version 1809. Even though Dell SupportAssist (v. 3.0.1.62) is listed in my installed programs, the desktop icon has disappeared and the program is not listed in the start list of apps. I have tried to open the program from the bin folder, but to no avail. My Dell laptop is an Inspiron 5770. I hope this information assists in resolving the issue.

October 6th, 2018 07:00

I also have the same problem on an XPS 2720 desktop. I cannot understand why Dell hasn't released a fix for this problem since many people seem to have it, and all of the suggested fixes that are listed here--including uninstalling and re-installing--have not worked.  

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October 6th, 2018 07:00

I have the same issue, have the latest version of Win10, checked my security level and it's correct, but my error message says one thing that nobody else has mentioned, which is "Invalid value for registry". I am proficient with the registry editor, so if someone can tell me what the correct value for this entry is, I can fix my issue.

My complete error message is:

dell-supportassist:?launch/Action=ScheduleScanConfirm/Mode=Normal

Invalid value for registry

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October 7th, 2018 17:00

right click icon run as administrator

October 10th, 2018 09:00

I have the same issues as CHW_2015.

Two days ago I tried to run SA only to find there was no longer a shortcut on my desktop nor in the Start menu.

When I checked Programs & Features I learned that v3.0.1.62 was installed on 10/2/2018.

My Win 10 version is 1803 (build 17134.285)

I don't want to make matters worse by guessing what to do about it. What is the best approach to fix this issue?

Should I be able to simply uninstall from Programs & Features, then download & reinstall?

Frank

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October 10th, 2018 10:00

I am having the exact same issue that you described on my Alienware 15r laptop, the icon has disappeared from my desktop and I can not launch the program from my computer.

I tried uninstalling and then reinstalling the SA after which it worked. After running a diagnostic it prompted me to restart my computer, which after the restart I no longer am able to acess SA just like before. 

I do not know what to do to fix this issue. 

Spencer

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October 11th, 2018 00:00

Hi s.cullen,

 

can you share few details related to your issue.

  • SupportAssist installed version
  • SupportAssist installed size under control panel
  • Operating System details
  • Which Antivirus is installed on your system?

For workaround :- can you try below steps as workaround.

  1. Open command prompt as admin
  2. run "cd C:\Program Files\Dell\SupportAssistAgent\bin"
  3. run "SupportAssistUI.exe launch"

let me know if above workaround works for you.

 

Thanks

DELL-Nikhil K

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October 11th, 2018 00:00

Hi FrankAPhonic, Refer below workaround steps and let me know the final result. Workaround solutions: 1.Ensure Internet explorer browser version is 10 and above. (Internet Explorer > Settings > About Internet Explorer). 2.Delete Internet Explorer Browser Cache then retry launching SupportAssist. (Internet Explorer > Settings > Safety > Delete browsing history). 3.Open Windows registry (Start > Run > regedit), ensure registry path [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\FeatureControl\FEATURE_BROWSER_EMULATION] has value as "SupportAssistUI.exe"=dword: 00002af9 (11001) or (10001) – highlighted indicates browser version. Please refer following Figure 4 as an example. 4. Open “Control Panel\System and Security\Windows Firewall\Allowed apps, ensure “SupportAssist” is in the “Allowed apps list”. If it is not in the list, add it by clicking on “Change Settings” then click on “Allow another app” – point it to the path “C:\Program Files\Dell\SupportAssistAgent\bin\SupportAssistUI.exe” After adding “SupportAssist” in allowed apps, reboot the system so that firewall changes are reflected. Thanks DELL-Nikhil K Social Media and Community Professional #iwork4Dell
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