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February 4th, 2023 09:00

Problem with SupportAssist

When I try to run SupportAssist, it says "A task is currently in progress."  I shut down and restarted.  It still does it.  I looked at answers on the forum and followed guidance to uninstall SupportAssist.  However, when I try to reinstall, it says that my SupportAssist is already up to date.  When I click on Windows icon on lower lefthand of screen, it SupportAssist doesn't even show up.  What should I do now?  Thanks.

  • ThomasAAT

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    Posted February 7th, 2023 06:00

    SA installs silently in the background, so its possible that it is installed. Open Windows store and go to Library - Apps and look for supportassist in the list: 

     

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    Posted May 29th, 2025 18:51

    I started AssistSupport and received a message "This is taking longer than expected. We recommend restarting your PC and trying again." I did this several times just got the same message.  I decided to delete the AssistSupport from the list of Apps in the Windows icon - Settings - Apps, and the app was not listed in the Apps list thereafter.  I downloaded the latest version of the Dell AssistSupport installation app.  When I start the installation, the AssistSupport screen appeared, but after a few seconds messaged that the app was already installed.  The AssistSupport app still was missing from the Settings/Apps list, leaving me no way to start it.

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    Posted May 29th, 2025 19:02

    @sgmichael​ BTW, I looked at the Microsoft Store app and there were four Dell apps there, but not the Dell AssistSupport app.   The Windows - Settings - Apps lists it, but doesn't offer a way to open it (just "Modify" and "Uninstall"