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David_Lee63
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November 28th, 2014 01:00
Dell System Software
I have a 980 Optiplex, with Win7/64bit installed on it. I removed my old HD and replaced it with a new SSD yesterday, but after successfully installing my W7 OS on the new drive, was surprised to find "Dell System Software" was not included on my Dell Drivers disk. Does anyone know why?
Thanks!!
--David
David_Lee63
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Posted November 28th, 2014 20:00
Thanks Philip. And the links you posited, WOW! Tremendous!! I bookmarked them immediately. Please keep up the GREAT work ..
Thanks for all your help!
Kindest Regards,
David
Philip_Yip
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Posted November 28th, 2014 09:00
I never recommend using the drivers disc, the drivers are usually older versions. Take the drivers from the Dell FTP Website:
http://downloads.dell.com/published/pages/optiplex-980.html
For a Windows 7 install I recommend using the WSUS Offline Update to patch Windows 7 before installing Dell System Software, more details here:
http://dellwindowsreinstallationguide.com/downloading-drivers-checking-hardware-ids-and-downloading-and-installing-dell-system-drivers-in-the-correct-order/checking-hardware-ids-in-the-device-manager/
Windows 11 Installation Guide
Windows 7 Installation Guide