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June 23rd, 2013 06:00
Dell driver questions..
Hi,
I will be receiving my Dell Latitude 6430u soon, and I want to do a clean install (either Windows 7 Ultimate or Windows 8, not sure yet). Which drivers should I use? I can access the driver download section, and for most drivers it offers a driver as a self extracting executable, and in all cases there is also a Dell Update Package version. Can I use the Dell Update Package executable on a fresh OS install to install the driver (and any applications that come with the driver)? Is there actually a difference (besides one being a complete installer and the other one simply the OEM's installer) between both types of install?
Thanks!
-Paul
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pvanberlo
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June 23rd, 2013 10:00
Hi Sujatha,
thanks for your reply. Just wondering, can I use the 'Dell Update Package' drivers on a fresh install? Example:
http://www.dell.com/support/drivers/us/en/04/DriverDetails/Product/latitude-6430u-ultrabook?driverId=XGPWM&osCode=W764&fileId=3171545383&languageCode=EN&categoryId=VI
This page offers a 'Hard-Drive' file format driver and a Update Package for Microsoft® Windows® file format driver. Can the last one be used on a clean install, or are these identical?
Thanks.
-Paul
DELL-Sujatha K
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June 23rd, 2013 10:00
Hi Paul,
After fresh installation of the Operating system, executable drivers have to be installed in the order given in the link below for best performance of the system:
http://dell.to/X1IKGu
To get the exact drivers for your computer, Click on the following link and enter the system service tag:
http://dell.to/QjjZDA
Revert for further queries.
DELL-Sujatha K
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June 24th, 2013 17:00
Hi Paul,
You should install ‘Hard Drive’ file format as you are installing the driver for the first time after Operating system installation.
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July 15th, 2013 15:00
good evening,
Don't use 8. I am so unhappy with my Dell Inspiron with Windows 8. I have complained about the bad mouse control and problems with the DVD player not to mention the Windows 8 with my software. Dell ALWAYS disconnects without even hearing what the problem is!!!!! I asked to put my computer to Windows 7 so I can have a working computer, but they always disconnect me. This in my opinion is a terrible company with no support. The first time I was invited to pay for more computer insurance without them dealing with the original problems. I was willing to pay for Windows 7 even though I have a Windows 7 computer...and they disconnect. What is the problem. Not one e-mail or phone call was dealt with.
I worked for United Airlines and they are supposed to have a discount. Mine was $1.00....and no service. I am posting on the AFA newsletter. This is not a company to work with.
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