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January 13th, 2026 02:58
Dell website completely useless when checking for updates
As per above, I've spent a lot of time checking my drivers. One section says they are all up-to-date. Another says there are some that are critical or recommended. So i tried updating some of those , rebooting the computer, but nothing changes. One section - all ok . The other shows the same updates still outstanding, even though i've just updated them. Not sure what is going on , but extremely frustrating.
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January 13th, 2026 16:37
@Deeks1 , I edited my post to show correct OptiPlex system. The point stands, verify the driver version if you choose to run a manual update. Also, You are partial correct, while Dell website is not completely useless for drivers update purpose, Dell Support Assist and Dell Update are not checking the driver depository properly on some models.
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January 13th, 2026 03:00
please see update above
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January 13th, 2026 10:28
Re: I've spent a lot of time checking my drivers
If your system is performing well, you should not spend a lot of time checking drivers. They should be updated automatically by Windows.
Don't use Dell Support Assist or Dell Update as they are not always reliable. Instead, you may perform system update once a month at any day after the second Tuesday (Microsoft monthly update releases). From Windows Update screen, select Advanced options => Optional updates, then select all drivers if any for update. That should keep your system drivers up to date (except for BIOS firmware, avoid update unless your system having issue).
As for your thread topic, a list of OptiPlex 7070 drivers is not necessary meant your system is not up to date. Before you decide to update any driver, you can run Device Manager and comparing certain driver version to the driver version from that list to verify.
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January 13th, 2026 11:35
@Chino de Oro Hi Chino, thanks for that. Have noted all your recommendations. Also, re the thread topic, that list was taken from the part applicable to my Dell Optiplex ( actual service tag ). I couldn't see anything related to XPS 8940 drivers ? Regards, David
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January 13th, 2026 22:46
@Chino de Oro Thanks again Chino. Yes , that sounds good.