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cgustason

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June 6th, 2007 20:00

administrative privileges

I just got my Dimension and I received a message saying I had a critical down load from Dell for BIOS.  I tried to download, but it said I needed administrative privileges, so I set myself up with administrative privileges and it still won't work.  It still says I do not have those privileges.  What can I do now?
 
Christy

Mary G

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June 6th, 2007 20:00

Right click on the file you downloaded and choose Run as Administrator.
 
Edit: I should mention that bios updates can be tricky. Download the update to your computer and close any open programs before you run it. Follow the directions on the download page carefully or get someone to help you. Even contact Dell support for help with this new computer.




Message Edited by Mary G on 06-06-2007 05:17 PM

ae38cb5bb8b0410

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June 6th, 2007 22:00

No! What bios are you trying to update to? If it is 1.1.4 do not do this!!!!!
See Dimension Bios board for information.
You may fry your motherboard!
 
Good job once again Mary!


Message Edited by kpo127 on 06-06-2007 07:48 PM

Message Edited by kpo127 on 06-06-2007 07:50 PM

cgustason

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June 6th, 2007 22:00

Thank You!!
 
I am glad I found this forum!!
 
I am glad I read more than one persons answer!!
 
Christy

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June 7th, 2007 02:00

Your welcome Christy. Check here before doing anything with your bios. This has been an issue for almost 6 months now.

GioAguilar

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June 7th, 2007 13:00

We have to be aware of this problem, many persons have installed that BIOS update because DellSupport says we have to, and then the computer doesn't turn on (That's why I said in another post I don't like that tool)...
Also this is not a problem with all the systems. on my E520 and E1505 the BIOS update didn't generated a problem.
On a XPS410 worked well too...

ae38cb5bb8b0410

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June 7th, 2007 17:00

I agree GioAguilar. But the fact that the OP was brand new (1st day at the forum), and did not specify what system they had, wouldn't it be better to be safe than sorry? Suppose you had an E521 and were in this situation and installed the update, and then your mobo was fried?

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