You don't really need all those Dell applications. If you want them, you can download them from Dell and install them.
SupportAssist automatically installs updates including BIOS updates. Those automatic BIOS updates can cause problems, as many forum posts indicate. I would prefer not to have such updates installed without my approval.
Dell Update can be useful as a way to show you what update are available, but you can choose what to install.
You may want Waves MaaxAudio, as it provides various audio functions. On some Dell models, it provides the primary jack plug insertion detection, so it's important if you ever connect headphones, microphone.
You can always go to the Dell Drivers & Downloads page for your model, to see what's available to download.
Personally, I like clean installs of Windows, so I'd agree with Geek Squad. At this point though, you should clean install Windows 10 22H2, rather than the older 21H2.
Backup all your documents to an external drive or cloud service before performing a clean install.
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You don't really need all those Dell applications. If you want them, you can download them from Dell and install them.
SupportAssist automatically installs updates including BIOS updates. Those automatic BIOS updates can cause problems, as many forum posts indicate. I would prefer not to have such updates installed without my approval.
Dell Update can be useful as a way to show you what update are available, but you can choose what to install.
You may want Waves MaaxAudio, as it provides various audio functions. On some Dell models, it provides the primary jack plug insertion detection, so it's important if you ever connect headphones, microphone.
You can always go to the Dell Drivers & Downloads page for your model, to see what's available to download.
Personally, I like clean installs of Windows, so I'd agree with Geek Squad. At this point though, you should clean install Windows 10 22H2, rather than the older 21H2.
Backup all your documents to an external drive or cloud service before performing a clean install.