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Dell ControlVault3 Driver and Firmware
Restart requiredAUTO INSTALLEDThis file was automatically installed as part of a recent update. If you are experiencing any issues, you can manually download and reinstall.
This file was automatically installed as part of a recent update. If you are experiencing any issues, you can manually download and reinstall.
This package contains the Dell ControlVault3 driver and firmware. Dell ControlVault is a hardware-based security solution that provides a secure bank that stores your passwords, biometric templates, and security codes within the firmware. It installs Fingerprint, Smartcard, and Near-field communication (NFC) drivers and firmware.
Dell Update Packages (DUP) in Microsoft Windows 32bit format have been designed to run on Microsoft Windows 64bit Operating Systems. Dell Update Packages (DUP) in Microsoft Windows 64bit format will only run on Microsoft Windows 64bit Operating Systems. When selecting a device driver update be sure to select the one that is appropriate for your operating system.
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Find more updates. Use SupportAssist to find all the latest driver updates for your device.
Fixes & Enhancements
- Fixed the issue where the Windows error message is displayed during driver installation when Microsoft Smart App Control is enabled. - Fixed the issue where the German eID cards do not authenticate when you use the AusweisApp2 software.
Dell Technologies highly recommends applying this important update as soon as possible. The update contains critical bug fixes and changes to improve functionality, reliability, and stability of your Dell system. It may also include security fixes and other feature enhancements.
- This package supports only Windows 10 version 2004 and later. - Do not turn off the system or place the system in sleep or hibernation mode while updating this package. Once the firmware upgrade completion message is displayed, restart the system so that all the drivers are properly initialized. - To check the article on how to fix common fingerprint-related issues, click here. The article explains how to download and install fingerprint driver and enroll or remove fingerprint using Windows Hello.
Download 1. Click Download File. 2. When the File Download window is displayed, click Save to save the file to your hard drive.
Installation 1. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file and double-click the new file. 2. Read the information in the dialog window. 3. Download and install any prerequisites that are identified in the dialog window before proceeding. 4. Click the Install button. 5. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.
For Thin Client systems
Note: If the driver size is more than 900 MB, ensure to increase the RAM Disk Size to 1000 MB before installing the driver. If RAM Disk is not available, follow the below steps.
1. Log in to the Administrator account on the Thin Client. 2. Disable the Write Filter (WF) by double-clicking the WF Disable icon on the desktop. The system auto reboots. 3. Log in to the Administrator account on the Thin Client. 4. Click Download File. 5. Double-click the EXE/MSI file and follow the on-screen instructions. 6. Enable the Write Filter by double-clicking WF Enable icon on the desktop.