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Restart required Installed 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. This update addresses the Dell Security Advisories (DSA). A security advisory is a statement when a security vulnerability impacts a product, and a remedy is available for the vulnerability.
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Fixes & Enhancements
- This release contains security updates as disclosed in the Dell Security Advisory DSA-2025-228. The DSA details are published on the Security Advisories, Notices, and Resources page, once they are publicly available. For more information about the release schedule, see Dell Client Drivers and Downloads Update Release Schedule.
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Version
5.15.14.19, A32
Release date
04 Sep 2025
Download Type
Driver
Category
Security
Importance
CriticalDell 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.
Available formats
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File Format:
Update Package for MS Windows 64-Bit.
File Name:
Dell-ControlVault3-Driver-and-Firmware_RKJWJ_WIN64_5.15.14.19_A32_01.EXE
File Size:
36.59 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
Dell Update Packages in native Microsoft Windows 64-bit format do not require that Microsoft WOW64 be installed on the Microsoft Windows Server.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
7aae153a8dd733546805d4b2f23c1a57
SHA1:
fc83122b118bf75849046dc0cad0ee74e564cc97
SHA-256:
244b6b2f0f4778d0f6f20ac5f61715700dd3bb24d673e98e14870a1ff0783e49
By downloading, you accept the terms of the Dell Software License Agreement.
Important Information
- This package supports the Windows 10 May 2020 Update 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 the fingerprint driver and enroll or remove fingerprint using Windows Hello.
- After you install this update, the Dell ControlVault w/ Fingerprint Touch Sensor driver version that is displayed in Device Manager is 5.15.13.13.
- After you install this update, the Dell ControlVault w/ Fingerprint Touch Sensor firmware version that is displayed in Device Manager is 5.15.10.0.
- After you install this update, the NFC Proximity Provider version that is displayed in Device Manager is 5.15.2.2.
- After you install this update, the NFC USB Bus Driver version that is displayed in Device Manager is 5.15.2.2.
- After you install this update, the Control Vault w/ Fingerprint Touch Sensor version that is displayed in Device Manager is 5.15.11.6.
- 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 the fingerprint driver and enroll or remove fingerprint using Windows Hello.
- After you install this update, the Dell ControlVault w/ Fingerprint Touch Sensor driver version that is displayed in Device Manager is 5.15.13.13.
- After you install this update, the Dell ControlVault w/ Fingerprint Touch Sensor firmware version that is displayed in Device Manager is 5.15.10.0.
- After you install this update, the NFC Proximity Provider version that is displayed in Device Manager is 5.15.2.2.
- After you install this update, the NFC USB Bus Driver version that is displayed in Device Manager is 5.15.2.2.
- After you install this update, the Control Vault w/ Fingerprint Touch Sensor version that is displayed in Device Manager is 5.15.11.6.
Supported Operating Systems
Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021
Windows 11 S-Mode
Windows 11 SE - Standard
Windows 11
Windows 10, 64-bit
Windows 10S 64-bit
Applies to
Dell ControlVault3
Installation instructions
Dell Update Package Instructions
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.
The system auto reboots.
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.
The system auto reboots.
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