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Dell Command | Update

Summary: Download Dell Command Update and read release notes and specifications.

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Instructions

Dell Command | Update (DCU) is a stand-alone application for commercial client computers that provides updates for system software Dell releases. This application simplifies the BIOS, firmware, driver, and application update experience for Dell commercial client hardware. This application can also be used to install drivers after the operating system and network drivers are installed based on the computer identity.

Note: Dell highly recommends applying the latest DCU during your next scheduled update cycle. Updates contain feature enhancements or changes that improve the reliability and availability of your computer.
Note: There are two types of DCU, one for computers with Intel or AMD processors and one for ARM processors. Select one of the followings that suits your needs. To learn how to know the processor in your computer, see How to Identify the Processor in a Dell Computer.
Note: The installation of Dell Command Update version 5.5 necessitates the prior installation of a .NET Desktop Runtime version ranging from 8.0.8 to 8.0.17.

Latest Release

DCU 5.5 for Computers with Intel or AMD Processors (Released June 2025) DCU 5.4.0 for Computers with ARM Processors (Released July 2024)
Note: To know which version is installed on the computer, go to Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features:
If Dell Command | Update Windows Universal Application is listed, then it is the Universal Windows Application (UWP) variant.
If Dell Command | Update is listed, then it is the Classic variant.

Known issues:

  1. If Dell Client Device Manager (DCDM) 1.0 is present on the system and Dell Command | Update (DCU) 5.5 is manually installed, the DellClientManagement Service may become corrupted, causing it to stop and be disabled.
  2. Application notifications may fail to function properly. It is recommended to uninstall both DCDM 1.0 and DCU 5.5, then reinstall DCU 5.5 to restore full functionality.
  3. On a fresh installation, the ConsentOverride registry key is not created by default, which may prevent telemetry events from being triggered. This key can be created using the ADMX template provided by DCU or through deployment via Management Suite. Until the key is created, telemetry data will not be transmitted.
  4. If any product coexists with Dell Core Services (DCS) and DCS is uninstalled, all associated agents may transition to an Unknown State. DCS is a critical component, and its removal disrupts agent status.
  5. If .NET Desktop Runtime 8.0.8 or higher is not installed, users will receive an error popup indicating the missing runtime, and the installation will be aborted.
  6. During silent installation, the absence of the required .NET runtime will be logged in the installation log, and the installation will be terminated.
  7. For Dell TechHub (DTH) v1.5.26.6, the following requirements apply:
    • Intel systems: .NET Desktop Runtime 8.0.8 or higher (x64)
    • ARM systems: .NET Desktop Runtime 8.0.8 or higher (both arm64 and x64)
  8. For Dell Tech Management (DTM) functionality:
    • Intel systems: .NET Desktop Runtime 8.0.8 or higher (x64)
    • ARM systems: .NET Desktop Runtime 8.0.8 or higher (both arm64 and x64)
  9. Installation should proceed only if these conditions are met. Otherwise, a popup should notify the user, and the installation should be halted.
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How to download and install Dell Command | Update.

  1. Go to the Dell Drivers & Downloads website.
  2. Identify your Dell product
    • Select Download & Install SupportAssist to auto-detect your Dell product. Follow the on-screen instructions to install Dell SupportAssist.
    • Or, enter the Service Tag, Express Service Code, or the Serial number of the Dell product and Select Search.
    • Or, select Browse all products to manually select your Dell product from the catalog.
  3. Locate Dell Command | Update using:
    • Keyword search box - Enter Dell Command | Update in the keyword search box.
    • Operating System & Category filters - Select the operating system that is installed on the Dell computer and choose System Management category.
  4. Select the Download button next to the Dell Command | Update of your choice.
  5. Using File Explorer (also known as Windows Explorer), browse to the location where the downloaded file was saved.
  6. Double-Select the .exe driver installation file that you downloaded and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process.
Note: To uninstall Dell Command | Update, see How do I uninstall a driver section in the following article: Drivers and Downloads FAQs.

If you are experiencing issues downloading or installing drivers to your computer using Dell Command | Update, check some articles on common issues:

For additional reference on downloading and installing drivers, see the following Dell Article: Drivers & Downloads FAQs

For usage instructions, Dell Technologies recommends getting the latest information from the most current User Guide located in the Product Support page. "Advanced Driver Restore for Windows Reinstallation" information is in the Features of Dell Command | Update section of the User Guide.

For usage instructions, Dell Technologies recommends getting the latest information from the most current User Guide located in the Product Support page. "View and Export System Information" is in the Features of Dell Command | Update section of the User Guide.

For release notes, Dell Technologies recommends getting the latest information from the most current Release Notes located in the Product Support page.

Additional Information

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Affected Products

Dell Command | Update
Article Properties
Article Number: 000177325
Article Type: How To
Last Modified: 10 Jul 2025
Version:  56
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