How to Identify the Version of the Dell Data Security Master Installer

Summary: Learn how to identify the version of the Dell Data Security (formerly Dell Data Protection) master installer by following these step-by-step instructions.

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Note:
  • As of May 2022, Dell Endpoint Security Suite Enterprise has reached End of Maintenance. This product and its articles are no longer updated by Dell.
  • As of January 2019, Dell Endpoint Security Suite Pro has reached End of Maintenance. This product and its articles are no longer updated by Dell.
  • For more information, reference Product Life Cycle (End of Support and End of Life) Policy for Dell Data Security. If you have any questions on alternative articles, either reach out to your sales team or contact endpointsecurity@dell.com.
  • Reference Endpoint Security for additional information about current products.

The version of the Dell Data Security (formerly Dell Data Protection) master installer can be used to:

  • Identify known issues.
  • Understand workflow changes.
  • Verify system requirements.

Affected Products:

  • Dell Encryption Enterprise
  • Dell Data Protection | Enterprise Edition
  • Dell Encryption Personal
  • Dell Data Protection | Personal Edition
  • Dell Endpoint Security Suite Enterprise
  • Dell Endpoint Security Suite

Affected Operating Systems:

  • Windows
  • The [MASTER INSTALLER] must be downloaded before identifying the version.
  • The [MASTER INSTALLER] product name varies by application:
    • DDSSetup.exe for Dell Encryption Enterprise
    • DDSSetup.exe for Dell Encryption Personal
    • DDSSuite.exe for Dell Endpoint Security Suite Enterprise
    • DDSSuite.exe for Dell Endpoint Security Suite
    • DDPSetup.exe for Dell Data Protection | Enterprise Edition
    • DDPSetup.exe for Dell Data Protection | Personal Edition
    • DDPSuite.exe for Dell Data Protection | Endpoint Security Suite
    • DDPSuite.exe for Dell Data Protection | Endpoint Security Suite Enterprise
Note: For information about downloading DDSSetup.exe or DDPSetup.exe, reference How to Download Dell Encryption Enterprise or Dell Encryption Personal.
  1. Right-click the [MASTER INSTALLER] and then select Properties.
    Properties
  2. Click the Details tab.
    Details tab
  3. Document the Product version.
    Product version
    Note: The Product version of your client may differ from the above screenshot.

To contact support, reference Dell Data Security International Support Phone Numbers.
Go to TechDirect to generate a technical support request online.
For additional insights and resources, join the Dell Security Community Forum.

Affected Products

Dell Encryption, Dell Endpoint Security Suite Pro, Dell Endpoint Security Suite Enterprise
Article Properties
Article Number: 000124917
Article Type: How To
Last Modified: 12 Mar 2025
Version:  11
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