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Article Number: 000206176

How to Update Device Drivers for Windows S Mode Systems

Summary: Windows S-Mode devices are streamlined for security and performance. To maintain both, drivers can only be updated through Windows Update / Windows Update for Business (WUfB).

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Table of Contents:

  1. How are drivers updated?
  2. Why can I not find drivers for S-Mode devices on dell.com?
  3. Can I install Dell driver packs or sideload drivers?

 

How are drivers updated?

 

Device drivers will automatically update through Windows Update as newer drivers become available.


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Why can I not find drivers for S-Mode devices on dell.com?

 

Windows S-Mode does not support the installation of external driver packages. Drivers can only be updated through Windows Update.


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Can I install Dell driver packs or sideload drivers?

 

No. S-Mode does not support side-loading.


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Additional Information

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Article Properties

Affected Product

Inspiron, OptiPlex, Vostro, Chromebook, Alienware, Inspiron, Latitude, Vostro, Fixed Workstations, Mobile Workstations

Product

XPS

Last Published Date

02 Feb 2024

Version

2

Article Type

How To

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