Article Number: 000131797
Where Can I Download Drivers and Dell Installed Software for My Dell Computer
Summary: This article describes the various download locations for drivers, software on the Dell Support website, and their purpose.
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Dell Drivers and Downloads
The Dell Drivers and Downloads website is a central library for hardware drivers and integrated firmware updates for Dell computers and devices. Items that can be found on Drivers and Downloads include:
- Printer drivers
- BIOS updates
- Chipset drivers
- Video drivers
- Audio drivers
- Wireless/Bluetooth drivers
- Touchpad drivers (for laptops)
- Modem drivers
- Hard drive firmware
- Optical drive (CD, DVD, or Blu-ray) firmware
- Dell Applications (example: QuickSet, Dell OpenManage, Dell Digital Delivery, Dell Support Center 3.0, and so on)
- Dell Diagnostic utilities
To learn how to get the latest drivers for your Dell computer, see the Dell Knowledge Base article: Drivers and Downloads FAQs
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Browse directly to our Drivers & Downloads website.
Dell Driver Installation
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Dell Digital Locker
NOTE: The following software is only available in Dell Digital Locker if it was installed on the computer when it shipped from Dell.
Dell Digital Locker is a "virtual locker" for bundled software that is installed on your computer. This takes advantage of hardware features of webcams, CD, DVD, and Blu-ray drives. Items that can be found on My Dell Downloads include:
- Webcam Central
- Dell Stage
- DigitalPersona Fingerprint Reader
- Facial Recognition Software
- Dell Video Chat
- Roxio Creator
- Cyberlink PowerDVD
- Adobe Reader
- Adobe Acrobat
- Adobe Elements Studio
- Adobe Photoshop Elements
- McAfee Security Center
- Symantec Norton Internet Security
- Trend Micro Internet Security
NOTE: Information for Dell Digital Locker can be found in the Dell Knowledge Base article: How to access your Dell Digital Locker.
Dell Digital Delivery
Dell Digital Delivery is a service that enables you to purchase software at the time you order your computer. Then you download and install it automatically once you receive the computer and connect to the Internet.
NOTE: Information for Dell Digital Delivery can be found at the following link: Dell Digital Delivery
Information about reinstalling Windows can be found in the following articles:
- Windows 11: Reset or Reinstall Windows 11 on Your Dell Computer
- Windows 10: How to reinstall Windows 10 on your Dell computer
- Windows 8: Windows 8/8.1 Upgrade and Installation Instructions
- Windows 7: Restore, Factory Reset or Reinstall Windows 7 on your Dell Computer
If you have further questions about this solution, contact Dell Technical Support.
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Last Published Date
26 Sep 2022
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