Dell Command Update
Dell Command Update is installed on all Dell computers. If it is not installed please contact mech-it@austin.utexas.edu
Before running updates, IT strongly recommends:
Saving your work.
Connecting to a power supply (not running on battery power).
Not turning off the computer until the updates finish.
Setting aside at least a half hour to do the updates. Not all updates will take this long to install, but some updates are quite large.
Installing updates within a week of notification. If it is not convenient to install updates when the alert appears, click “Remind Later”, but do not put it off forever.
Check for Updates
Open “Dell Command Update” from the start menu.
In “Dell Command Update” welcome dialog box that opens, click “Check”.
The utility will scan for available updates. This may take up to a few minutes. The resulting dialog box will display either “This system is up-to-date” or show you the available updates.If your system is up-to-date, click “Close”. No further action is needed.
If updates are available, you will see a summary. In almost every case, you will want to leave all updates selected.
If one of your updates is for “BIOS” and you do not see the message that Bitlocker will be suspended, please contact IT before proceeding.
Optional: Click “View Detals” for more information on the available updates.
Click “Close” to return to the results page.
We recommend you leave “Automatically restart system (when required)” unchecked. This way your system won't restart until you confirm you are ready.
Click “Install”, the updates will be downloaded and install.
When installation is complete, in the “Installation Complete” dialog box, you'll see whether or not a reboot is required. If it is, make sure all your work is saved, applications closed, and your computer is plugged in (not on battery power), then click “Restart”. If a reboot is not required, click “Close”.