Everything will be fine without these, but AFAIK the fan control setting is saved in the BIOS, not controlled actively by any app, so nothing will change after uninstalling My Dell. Did you try the quiet profile? Answer from Miracle_Arranger on reddit.com
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reddit.com › r/dellxps › dell xps 17 9720. is it safe to remove "my dell" and "dell fusion service"?
r/DellXPS on Reddit: Dell XPS 17 9720. Is it safe to remove "My Dell" and "Dell Fusion Service"?
September 13, 2022 -

I've had this new laptop (XPS 17 9720, i9 processor, Nvidia RTX 3060, 4k screen) for a couple of weeks now. On day one I uninstalled all of Dell's bloatware except for the driver updater. The privacy agreement for Dell SupportAssist seemed particularly diabolical.

A week or two later, I'm noticing that my fans are a little loud and whiny. I don't think it's coil whine, I only notice it when I'm running a graphics-intensive program and the fans start spinning up. Probably normal, but I'm worried that I accidentally uninstalled some Dell program that was regulating fans and temperature in some proprietary and necessary way.

As far as I can tell, the only programs from Dell that would potentially affect fan behavior / temperature control are "My Dell" and "Dell Fusion Service." I'd rather not have these bloatware programs installed if I can help it, but it's not worth frying my CPU/GPU over it.

Are my fans and components okay without them, or do I need to reinstall these two programs?

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reddit.com › r/dell › help fusion service‼️‼️
r/Dell on Reddit: HELP FUSION SERVICE‼️‼️
October 17, 2025 -

hello, i accidentally deleted fusion service and i would like to know how to reinstall it pls so i can put the 80% limit. if somebody can make me a tutorial or smth cuz i didn’t find anything on youtube pls🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 (i did reset my laptop but it didn’t come back) my laptop is a dell inspiron 14 ryzen 5 8640HS

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reddit.com › r/dell › dell fusion service vs dell power manager service
r/Dell on Reddit: Dell Fusion Service vs Dell Power Manager Service
November 12, 2021 - I have a XPS 15 9570 and I noticed that in the recent Drivers and Update, there is now something called Fusion Service at https://www.dell.com/support/home/en-us/drivers/driversdetails?driverid=t4mmx&oscode=wt64a&productcode=xps-15-9570-laptop which appears to install something called My Dell.
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reddit.com › r/dellxps › dell fusion service vs power manager service
r/DellXPS on Reddit: Dell Fusion Service vs Power Manager Service
November 12, 2021 -

I have a XPS 15 9570 and I noticed that in the recent Drivers and Update, there is now something called Fusion Service at https://www.dell.com/support/home/en-us/drivers/driversdetails?driverid=t4mmx&oscode=wt64a&productcode=xps-15-9570-laptop which appears to install something called My Dell.  However, it seems the system originally used Dell Power Manager Service https://www.dell.com/support/home/en-us/drivers/driversdetails?driverid=kdhhr&oscode=wt64a&productcode=xps-15-9570-laptop which can no longer be installed as the installer will say that it detected My Dell being installed.  My question is should one install Fusion Service or should one install Dell Power Manager Service?  Is there any features that Dell Power Manager Service has that is missing in My Dell with the Fusion Service?  Thanks!

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r/Dell - Dell Fusion Service vs Dell Power Manager Service
I have a XPS 15 9570 and I noticed that in the recent Drivers and Update, there is now something called Fusion Service at https://www.dell.com/support/home/en-us/drivers/driversdetails?driverid=t4mmx&oscode=wt64a&productcode=xps-15-9570-laptop which appears to install something called My Dell.
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reddit.com › r/dell › problem with mydell
r/Dell on Reddit: Problem with MyDell
April 14, 2022 -

I opened MyDell to change power settings and it said that I have to update it. I tried to update it, but it still prompted me to the same update message and skipping it would close the app. As anyone had the same problem? This happened this afternoon

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XPS 15 9570, Dell Fusion Service, Dell Power Manager Service | DELL Technologies
August 12, 2022 - I have a XPS 15 9570 and I noticed that in the recent Drivers and Update, there is now something called Fusion Service at which appears to install something called My Dell. However, it seems the system originally used Dell Power Manager Service which can no longer be installed as the installer will say that My Dell has been installed.
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reddit.com › r/xps13 › can not update "my dell" app since a month
r/xps13 on Reddit: Can not update "My Dell" app since a month
January 29, 2023 -

Hi guys,

I have a Dell XPS 13 Plus. Now, I'm rying to update the "My Dell" app that's not working anymore, because it wants to install an update first. The problem is, I can't update this app.

It looks like it has something to do with the Fusion service the app is trying to install, because after updating the service it returns to the same screen where I started ("Update available) and I can't use My Dell without a succesful update.

So, I can't access a lot of functions I frequently used like to eye security tracking and Dell Performance.

Had contact with Delll Premium Support and they said that they had a lot of complains about this issue, but there was no fix on this moment and that I just have to be more patient.. I'm not satisfied with this answer and expected more effort after a full month without a solution.

Also, I removed the fusion service, the My Dell app, but that didn't work either. Still getting the same message.

Anyone experiencing the same problem or/and any tips or tricks to update the app?

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reddit.com › r/alienware › what happened to fusion?
r/Alienware on Reddit: What happened to fusion?
December 31, 2023 -

I can’t access fusion (overclocking) on my brand new Aurora R16. Overclocking is enabled in BIOS, and it shows OC1 and OC2 there. But i don’t have manual control via fusion or the ability to see what OC1 or OC2 profiles even do for overclock settings. How do I access fusion? I still have the thermal profiles and the RGB controls available.

Edit: CPU is a 14700kf

Edit 2: after contacting dell support I was told windows 11 Aurora R16 do not support the drivers for fusion

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reddit.com › r/dell › update of "my dell" never finishes
r/Dell on Reddit: Update of "My Dell" never finishes
January 10, 2023 -

Hi all,

I recently (two days ago I suppose) got a popup to update MyDell to keep using it, looks like this:

Whenever I press update, it downloads the .exe and starts it, I get an UAC popup for a signed "Fusion" update executable. It runs, keeps spinning and returns to the above screen.

Means: It never finishes and I'm unable to use MyDell anymore...

What to do?

Thanks

EDIT

Reviews speak for themselves - a lot of users complaining about the updateloop:

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redditmedia.com › r › Dell › comments › 1jot252 › is_it_safe_to_remove_fusion_service_also_how_to
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April 1, 2025 - I have deleted all dell stuff but even after that dell instrumentation is ruining in background pls help me I have only opened reddit in brave and vlc for lecture.
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Topic: Removal of Preinstalled Dell Software on XPS 8930 @ AskWoody
December 3, 2025 - If you search for “Dell” at Control Panel | Programs | Programs and Features you should find the companion program name Fusion Service that’s required to run My Dell v2.x.
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reddit.com › r/alienware › alienware fusion stop to work after every closing of alienware
r/Alienware on Reddit: Alienware fusion stop to work after every closing of alienware
July 11, 2021 - We are not an official Dell sub. Please read the rules and FAQ before posting. Thanks! ... Archived post. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Share ... Hello! Ran into this issue on my 51m R1. The AWCC service tends to end up being installed in a broken state, therefore preventing communication with OC Controls.
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reddit.com › r/dell › dell has a major issue
r/Dell on Reddit: Dell has a major issue
December 3, 2019 -

I don't normally come onto forums like this to call out people out of anger, but I feel that this needs to be said. Dell is beyond awful with its support. The Alienware laptops they make are good and all, but they don't have any regard for what happens after the purchase. I have a 15 R4 laptop. The Alienware command center started having issues so I uninstalled it and reinstalled it (several months ago), but that caused the lights to stop working entirely, and resulted in the FX and Fusion tabs disappearing entirely. Nothing I tried worked, not even factory resetting my PC which is what support told me to do, and they just kept recommending I reinstall different versions of the CC. I looked around on the internet and there are hundreds of others who have the same issue that I have, and Dell has said nothing about this. 90% of community posts have a Dell mod commenting to uninstall and reinstall the Command Center as a solution, and that's all they ever say. They have not made an official statement anywhere about this issue, and if your device isn't under warranty they won't help you. And before you say they probably haven't had a lot of time to fix this, here's the best part. I've found that this issue has been going on as far back as 2012. Nothing has changed and they've ignored the issue for years. This is unbelievable to me. Feel free to fact check me or whatever. I just need to put this out here to let people know what's up with Dell. I doubt this is the only issue they've been neglecting.

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*Dell consumer support

Dell business support is the tits, I've been running their servers, laptops and desktops for years at all the companies I've worked at and they've been flawless, sure you get the odd manufacturing defect or dicky wifi card, but 4 hour on site parts replacement for £100 a year? never going to complain at that!

also for your problem,

  1. Uninstall Alienware Command Center from Program and Features

  • Windows 8/8.1/10: Right click on the lower left hand side of the screen

  • Windows 7: Click Start > Control Panel > Programs and features

  1. Launch the Run Command

  • 📷 + R on the keyboard

  • Windows 8/8.1/10: Right click on the lower left hand side of the screen

  • Windows 7: Click Start > Run

  1. Type %appdata% and press Enter

  2. Delete any Alienware Folder. If the folder is not there just continue.

  3. Type %programdata% and press Enter

  4. Delete any Alienware Folder. If the folder is not there just continue.

  5. Go To C:\Program Files\Alienware\
    Older versions of command center will be under C:\Program Files (x86), please check both folders.

  6. Delete the Command Center Folder Only

  7. Go to the Documents Folder (My Documents on Win 7)

  8. Delete the AlienFX and Alienware TactX Folders

  9. Launch the Run Command

  10. Type regedit

  11. Search the following registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Alienware

  12. Delete the following folders only: (Some of these may not be present, just delete the ones present)

  • AlienFXMediaPlugin

  • Alienware AlienFX

  • CCPlugins

  • Command Center

  1. Search the following registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Alienware

  2. Delete the following folders only: (Some of these may not be present, just delete the ones present)

  • AlienFXMediaPlugin

  • Alienware AlienFX

  • Command Center

  1. Restart the system

then re-install and see what it does. NB - I just found this after a tactical google search, may work, may not

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I have had this issue on an aurora r7 desktop, and a M15 laptop. Nothing I have done according to their exact support instructions had worked for me. Sold both devices. Worst part is the software is a feature because it’s how you control the lighting and performance.

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Alienware software & Dell Support Assist, as well as Fusion Service - Auto "Disable" from services | DELL Technologies
November 14, 2024 - The problem: Pretty much since I purchased my computer, all the Alienware software (AlienWare Update, My AlienWare, Command Center, etc), as well as the Dell Support Assist, AND the PC's "Fusion Service" continue to turn "Disabled" in the service section "startup type".
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Right. Each program/app has a purpose in life. However, I too traditionally tend to like 'lean installs'. AFAIK, none of that Dell software is required for Windows-10/11 to run properly on a Dell laptop. I haven't looked at it real close since I was trying to run it as Dell shipped it. I kinda wanted to see what that experience is like for the average user. I don't worry so much about pre-installed programs that keep to themselves (the ones that have no associated Processes and Services that are constantly running in the background).  What I like to do is observe what Processes and Services are running, before properly uninstalling it's associated program the conventional way (and rebooting). Also, interesting to see what is still left behind. Actually, it doesn't seem too bad so far. I think it might be because these recent 11th-12th Gen Intel processors are just so powerful (plenty of cores and extra processing cycles to go around). Right. I always uninstall the (paid subscription) McAfee and replace with (Microsoft developed and freely included) Windows Security and their (software based) Firewall. It also seems less intrusive. MyDell already wanted to update itself, and said something about Dell Fusion. Not sure about now or on plain Dells, but Alienware Fusion used to be a Service that exposed various Windows Settings into a centralized app (like Alienware Command Center). It sometimes got confused or caused strange system problems so I always thought it was un-necessary (or not worth the trouble).  I don't use any of the 'Driver Updater programs'. Now-days, I get my drivers from Microsoft (Windows Update) and/or Nvidia/AMD. Rarely do I need a Dell validated file. I do get my occasional firmware and BIOS updates directly from Dell Support file-area and like to install those manually and in a more-controlled way. In the BIOS, I also keep UEFI Firmware Capsule Updates DISABLED (in case Windows-Updates tries to toss me one). As I glance-down that nice list you compiled, I think these 3 listed below are the only ones I might be compelled to keep. But if they don't do anything (or just ads or apps for subscriptions and/or In-App-Purchases) I think they ultimately need to be uninstalled as well.  Dell PremierColorDolby AccessDolby Vision Extensions Some people just 'clean install' generic/genuine Windows to get rid of all the Dell (or other manufacture's) un-wanted software ... but that is a quite a bit more involved procedure (especially on a live machine). Please post any additional info you come across (that you think might be helpful to others) as you uninstall the un-wanted ones (or find actual purpose for others).
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Hi, If your system is under warranty and you have questions regarding Dell software, you can easily reach out to tech support right here. Just click the Get Help Now button at the bottom right corner of the page.