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Dell Command | Update | Dell US
May 27, 2026 - Note: To know which version is ... it is the Universal Windows Application (UWP) variant. If Dell Command | Update is listed, then it is the Classic variant. If Dell Client Device Manager (DCDM) 1.2 is present on the computer and Dell Command | Update (DCU) 5.7 is manually ...
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Dell Command | Update Windows Universal Application | Driver Details | Dell US
This package contains the Dell Command | Update Windows Universal application. Dell Command Update is a stand-alone application for systems, that provides updates for system software that is released by Dell. This application simplifies the BIOS, firmware, driver, and application update experience ...
deploying Dell Command | Update for Windows Universal version 5.4.0 via SCCM. All PCs already have Dell Command | Update for Windows Universal version 5.2.0 installed. My de
I am currently working on deploying Dell Command | Update for Windows Universal version 5.4.0 via SCCM. All PCs already have Dell Command | Update for Windows Universal version 5.2.0 installed. My deployment script is designed to first uninstall the old… More on learn.microsoft.com
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November 4, 2024Dell Command Update Classic/Universal GPO support? v5.5/5.6 or 5.7?
We've got version 5.6.0 of Dell Command | Update (Universal) installed on 212 of our 630 or so Dells (Primarily Latitude 7420 and 7440s) with the rest running version 5.5.0 or 5.4.0 (all deployed via SCCM) and I can't say I've noticed 5.6.0 being any less stable than the prior versions, but your milage may vary, as we only use it for ad-hoc interactive patching with the aim to eventually use the CLI to do background updates once I've got buy-in. I personally decided to go with the universal version due to also seeing that the classic version was to be retired at some point. (Although as you say, they've been saying that for years, but you can only make decisions based on what you know at the time!) We successfully use the ADMX templates deployed via group policy with the universal version of DCU, so I can confirm that works. Regarding different versions being installed manually, we had the opposite problem to you in that some machines previously had the classic version, but I was pleasantly surprised that I was able to just chuck the universal version at said machines and it sorted itself out without any intervention. You're definitely right in deploying .NET Desktop Runtime 8 separately before installing DCU though, as it likes to install older versions of .NET Desktop Runtime 8 if you don't. (Last time I checked it would install 8.0.10) Just make sure your detection rule for the .NET install is happy with the current version or newer versions, as .NET will happily install older versions alongside newer versions which is a pain. More on reddit.com
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March 5, 2026Dell Command Update 5.5.0 will not install (Resolved)
Hello all, I work on all kinds of Dell's and I have recently encountered this one. The first thing I did for one was I ran Dell SupportAssist (DSA), and then let the web install all updates, I was ... More on dell.com
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April 11, 2025Dell Command Update 5.5.0 will not install (Resolved)
Hello all, I work on all kinds of Dell's and I have recently encountered this one. The first thing I did for one was I ran Dell SupportAssist (DSA), and then let the web install all updates, I was ... More on dell.com
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Dell Command | Update Version 5.x User's Guide | Dell US
With Dell Command | Update, devices can stay-up-to-date and secure with the latest drivers, BIOS, firmware, and applications.
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Dell Command | Update 5.x Release Notes | Dell US
Dell Command | Update Version 5.2 · Release Summary · What’s new in Dell Command | Update Version 5.2 · Compatibility · Dell Command | Update Version 5.1 · Release Summary · What’s new in Dell Command | Update Version 5.1 · Compatibility · Dell Command | Update Version 5.0 ·
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Dell Command | Update Application | Driver Details | Dell US
June 30, 2025 - File Name: Dell-Command-Update-Application_Y5VJV_WIN64_5.5.0_A00_02.EXE
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Dell Update Windows Universal Application | Driver Details | Dell US
This package contains the Dell Update Windows Universal application. This application automatically updates critical fixes and important device drivers as they become available. This update addresses the Dell Security Advisories (DSA). A security advisory is a statement when a security ...
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Dell Command | Update Version 5.x Reference Guide | Dell US
NOTE:When entering the command, ensure that you do not enter a space after the forward slash. NOTE:If the files or folder paths contain spaces, then use double quotes for the option values. ... When -autoSuspendBitLocker is set to enable, and a BIOS update is available, the BIOS update is installed while the BitLocker is suspended during the installation process.
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Dell Command | Update | Dell European Distribution Business
Note: To know which version is ... it is the Universal Windows Application (UWP) variant. If Dell Command | Update is listed, then it is the Classic variant. If Dell Client Device Manager (DCDM) 1.2 is present on the computer and Dell Command | Update (DCU) 5.7 is manually ...
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deploying Dell Command | Update for Windows Universal version 5.4.0 via SCCM. All PCs already have Dell Command | Update for Windows Universal version 5.2.0 installed. My de - Microsoft Q&A
November 4, 2024 - I am currently working on deploying Dell Command | Update for Windows Universal version 5.4.0 via SCCM. All PCs already have Dell Command | Update for Windows Universal version 5.2.0 installed. My deployment script is designed to first uninstall the old…
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Chocolatey Software | Dell Command | Update Windows Universal Application 5.5.0.20250701
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r/sysadmin on Reddit: Dell Command Update Classic/Universal GPO support? v5.5/5.6 or 5.7?
March 5, 2026 -
Hello,
I am currently quite confused about the situation with Dell Command Update. I would like to introduce it in our company to manage driver and BIOS updates.
Initially, I created a package that installs .NET Desktop Runtime 8 first and then Dell Command Update Classic, because I read that this version supports CLI usage and GPO management via an ADMX template.
However, I noticed that some users already have Dell Command Update installed by a colleague, but in this case it is the Universal version that was installed manually.
After taking a closer look at the Universal version, I also found ADMX templates included. Does this mean the Universal version also supports GPO-based management?
While researching further, I came across additional confusing information. I read that Dell planned to discontinue the Classic version about three years ago, but it still seems to exist. I also saw references to version 5.7, but now I only see 5.6 again.
In addition, I found a post from someone who mentioned that they are still using version 5.5, claiming that it is more stable.
Could someone please clarify what the current situation is?
What actually happened with the different versions, and what would be the best and easiest approach for deploying Dell Command Update in a business environment?
Thank you very much for your help.
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We've got version 5.6.0 of Dell Command | Update (Universal) installed on 212 of our 630 or so Dells (Primarily Latitude 7420 and 7440s) with the rest running version 5.5.0 or 5.4.0 (all deployed via SCCM) and I can't say I've noticed 5.6.0 being any less stable than the prior versions, but your milage may vary, as we only use it for ad-hoc interactive patching with the aim to eventually use the CLI to do background updates once I've got buy-in. I personally decided to go with the universal version due to also seeing that the classic version was to be retired at some point. (Although as you say, they've been saying that for years, but you can only make decisions based on what you know at the time!) We successfully use the ADMX templates deployed via group policy with the universal version of DCU, so I can confirm that works. Regarding different versions being installed manually, we had the opposite problem to you in that some machines previously had the classic version, but I was pleasantly surprised that I was able to just chuck the universal version at said machines and it sorted itself out without any intervention. You're definitely right in deploying .NET Desktop Runtime 8 separately before installing DCU though, as it likes to install older versions of .NET Desktop Runtime 8 if you don't. (Last time I checked it would install 8.0.10) Just make sure your detection rule for the .NET install is happy with the current version or newer versions, as .NET will happily install older versions alongside newer versions which is a pain.
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I think Dell stopped supporting Classic last year and started swapping even their recovery images to pre-install Dell Command Universal. The best is to deploy .Net then Dell Command Universal in a linked relationship then have a policy/config/post install script/Intune remediation run afterwards. Dell Command Universal will fail or install fragmented and non function if it installs before .Net.
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Dell Command | Update | Driver Details | Dell US
This package contains the Dell Command | Update application. Dell Command Update is a stand-alone application for client systems that provides updates for system software that is released by Dell. This application simplifies the BIOS, firmware, driver, and application update experience for ...
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Hi! Today I have encountered this issue while I was preparing a Dell Precision workstation at work. Finally, making some searches and tests on the computer I have found out that Dell Command Update 5.5 requires '.Net Desktop Runtime 8' to be installed previously on the system. You can download the installer from the following URL: Download .NET 8.0 (Linux, macOS, and Windows) (Maybe installing just '.NET Runtime 8' instead of '.Net Desktop Runtime 8' is enough, I haven´t tested it yet.) I hope it helps more people with the same trouble. Regards!
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Something has definitely changed with the installation of Dell Update Command. I've tried to install version 5.5 on 3 new freshly installed Windows 11 computers, and each time I get the 'The wizard was interupted before Dell Command|Update could be completely installed' error. I have to perform the updates thru the Dell support website now.
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Dell Command Update Application for Windows 10 | Driver Details | Dell US
This Universal Windows Platform (UWP) package contains the Dell Command Update for systems running the Windows 10 build 14393 (Redstone 1) or later. Dell Command Update is a stand-alone application for client systems, that provides updates for system software that is released by Dell.
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@Rich Downey your way works good for me. thanks again I also found another way that seems to be working great also for my systems. IF any of the Dell folders exist delete them and recreate manually Create, change owner to 'Authenticated Users' & give 'Authenticated Users' full permissions to this and all subfolders C:\Program Files\Dell c:\ProgramData\Dell C:\Program Files (x86)\Dell Dell-Command-Update-Windows-Universal-Application_62KRK_WIN64_5.5.0_A00_02.exe extract DCU to C:\Temp\DCU 5.5 use task manager kill windows explorer. from admin cmd run c:\temp\dcu 5.5>DellCommandUpdateApp_Setup.exe /S /v/qn done this several times now and it works for me. the permissions for C:\ProgramData\Dell switch back but dell command keeps working.
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Good afternoon, we are imaging by SCCM and install DELL 5.5.0 DCU with installed exist code seen. Then when we come to use software its gone!! Win 11 24H2 OS. Bit weird, were getting the hit on this as we have upped our OS security controls but this article seems to be relevant. Anyone get anything like this. Looks like DEll DCU needs latest TPM and .NET. Unfortunately we need earlier installed .NET for other software, it is very weird! Cheers
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r/Dell on Reddit: Dell Command Update 5.5 -- Pulled?
June 18, 2025 -
The main page for Dell Command | Update (currently) is located here: Dell Command | Update | Dell US
However, for the past couple of days, if you click on the links to download DCU 5.5 that are on this page, which are:
Dell Command | Update Windows Universal Application
Dell Command | Update Application (Classic)
Both of those links take you to a page that says it's unavailable:
Searching for it on support, you can only get 5.4 from any of the Drivers & Downloads pages, even for brand new machines.
Was it pulled? We've deployed and used it hundreds of times since April, not sure why it's gone, and what's going on?
Edit: Found a direct download link, that's gone too:
https://dl.dell.com/FOLDER12925773M/1/Dell-Command-Update-Windows-Universal-Application_P4DJW_WIN64_5.5.0_A00.EXE
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a little memory warning about Dell Command | Update 5.5.x | Windows 11 Forum
April 6, 2025 - I know some of you use Dell Command | Update, like I do on Dell devices that I manage. I noticed there was a new version (5.5.0), with the following enhancements. - Enhanced software update mechanism by downloading the driver packages specific to the operating system during the Advance Driver...
Reddit
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r/Dell on Reddit: Dell Command Update
April 18, 2026 -
Hello Community,
I use Dell Command Update to install updates on my Dell XPS DA16260.
Officially—according to my service tag—Dell recommends DCU version 5.4.0, A00
(https://www.dell.com/support/home/en-uk/drivers/driversdetails?driverid=6vfww&oscode=w2021&productcode=xps-da16260-laptop&lwp=rt)
However, there is a universal, significantly newer version: 5.7.0, A00
https://www.dell.com/support/home/en-us/drivers/driversdetails?driverid=FGK9X
Is there any reason not to use the latest version?
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5.7 has only just been released, so noone can really say. But they'll both deliver the same drivers and updates, so nothing will really change. The security issues are more to do with vulnerabilities with the app itself, and that should be worth updating for.
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They don’t recommend 5.4. for your device - they did just not update the site of your device for this specific tool.
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Chocolatey Software | Dell Command | Update 5.7.0
You can use Dell Command | Update to update a Dell system with the latest drivers, BIOS, firmware, and Dell software applications.
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Dell Command | Update | Dell Canada
Note: To know which version is ... it is the Universal Windows Application (UWP) variant. If Dell Command | Update is listed, then it is the Classic variant. If Dell Client Device Manager (DCDM) 1.2 is present on the computer and Dell Command | Update (DCU) 5.7 is manually ...