There is BOTH a traditional Win32 application and Universal Installer for version 4.6. There is ONLY a Universal Installer for version 4.7. Installing the 32-bit 4.6 version will install the application into: "%ProgramFiles(x86)%\Dell\CommandUpdate\" Installing the Universal 4.6/4.7 version will install the application into: "%ProgramFiles%\Dell\CommandUpdate\" At the time of this post, the 4.7 version appears to have been pulled by Dell. Use the Universal 4.6 application for now. Answer from St0nywall on reddit.com
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Dell Command | Update Windows Universal Application | Driver Details | Dell US
This application simplifies the BIOS, firmware, driver, and application update experience for Dell client hardware. ... File Format: Dell Update Packages in native Microsoft Windows 64-bit format do not require that Microsoft WOW64 be installed on the Microsoft Windows Server.
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Dell Command | Update | Dell US
1 month ago - Note: To know which version is installed on the computer, go to Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features: If Dell Command | Update Windows Universal Application is listed, then it is the Universal Windows Application (UWP) variant.
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
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 version before installing the new one. However, I am encountering error 1603 during this process. Upon checking Apps & features, I noticed that there are two Dell applications ... More on learn.microsoft.com
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November 4, 2024Dell Update vs Dell Update for Windows Universal
If you are still offered both Dell | Command Update v5.4.0 (the "standard" application) and Dell | Command Update for Windows Universal v5.4.0 [the Universal Windows Platform (UWP) app] as shown in your 20-Nov-2024 post then I assume you have a choice of installing either app. More on dell.com
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April 11, 2024Dell Update for Windows Universal-do I need it?
The Dell Update Windows Universal application, part of Dell Command | Update, is a tool that simplifies the process of updating BIOS, firmware, drivers, and applications for Dell client hardware, ensuring your system stays current and stable. More on dell.com
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I noticed there is also a Dell/Alienware Update for Windows Universal v5.3.0 currently offered on your XPS 15 7590 support page, so be sure to click the "This Device" tab and enter your unique Service Tag just to confirm that Dell Command | Update for Windows Universal v5.3.0 is the correct ... More on dell.com
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r/sysadmin on Reddit: Difference in Dell Command Update Application & Dell Command Update Windows Universal Application?
November 17, 2022 -
Can anyone tell me the difference between Dell Command Update Application & Dell Command Update Windows Universal Application?
Looking to create an msi installer to deploy via GPO.
Any help/info is appreciated.
Thanks!
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There is BOTH a traditional Win32 application and Universal Installer for version 4.6. There is ONLY a Universal Installer for version 4.7. Installing the 32-bit 4.6 version will install the application into: "%ProgramFiles(x86)%\Dell\CommandUpdate\" Installing the Universal 4.6/4.7 version will install the application into: "%ProgramFiles%\Dell\CommandUpdate\" At the time of this post, the 4.7 version appears to have been pulled by Dell. Use the Universal 4.6 application for now.
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Really unsure, but there is a clear difference. 4.7 was released for the universal version, only 4.6 available for system specific one.
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Chocolatey Software | Dell Command | Update Windows Universal Application 5.7.0
This UWP package provides the Dell ... and is supported on OptiPlex, Venue Pro Tablet, Precision, XPS Notebook and Latitude models that are running the following Windows operating system: Windows 10 > = RS1+ (build 14393) systems...
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Install Dell Command | Update for Windows Universal with WinGet | winstall
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 for Dell client hardware.
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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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Download and install Dell Command | Update for Windows Universal with winget
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 Dell client hardware.
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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 - The uninstallation step only removes Dell Command | Update for Windows Universal, while the second app, Dell Command | Update, remains. ... Vendor : Dell Inc. ... InstallLocation : C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\DellInc.DellCommandUpdate_5.4.22.0_x86__htrsf667h5kn2 ... PackageUserInformation : {S-1-5-21-2011496764-2080661322-1233284464-95427 [DAT_NT\p12437]: Installed} ... Thank you for posting in Microsoft Q&A forum. Upon checking Apps & features, I noticed that there are two Dell applications listed (as shown in the image below).
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Dell Update vs Dell Update for Windows Universal | DELL Technologies
April 11, 2024 - I can't tell you if those two v5.4.0 apps offer slightly different features (the support page for my my Inspiron 15 5584 / Win 10 laptop only offers the UWP edition for the current v5.4.0) but the Microsoft Learn article What's a Universal Windows Platform (UWP) App? lists some of the design features that are particular to UWP / Microsoft Store apps (e.g., Win 10 and higher only, multi-platform for different OSs, etc.). That support article states that "Although still supported, UWP is not under active development", and most users posting in the Feb 2023 reddit topic Dell Command Update 4.8 Non-Universal App Version Available seemed to prefer the "standard" (non-UWP) application, so I would personally suggest you try the "standard" Dell | Command Update v5.4.0 app (Dell-Command-Update-Application_6VFWW_WIN_5.4.0_A00.EXE, rel.
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Dell Update for Windows Universal-do I need it? | DELL Technologies
April 3, 2025 - The Dell Update Windows Universal application, part of Dell Command | Update, is a tool that simplifies the process of updating BIOS, firmware, drivers, and applications for Dell client hardware, ensuring your system stays current and stable.
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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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I received an email notice of the Dell Update for Windows Universal v5.0 that had a link to download the file. Downloaded the file and the installer stalls and won't finish. Started a chat on Dell.com and explained the situation and was told my system is out of warranty and I'd have to sign up for technical support. My issue is, why send me the email for a universal update and then not support that update. Loosing faith in Dell.
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Hi PatSSSS: What is your Dell computer model and Windows operating system? If you use Win 10 or Win 11 please include the edition (Home, Pro, etc.), version (21H2, 22H2, etc.) and OS build number shown at Settings | System | About | Windows Specifications. What is the current edition of Dell Update (e.g., Dell Update, Dell Command | Update, Dell Update for Windows Universal, Dell/Alienware Update Windows Universal Application, etc.) and version shown at Control Panel | Programs | Programs and features? If you're sure you downloaded the correct Dell Update installer recommended for your computer model and OS, have you tried saving the .EXE installer to your desktop, right-clicking, and choosing 'Run as Administrator'? If that doesn't help, does the Dell Client Management Service have Status of Running when you go to Start | Windows Administrative Tools | Services? I have an Inspiron 5584 / Win 10 Pro v22H2 laptop and an installer for Dell Update for Windows Universal v4.8.0 (Dell-Update-Windows-Universal-Application_0RCG0_WIN_4.8.0_A00.EXE) was posted on my Inspiron 5584 support page on 31-Jan-2023, but v4.8.0 still isn't detected as an available update yet by either SupportAssist v3.13.2.14 or my current Dell Update for Windows Universal v4.7.1 (which isn't unusual - there's often a lag of a week or so before updates posted on my Dell support page are detected by my Dell utilities) so I haven't tried to update to v4.8.0 yet.-------------64-bit Win 10 Pro v22H2 build 19045.2486 * Firefox v109.0.1 * Microsoft Defender v4.18.2211.5-1.1.19900.2 * Malwarebytes Premium v4.5.21.231-1.0.1890 * Macrium Reflect Free v8.0.7279 * SupportAssist v3.13.2.14 * Dell Update for Windows Universal v4.7.1 * Inspiron 5583/5584 BIOS v1.21.0Dell Inspiron 15 5584, Intel i5-8265U CPU, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB Toshiba KBG40ZNS256G NVMe SSD, Intel UHD Graphics 620
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Dell Command Update Universal | Update | Patch My PC Ideas & Feedback
April 8, 2025 - Criteria Used to Prioritize New Applications and Features? ... Dell Command | Update Windows Universal Application now requires .net Framework 8 to be installed as of the release of the 5.5 version. Please update the known consideration page. https://www.dell.com/support/home/en-us/drivers/driversdetails?driverid=P4DJW -Dell Command | Update requires Microsoft .NET 8 or later to be installed on the system.
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Chocolatey Software | Dell Update Windows Universal Application 5.1.0.20240114
To upgrade Dell Update Windows Universal Application, run the following command from the command line or from PowerShell:
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Dell Update Windows Universal Application | Driver Details | Dell Canada
This package contains the Dell Update Windows Universal application. This application automatically updates critical fixes and important device drivers as they become available.
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Dell Command | Update | Dell Australia
Note: To know which version is installed on the computer, go to Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features: If Dell Command | Update Windows Universal Application is listed, then it is the Universal Windows Application (UWP) variant.
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r/Alienware on Reddit: Dell/Alienware Update Windows Universal Application
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The only Dell bloatware I accept to have on my laptop is AWCC, I've made sure there's nothing else through a clean install of Windows. But I noticed this two days ago when I was checking if Dell released any new drivers. Do any you guys/girls use this? Is it useful to keeping system stability or just an unnecessary extra/bloatware? Thanks for your feedback!
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Actually you don’t need AWCC, check AlienFX tools on github. It is a 0.5MB app that allows you to control lights, fans and other stuff. Compare it with awcc, a 1GB+ buggy app and background service that crashes every hour(just check your windows event logs)… with alienfx tools I am free of all dell crapware, bloatware and spyware 😎 Also I check the drivers manually, dell pushes faulty BIOS firmwares that brick your system and after that they silently remove them from their drivers listings page… then they release a new version to fix the previous bugs just to introduce new ones, I am getting BSODs every day since 3 months.. so if your system is stable, dont update!
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It's just a driver check / updater for the most part. I personally just prefer to do it myself using the support site, but if you want to just click update and have it check and update all of it for you then it's useful.
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I know this doesn't answer your specific question, but I thought you might want to know - Dell is discontinuing Dell Update and Alienware Update by the end of this year, and recommending to use SupportAssist instead. (Just noticed this myself today when running my usual weekly updates). I can't 100% tell yet if this also includes Dell Command | Update, but I think it might. From https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000149088/dell-update-overview-and-common-questions NOTE: Support for Alienware Update and Dell Update will end on December 31,2024 Install SupportAssist to ensure your system is up to date and performing at its best The (seemingly outdated) article at https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000177325/dell-command-update does not mention that though, so I'm unsure if all versions are affected or not.
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I know this doesn't answer your specific question, but I thought you might want to know - Dell is discontinuing Dell Update and Alienware Update by the end of this year... From https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000149088/dell-update-overview-and-common-questions ... Hi @SomeDave : I suspect that article is referring to the classic 'old-style' Dell Update v4.x line of Win32 applications (e.g., Dell Update / Alienware Update / Dell | Command Update) for Win 8.1 and higher. Dell stopped releasing updates for most of these classic 'old-style' Win32 applications over a year ago. As far as I know Dell will still be supporting the 'new-style' Dell Update for Windows Universal v5.x UWP (Universal Windows Platform / Microsoft Store) line of apps for Win 10 and higher beyond December 2024. See my 13-Apr-2024 post in AdrianeS' Dell Update vs Dell Update for Windows Universal for more information.----------Dell Inspiron 15 5584 * 64-bit Win 10 Pro v22H2 build 19045.4291 * Firefox v125.0.3 * Microsoft Defender v4.18.24030.9-1.1.24030.4 * Malwarebytes Premium v5.1.3.110-1.0.1219 * Macrium Reflect Free v8.0.7783 * Dell Update for Windows Universal v5.2.0 * My Dell v2.2.6.0
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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.