Updated bios and now im freaking out.
performing a basic DELL BIOS update
BIOS Update Running Over 2 Hours
is it safe to let windows update BIOS?
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Hi, I bought a dell precision laptop recently which is a few years old but expensive.
I was trying to install its drivers when I saw latest bios drivers, it was 13mb so I downloaded and installed it.
Everything went smooth and bios updated to the latest version but now I am seeing a lot of posts of people saying never to update bios as it will ruin your computer.
Please tell me if my computer is now at any kind of risk of getting damaged.
I am literally extremely worried as if I made a mistake by doing something I shouldnt have done
People are saying never udate bios unless there are severe issues with computer and here I am updating my bios for literally no reason.
Please tell me what should I do (-:
Dell automatic update software can update the BIOS. I believe the most recent title for this software is Dell Update. Previous versions may be called Dell Support Assist.
If you don't wish it to install BIOS updates, you can view the settings.
Dell does not have some hidden backdoor in your computer, but uses normal update software that also has the capability to install BIOS updates.
Many modern computers use a feature called UEFI. It’s the new enhanced BIOS. Read here: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.partitionwizard.com/amp/partitionmagic/uefi-vs-bios.html.
To paraphrase, uefi acts as a “middleman” between the firmware and the OS. What this means is that the BIOS can now be updated via [insert vendor]’s app in Windows. There’s no need to save the new BIOS update file to a floppy disk, burn it to a CD, etc.
If you don’t want to update your BIOS without your consent, please review the EULA for Dell’s auto updates.