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Should I always install the Dell updates on my Windows 10 Dell desktop as I heard that this is not always safe to do

Anonymous
2020-08-14T01:02:58+00:00

Hi Wonderful Community,

When I bought my new Dell desktop at Best Buy last August, the salesperson told me that I should just automatically download all Microsoft updates and that I didn't need to download the Dell updates. He said that the Microsoft updates were all that was needed but Dell keeps reminding me of all the updates they want me to do, and I'm afraid, especially because one time my machine wouldn't work after downloading my first Dell update. I want to keep my PC in up-to-date, good working order, but I'm sort of gun-shy of making changes as so often, when I'm trying to keep my PC all up to date, I run into real problems. Sooooooooo, should I accept all updates from Dell?

Thank you very much, this is an extremely valuable group.

Jan, Windows user for years and years

[Moved from: Microsoft 365 and Office / Unknown/other / Windows 10 / Microsoft 365 Family]

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update

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  1. Anonymous
    2020-08-21T04:39:24+00:00

    Hi,

    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

    Congratulations on your purchase of a New PC.

    I understand that you would like to know if you can install the updates from Dell.

    A driver is a small but essential piece of software that is written for a specific operating system like Microsoft Windows 10. The operating system uses the driver to communicate with a hardware device such as a printer, video card, sound card, network adapters, etc. Microsoft Windows operating systems includes drivers for most devices, however, device-specific drivers may need to be downloaded and installed from the manufacturer's website. Without drivers, the devices that you connect to your PC would not work properly. Dell develops drivers so that the operating system on your Dell PC can work with your Dell devices and applications. This ensures that your device optimized and up-to-date.

    Dell releases updated drivers frequently to ensure that your PC the latest security patches, fixes, and functionality available. When you update your drivers, you are taking a preventative measure to protect your PC and make sure your hardware and devices work properly.

    For more information about driver updates from Dell, you may refer Drivers and Downloads FAQs.

    Additional Information:

    Getting started with your Dell Windows PC

    https://www.dell.com/support/article/en-in/sln308225/getting-started-with-your-dell-windows-pc?lang=en

    Hope it helps.

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  2. Anonymous
    2020-08-21T22:02:35+00:00

    Hi,

    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

    Congratulations on your purchase of a New PC.

    I understand that you would like to know if you can install the updates from Dell.

    A driver is a small but essential piece of software that is written for a specific operating system like Microsoft Windows 10. The operating system uses the driver to communicate with a hardware device such as a printer, video card, sound card, network adapters, etc. Microsoft Windows operating systems includes drivers for most devices, however, device-specific drivers may need to be downloaded and installed from the manufacturer's website. Without drivers, the devices that you connect to your PC would not work properly. Dell develops drivers so that the operating system on your Dell PC can work with your Dell devices and applications. This ensures that your device optimized and up-to-date.

    Dell releases updated drivers frequently to ensure that your PC the latest security patches, fixes, and functionality available. When you update your drivers, you are taking a preventative measure to protect your PC and make sure your hardware and devices work properly.

    For more information about driver updates from Dell, you may refer Drivers and Downloads FAQs.

    Additional Information:

    Getting started with your Dell Windows PC

    https://www.dell.com/support/article/en-in/sln308225/getting-started-with-your-dell-windows-pc?lang=en

    Hope it helps.

    hi Zaki and thank you so so so so much you people at this community site are absolutely wonderful I've asked just a couple of other questions and you are the tops!!! this was really really helpful I was just afraid because I updated once and then I got the terrible black screen of death that they call it i think and that scared me but I will then abide by the updates thank you again! Jan

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