Alienware Update 4.x Release Notes May 2021 Rev.
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Contents Chapter 1: Alienware Update Version 4.2....................................................................................... 4 Release Summary................................................................................................................................................................ 4 What’s new in Alienware Update Version 4.2...............................................................................................................4 Chapter 2: Alienware Update Version 4.1..
1 Alienware Update Version 4.2 Topics: • • Release Summary What’s new in Alienware Update Version 4.2 Release Summary Alienware Update is installed as a stand-alone application on consumer client supported platforms to provide updates for system software that is released by Dell. This application is installed locally on the target systems and simplifies the BIOS, firmware, driver, and application update experience on Dell client hardware. Version 4.
2 Alienware Update Version 4.1 Topics: • • Release Summary What’s new in Alienware Update Version 4.1 Release Summary Alienware Update is installed as a stand-alone application on consumer client supported platforms to provide updates for system software that is released by Dell. This application is installed locally on the target systems and simplifies the BIOS, firmware, driver, and application update experience on Dell client hardware. Version 4.
3 Alienware Update Version 4.0 Topics: • • • • Release Summary Compatibility Platforms affected What’s new in Alienware Update Version 4.0 Release Summary Alienware Update is installed as a stand-alone application on consumer client supported platforms to provide updates for system software that is released by Dell. This application is installed locally on the target systems and simplifies the BIOS, firmware, driver, and application update experience on Dell client hardware. Version 4.
What’s new in Alienware Update Version 4.0 Alienware Update provides the following features and enhancements in this release: ● ● ● ● Added support for Windows Declarative Componentized Hardware (DCH) drivers. Added the Security Updates option under Selected Updates. Added the dock service tag to the Additional Details icon in the system information view. Improved user interface experience. Alienware Update Version 4.
4 Installation, upgrade, and uninstallation instructions For information about installing, uninstalling, and upgrading of Alienware Update, see Install, uninstall, and upgrade Alienware Update section in User's guide at https://www.dell.com/support/home/en-us/product-support/product/ alienware-update/docs. Installation prerequisites for Windows: ● To install Alienware Update, you must ensure that the system is running on a supported version of Microsoft Windows.
5 Resources and Support Accessing documents using product selector You can also access documents by selecting your product. 1. Go to www.dell.com/manuals. 2. Click Browse all products, click Software, and then click Client Systems Management. 3. To view the required documents, click the required product name and version.
6 Contacting Dell Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in your area. To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues, go to dell.com. If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog.
