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.
Publisher’s description
What is Dell Command | Update for Windows Universal?
Dell Command | Update for Windows Universal by Dell Inc. is proprietary Windows software in the drivers & hardware category. It ranks 19th by popularity among drivers & hardware in this catalogue.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE installers for 64-bit Windows. The main installer is 1 KB. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 5.7.0, released on April 13, 2026. The version history goes back to July 23, 2022: 11 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 3 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 4,187,868 times. Similar programs include Barrier, Dokan Library and Display Driver Uninstaller.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Small download (1 KB)
- Large user base
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
- The official download link did not answer at the last check
In short: Dell Command | Update for Windows Universal is a drivers & hardware tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Dell Command | Update for Windows Universal safe to download?
- The file is served by dl.dell.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
98C20D9809D7469A760B42A9A258E8C67A35C6CF46AA6A9C173E29D39A056D89· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link did not answer when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 11 versions ›11 versions over 4 years · about 3 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.7.0Latest | April 13, 2026 | 1 KB | 64-bit EXE |
| 5.6.0 | July 29, 2025 | 1 KB | 64-bit EXE |
| 5.5.0 | June 30, 2025 | 1 KB | 64-bit EXE |
| 5.4.0 | July 3, 2024 | 1 KB | 64-bit EXE |
| 5.3.0 | April 30, 2024 | 1 KB | 64-bit EXE |
| 5.1.0 | September 14, 2023 | 1 KB | 64-bit EXE |
| 4.9.0 | June 28, 2023 | 1 KB | 64-bit EXE |
| 4.8.0 | February 10, 2023 | 1 KB | 64-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Dell.CommandUpdate.Universal -echoco install dellcommandupdate-uwp -yDell-Command-Update-Windows-Universal-Application_FGK9X_WIN64_5.7.0_A00.EXE /passthrough /S /V/quiet /V/norestartmsiexec /x {1243A8BB-4137-47B3-BAAE-783E7D662407} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Dell Inc.
- Category
- Drivers & hardware
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE
- Version
- 5.7.0
- Released
- April 13, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- July 23, 2022
- Versions listed
- 11
- Updates / year
- 3
- Chocolatey downloads
- 4,187,868
- winget ID
- Dell.CommandUpdate.Universal
- Chocolatey package
- dellcommandupdate-uwp
- MSI product code
- {1243A8BB-4137-47B3-BAAE-783E7D662407}
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dell Command | Update for Windows Universal free?
Dell Command | Update for Windows Universal is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is Dell Command | Update for Windows Universal safe to download?
The download comes from dl.dell.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Dell Command | Update for Windows Universal with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Dell Command | Update for Windows Universal be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Dell Command | Update for Windows Universal run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Dell Command | Update for Windows Universal?
The versions page lists all 11 versions with links to their official installer files, back to July 23, 2022.
What are alternatives to Dell Command | Update for Windows Universal?
Barrier, Dokan Library, Display Driver Uninstaller, Driver Store Explorer and OpenSC smartcard framework. The alternatives page compares them.
