i have a dell dimension 5000 i looked on the dell site and it had updates there but it said to update on my next update cycle??????? i never had one before what do i do to start one
2006-06-20 06:20:51 · 8 answers · asked by danilhastings 4 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
The NON CRITICAL updates from Microsoft will often have all of the driver updates for your hardward. The traditional updates are only for the O/S, the optional updates are for your hardware.
Also, if you are NOT HAVING problems with your computer NEVER UPDATE THE BIOS!!!! Anyone who tells you otherwise is dead wrong!! if it aint broke don't fix it!!!
If you have a custom build computer get the updates for the Motherboard/Video card etc... form the Manufacturer ie. Abit, ASUS, NVIDIA, ATI...and so on.
2006-06-20 06:22:23 · answer #1 · answered by Sam F 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I have a dell and if you leave it running all the time it will prompt you every so often for updates. There is also under programs/dell support/check now this will make it run the update program
2006-06-20 06:24:30 · answer #2 · answered by laencm 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check on your computer manufacturer's website. For example, if you have a Dell, go to http://supoprt.dell.com .
Beware that this may not be necessary since Windows usually includes updated drivers.
Remember, if ain't broke, don't fix it.
2006-06-20 06:22:36 · answer #3 · answered by Aaroni 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Those updates are for dell products, like printers, cameras, and scanners, If you don't have any other products from dell, which you use with your computer, then to keep your computer up-to-date just go to http://www.windowsupdate.com
2006-06-20 06:23:51 · answer #4 · answered by df747jet 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just download the latest drivers from Dell and install them. Simple as that.
2006-06-20 06:23:24 · answer #5 · answered by DiRTy D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to http://support.dell.com/
Under popular support tools enter your computer model and select Drivers & Downloads
For manufacturer updates, always go to their site.
P.S. I agree with the others. "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." BIOS updates can mess up the computer so be careful.
2006-06-20 06:25:52 · answer #6 · answered by Seikilos 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just update it from www.dell.com
always new updates there..
Wishing you the best of luck,
Garry
2006-06-20 06:23:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
most pc have there own web site try there first
2006-06-20 06:25:25 · answer #8 · answered by ALAN B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋