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    Firmware

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Mitcher4, May 14, 2005.

  1. Mitcher4

    Mitcher4 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Alright, I think I need to update my firmware...but I'm a little nervous because of the warning on the page I was looking at that said it can mess things up.

    Could anyone help me out with how to install firmware safely?

    I just need it for my DVD burner and the search function in this forum isn't working for me recently for some reason.

    Thanks and please help!
     
    Mitcher4, May 14, 2005
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    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Dwonload it off Dell's website. Usually it is a .exe file. You double click it and it asks you if you want to flash. Say yes and re-boot.







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    I did mine last night, and its pretty easy to do. The only problem with mine is that I need to update my decoder which is also another simple task.
     
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    Where do you update your decoder/what is a decoder?
     
    Mitcher4, May 15, 2005
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    The decoder is software (like Cyber Link, Nero, etc) that reads your dvds .You should see it under start-->programs. All you have to do is go to the software's website and get the updates.

    You might not have to do this at all. I'm missing my CyberLink software/CD and that's what causing all of these problems.

     
    Amber, May 15, 2005
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