Dell recommends applying this update during your next scheduled update cycle. The update contains feature enhancements or changes that will help keep your system software current and compatible with other system modules (firmware, BIOS, drivers and software).
Important Information
This is a full release of the Dell Support Center application which contains fixes for issues experienced in the Dell Support Center version 2.1.08060 or lower.
If you already have version 2.2.08100 or greater you don't need this patch. In order to check which version of Dell Support Center you have installed, do the following: - Click on "Start" menu button (lower left hand corner of window) - Click on "All Programs" - Click on "Dell Support Center" - Click on "About Dell Support Center" to display the version
If you have an earlier version than 2.2.08100, you will need to remove it first prior to downloading and installing this version. That can be done by:
- Click on "Start" menu button (lower left hand corner of window) - Click on "Control Panel" - Click on "Add\Remove" programs - Select entry for Dell Support Center - Click "Uninstall"
Release Notes:
- This build contains performance optimization enhancements which will make the application run more efficiently on your system, therefore providing you with the latest most up-to-date support experience from Dell
Microsoft Windows Vista 32-bit Microsoft Windows XP
Fixes and Enhancements
New Proactive Alerting
Dell Support Center’s automated update and notification Alerts
Help keep your system up to date and running efficiently Detect when you are connected to the Internet and automatically check for items that are relevant to your system Includes software upgrades, drivers, and patches
New Enhanced Troubleshooting
Dell PC Checkup’s1 troubleshooting and diagnostic tool
Scans and tests your system hardware Provides automated fixes for common configuration issues Creates detailed reports that can be used by Dell agents to help resolve any issues quickly
Additional Information
Minimum Supported System Requirements: Microsoft Windows XP or Windows Vista® Internet Explorer – IE 5.5 SP2 and above Pentium® 300-megahertz (MHz) processor or faster At least 128 megabytes (MB) of RAM At least 150 megabytes (MB) of available space on the hard disk Screen Resolution of 800x600 Screen Colors - 256 colors Internet access capability
Recommended System Requirements: Screen Resolution of 1024x768 At least 1 Gigabyte (GB) of RAM At least 150 megabytes (MB) of available space on the hard disk Internet access capability
Installation Instructions
Custom Instructions for R198174-1.exe:
Vista
1.Click the "Download Now" link, to download the file. 2.When the "File Download" window appears, click "Save'. 3.The "Save As" window appears, click on "Desktop" and then click "Ok" to save the file in your desktop. If "Desktop" is not showing, click "More", then "Desktop". 4.When the "Download Complete" window appears, click Run. If you closed the "Download Complete" window before clicking run, find the R198174-1.exe file on your desktop and double click on it run it. 5.Follow the on-screen installation instructions. 6.You will see a dialog box come up titled "User Account Control" asking for permission to continue. You will need to click on the "Continue" button to successfully install Dell Support Center. 7. Once installation completes, the application will be launched. Go through the initialization steps to successfully initialize the application. During the application initialization steps, you will see a dialog box come up titled "User Account Control" asking for permission to continue. You will need to click on the "Continue" button to successfully initialize Dell Support Center.
XP
1.Click the "Download Now" link, to download the file. 2.When the "File Download" window appears, click "Save'. 3.The "Save As" window appears, click on "Desktop" and then click "Ok" to save the file in your desktop. 4.When the "Download Complete" window appears, click Run. If you closed the "Download Complete" window before clicking run, find the R198174-1.exe file on your desktop and double click on it run it. 5.Follow the on-screen installation instructions.
