Finding Information 11
• Solutions — Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles 
from technicians, online courses, frequently asked 
questions 
• Community — Online discussion with other Dell 
customers
• Upgrades — Upgrade information for components, such 
as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system
• Customer Care — Contact information, service call and 
order status, warranty, and repair information
• Service and support — Service call status and support 
history, service contract, online discussions with 
technical support
• Reference — Computer documentation, details on my 
computer configuration, product specifications, and 
white papers
• Downloads — Certified drivers, patches, and software 
updates 
• Desktop System Software (DSS)— If you reinstall the 
operating system for your computer, you should also 
reinstall the DSS utility. DSS provides critical updates 
for your operating system and support for Dell™ 
3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel
®
 Pentium
®
M 
processors, optical drives, and USB devices. DSS is 
necessary for correct operation of your Dell computer. 
The software automatically detects your computer and 
operating system and installs the updates appropriate 
for your configuration.
To download Desktop System Software:
1
Go to 
support.dell.com
 and click 
Downloads
. 
2
Enter your Service Tag or product model.
3
In the 
Download Category
 drop-down menu, click 
All
.
4
Select the operating system and operating system 
language for your computer, and click 
Submit.
5
Under 
Select a Device
, scroll to 
System and 
Configuration Utilities
, and click 
Dell Desktop System 
Software
.
Dell Support Website — support.dell.com
NOTE: Select your region to view the appropriate support 
site.
NOTE: Corporate, government, and education customers 
can also use the customized Dell Premier Support website 
at premier.support.dell.com. The website may not be 
available in all regions.
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