Freefall Sensor Driver (Optional - many members choose not to install this. Intel RST Driver / Intel Management EngineĤ. For the webcam software which came pre-installed with your system, see below, item #15.Ģ.
The webcam does not require a device driver. (NOTE 3: If the driver installer prompts for a restart, be sure to do so before proceeding with the next driver)įrequently we have folks ask where the webcam driver is so they can download it. Once you have installed all of your drivers, re-enable Windows Update) (NOTE 2: I suggest disabling Windows Automatic Updates - reference this LINK. NOTE: You may have to click 'Select A Different Product'.ĭriver Install Order for fresh Win7 installs: (NOTE 1: I suggest disabling Windows Automatic Driver Install before updating drivers - reference this LINK) Please use this link to reach the Dell Driver Support Page for your model. As a result, all of the links I previously had here (to specific models) have broken. Another third party app for imaging can be used if you want to preserve the fresh install of W7.ĭell Drivers: Recently, Dell made a change to their Driver Support page. Just be sure you preserve the out of box state by creating the rescue media and in the event of a failure, you can easily respawn back to when you first unboxed your system. This will help if you ever need to revert back to an 'out of box' state.Īlthough it is possible to 'keep' AlienRespawn or Dell DataSafe Local installed on the system with a clean install, I find that its really not necessary (can also be a bit complicated for new users). At the end of the 'guide' I have also included links to a couple of handy apps/utilities which I use.Ĭoncerning AlienRespawn / Dell DataSafe Local: Before performing a clean install, please do take the time to create your emergency rescue option using AlienRespawn. I have not run into any driver conflicts using this order and each clean install has completed without any odd issues.