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Table 2. Dell Command | Update CLI Options (continued)
CLI options Description Syntax Expected values
-silent
Allows the user to hide status
and progress information
about the console.
dcu-cli.exe /scan -silent
None
-updateDeviceCateg
ory
Allows the user to filter
updates based on device type.
NOTE: Filters are
not applicable for
Dell Docking Solution
updates.
dcu-cli.exe /configure
-updateDeviceCategory=networ
k,storage
[audio, video, network,
storage, input, chipset,
and others]
-updateSeverity
Allows the user to filter
updates based on severity.
NOTE: Filters are
not applicable for
Dell Docking Solution
updates.
dcu-cli.exe /configure
-updateSeverity=recommended,
optional
[security, critical,
recommended, and
optional]
-updateType
Allows the user to filter
updates based on update type.
NOTE: Filters are
not applicable for
Dell Docking Solution
updates.
dcu-cli.exe /configure
-updatetype=bios
[bios, firmware, driver,
apps, and others]
-userConsent
Allows the user to opt in
or out to send information
to Dell regarding the update
experience.
dcu-cli.exe /configure
-userConsent=disable
<enable|disable>
If BitLocker is enabled, the following applies:
● When -autoSuspendBitLocker is set to enable, and a BIOS update is available, the BIOS update is installed while
the BitLocker is suspended during the installation process. After the BIOS and other updates are installed, the system
will automatically reboot to complete the BIOS update, and the BitLocker is reenabled. The following warning message is
displayed before applying the updates:
Warning: If the BIOS update is selected, and the BitLocker is enabled on this system,
the BitLocker is suspended temporarily during the installation time to effectively apply
the BIOS update. After the BIOS and other updates are applied, the system automatically
reboots to complete the BIOS update, and the BitLocker is reenabled.
● When -autoSuspendBitLocker is set to disable, the CLI removes the BIOS updates from the applicable updates and
installs the rest of the updates. The following warning message is displayed:
Warning: One or more available updates will be skipped, as installing these updates may
cause the system to become locked by BitLocker. To avoid this situation, enable BitLocker
suspension and run again to install these updates.
NOTE:
The folders that are listed below are reserved for system use and are restricted for user level access:
● C:\WINDOWS
● C:\Program Files
● C:\Program Files (x86)
● C:\Users\Public
NOTE: The subfolders Microsoft and Windows under the following system folders are restricted for user level access.
● C:\Users\<UserName>\AppData\Roaming
● C:\Users\<UserName>\AppData\Local
● C:\Users\<UserName>
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