Angry_American wrote:
> "Njetspam" <njetspam@njetspam.njetspam> wrote in message
> news:utTrA%23rnHHA.4132@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>> Zman wrote:
>>> I received a BIOS update for my VISTA operation system. I downloaded
>>> the file, however I get FLASH ACCESS DENIED. Log on administrator
>>> and retry. I am logged in as the administrator. My sign in is the
>>> only person on the login and I am designated the admin. Anyone have
>>> a answer as to what I need to do to apply this update?
>> Do NOT update bios with Windows. Boot to dos and update 
or use
>> boot-disk and so on.
>
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> With a Dell the op does not have a choice, the BIOS update is an exe and
> must be run from Windows.
>
> Dan
That may be the only option Dell provides, but I wouldn't be surprised
if the actual motherboard's manufacturer didn't provide a safer means.
Remember, Dell doesn't actually make computers from scratch; they just
assemble them from components made by other companies. Those other
companies usually have support web sites, as well.
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