Critical BIOS Update alert allegedly from Dell Support Centre, but from an unidentified publisher.

Hi fulbrooke and welcome,

If I was you I would ignore this update unless it fixes a specific problem you are having. BIOS updates can be tricky and could potentially cause irreparable damage if done incorrectly.

I presume THIS is the update you are talking of, since it is only a recommended update, I would leave well enough alone.

Best to always go by the rule - "If it ain't broke, don't fix it".

Dear Red Dawn

Thank you for taking the trouble to reply and for locating the update which seems after all to be genuine. Seeing that it was a critical BIOS update from an unidentified publisher, I was extremely suspicious to say the least. and in fact I thought it must contain a virus.

If it weren't such a business getting in touch with Dell now that my warranty has expired, I would give them a piece of my mind.

Thanks once again