Re: [Freedos-user] Trying to run a Dell bios update exe in FreeDOS 1.2

Hallo Herr Jim Hall, am Dienstag, 16. Januar 2018 um 22:17 schrieben Sie: > On Tue, Jan 16, 2018 at 3:10 PM, Mario Menezes wrote: >> >> I've to say that using a Windows PE iso (got from here >> https://toolslib.net/downloads/viewdownload/255-winpese-x64/) and LiveUSB >>

Re: [Freedos-user] Trying to run a Dell bios update exe in FreeDOS 1.2

Hi Don, I suspect that DELL Bios files are different from HP Bios files. Here's the output from running cabextract on one .exe: $ cabextract 7520A11.exe 7520A11.exe: no valid cabinets found All done, errors in processing 1 file(s) Thanks for the info about cabextract. Best regards. --

Re: [Freedos-user] Trying to run a Dell bios update exe in FreeDOS 1.2

Hi Jim, If there was a 'Test.' message I could not see it. After running the .exe file, it prompted me with a dialog about the process -- yes, it seems that it needs some Windows environment behind (I've very little knowledge about Windows, I've stoped using it on my machines since Win95).

Re: [Freedos-user] Trying to run a Dell bios update exe in FreeDOS 1.2

I have several HP notebooks with similar results. I have found CABEXT to be very useful for extracting the DOS executable from the BIOS update. Maybe the DELL BIOS has a similar pack.? On Tue, Jan 16, 2018 at 4:17 PM, Jim Hall wrote: > On Tue, Jan 16, 2018 at 3:10 PM, Mario

Re: [Freedos-user] Trying to run a Dell bios update exe in FreeDOS 1.2

Hi Mario, My experience which clearly may not match is that dell drivers may anticipate that you are running DOS under windows itself. if the information does not specify which editions of Dos, perhaps? write to their well staffed support discussion list outlining your problem, and asking

Re: [Freedos-user] Trying to run a Dell bios update exe in FreeDOS 1.2

Hi, @Karen Yes, the bios update file is stated for Windows/DOS; this is a paste from Dell site: "Description: This package provides the Dell System BIOS Update and is supported on Dell Inspiron Notebook 7520 for Windows and DOS Operating Systems." @Christian I've tried almost every

Re: [Freedos-user] Trying to run a Dell bios update exe in FreeDOS 1.2

Hi Mario, I do not run freedos, but ms dos 7 ish. However, I did spend some time a while back working with this line, not specific model, of dell machines. A few questions. This bios update file is indeed specifically for dos? meaning Dell specifically states on the download page where you

Re: [Freedos-user] Trying to run a Dell bios update exe in FreeDOS 1.2

> 2018-01-16 13:20 GMT-02:00 Christian Imhorst : >> Hi, >> >> what kind of Dell do you have? >> >> Do you know their support page? There is a tutorial how to flash the Bios >> with FreeDOS or with a Linux system installed: >> >>

Re: [Freedos-user] Trying to run a Dell bios update exe in FreeDOS 1.2

Hi Christian, I've followed all information on Dell page for Linux users, I've created 5+ different types of images with freedos, using at least 3 different freedos versions, etc, etc. I also followed some additional information on Ubuntu wiki pages as well as on Arch Linux user forums. It

Re: [Freedos-user] Trying to run a Dell bios update exe in FreeDOS 1.2

Hi, what kind of Dell do you have? Do you know their support page? There is a tutorial how to flash the Bios with FreeDOS or with a Linux system installed: https://www.dell.com/support/article/de/de/debsdt1/sln171755/updating-the-dell-bios-in-linux-and-ubuntu-environments?lang=en Hope it can

Re: [Freedos-user] Trying to run a Dell bios update exe in FreeDOS 1.2

I really appreciate your help, Tom. -- *Mario O.de Menezes, Ph.D.* "Many are the plans in a man's heart, but is the Lord's purpose that prevails" Pv 19.21 http://www.momenezes.com -LinuxUser: #24626 2018-01-16 12:25 GMT-02:00 Tom Ehlert : > > Hi, > > > > I'm

Re: [Freedos-user] Trying to run a Dell bios update exe in FreeDOS 1.2

> Hi, >   I'm trying to run a Dell bios update file for my Inspiron 7520. >   I've created the FreeDOS usb stick, copy the bios update file to > it, can boot into it, return to DOS Prompt without installing, but > when I try to run the exe file all I get is (reproducing the FreeDOS screen >