Dell Bios Update using a WinPe Boot USB | "test" message

In this Video due to the "test" message that Shows up in some Dell computer models when trying to update the Bios version from a USB flash Drive. I create a bootable USB drive that contains a light version of Windows 7. This in order to avoid the "test" message.
UPDATE: This method is advisable if you get the "test" or "this can't be run on DOS mode "messages when trying to update your BIOS version using a bootable USB. However, depending on the computer model you have it may or may not work.
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►Cheat sheet :
You need to have administrator rights on the computer
Have the USB already insterted to make it bootable
Open “Deployment Tools Command Prompt” and type: copype.cmd x86 c:\winpe_x86
Copy the base image "winpe.wim" into \Winpe_x86\ISO\sources folder and rename the file to boot.wim.
copy c:\winpe_x86\winpe.wim c:\winpe_x86\ISO\sources\boot.wim
Mount the boot.wim to c:\winpe_x86\mount directory for editing and type the following commands:
Dism /Mount-Wim /WimFile:C:\winpe_x86\ISO\sources\boot.wim /index:1 /MountDir:C:\winpe_x86\mount
To unmount the file system and compile back to boot.wim
Dism /unmount-Wim /MountDir:C:\winpe_x86\mount /Commit

Now, format or copy all to the USB flash drive:
xcopy C:\winpe_x86\iso\*.* /e G:\
When you are done issue the command: Dism /cleanup-wim
Finally, delete the folder created in the C drive.
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[@ronakprajapati4428]

Dude it worked! Thanks man for your efforts and clear explanation.

[@MyITWorkshop]

Hello Ronak, Thanks for the comment!

[@an0rm4u]

OMG you saved my life, I've been trying to update my Inspiron 7520 BIOS since 2016 and the "test" message haunted me so very much. Thank you, my dear friend! I shall be forever grateful.

[@wypimentel]

Did you do that without battery? Or a completely dead battery?

[@yannickst-jean7317]

Thank you sooooo much for your video's. It took me forever to find this. (I did have to install a new battery for it to actually work though...)

[@KDances]

DUDE. THANK YOU

[@walkstepsstep4118]

Dude, I used the same steps for my bios update .. everything goes good but not able to do it. Its coming as #The battery must be charged above 10% before the system BIOS can be flashed ... actually My battery is not working as non dell battery coming even the original battery used.. could you please suggest what are the solution can be take...

[@a.wagner9479]

Great video! I'm stuck where you copy the Update inside the Source/boot/... where my laptop can't read the boot file and open it. I try to leave the Update together with boot but doesn't appear on the cmd later on. Can you help me please? Thanks in advance

[@adrianbellamy8969]

What are the other software or services that you downloaded for the process to happen?

[@wypimentel]

First of All, thanks for your hard work. I couldn't update without a battery or with a dead battery, they asked for 10% charged battery, Dell Inspiron 15r SE 7520 i7, I don't know what to do, battery is expensive and lasts little. You missed a step before the last one, without this, it says it's not bootable. copy "c:\program files\Windows AIK\Tools\x86\ImageX.exe" c:\winpe_x86\iso\

[@rohanlavhe8530]

Hey, how did you install deployment tool, cuz I'm not able to find it.

[@jdn3219]

I need help I’m getting an error saying “oledlg.dll is missing from your computer. Try reinstalling the program to fix this problem. “

[@johnpatricksalcedo2670]

It doesn’t work on my inspiron 15-3521. It sucks because I have a new battery but my laptop can’t recognize it so it was suggested to update my BIOS. Help pls.

[@m4heshd]

Yup. This is useless. Just same as running it from the live OS.

[@kakpunk4455]

How do we update the bios on inspiron 3521? Any other way ?

[@ShanAli-ke2cg]

I was about to try it for my 3521, but Now I think I have to use my laptop as a desktop on AC power only

[@kyurian5949]

i did this but it wont work, the laptop detects that the battery is not inserted. please make a video for dell inspiron 3521 , i will upgrade to bios A16 please .

[@Black-Dragunov]

You fix this problem?

[@pxncedx]

It says remove disk/medium , why that message is show when I boot with the usb ?

[@markbuldyke7531]

In the video you mention that you can use /forceit if your laptop battery is not working, but in the description you say it WILL NOT work. Will this work with a bad laptop battery ?

[@MyITWorkshop]

Hello Mark, Yes, the battery needs to be in working condition, (at least for many Dell models), otherwise this method will not work. I made the update in the video description after i read comment about it. Thanks for the comment!

[@GB600RR]

i tried via freedos but /forceit only gives message "test.", i tried all options via internet but no luck :(

[@InspireSphere7945]

I used Windows 10 PE. Model is Dell inspiron 15 3521 I want this bios coz my keyboard dosen’t work and the battery is also dead. But now I’m having an different problem. It says “update.exe is not compatible with the version of windows you’re running. Check your computer’s system information and then contact the software publisher.” I’m glad if you can help me in this situation.

[@kakpunk4455]

Dude could you please find another way to update bios on Dell Inspiron 3521? I will really appreciate. It.

[@Black-Dragunov]

I have the same issue on 2024

[@dcachinero77]

Hi, I'm on Windows10, downloaded and installed the adk program but the command "copype.cmd x86 c:\winpe_x86" is not recognized. I ran it as admin and disabled the firewall but still the same result. Any idea, why ?

[@AndreSiedentopf]

Daniel, did you try to run at a normal admin CMD prompt or the “Deployment Tools Command Prompt” . Same look totally different. Good luck.

[@fahadrizky2061]

My boot.win in sourse folder not file sir, please? Why can read

[@paulosebben1457]

Dell Inspiron 7520 not work, but thanks for the video

[@lucascarvalho9496]

I made a mistake in one of the steps and need to re-do everything. How can you start from scratch? Can't find what to uninstall

[@MyITWorkshop]

Hello Lucas, Logout from the computer, log back in and start again 👍 Hope it helps Thanks for the comment!

[@MadMusicologist]

Ok I didn't get "test", I got "This cannot be run in DOS mode", or so. I am stuck. In case you heard of the "System BIOS Update Utility", please could you explain it's use? When I open that file I only get something like a text file containing a lot of command options. (If that is all about that file, I could just switch to "cmd", right?) I can start some process, but I always end upt with a message telling me "Corrupted interface descriptors in the new BIOS file. Part table Signature not found in the interface. Error code: -161" Should I try and download the BIOS anew and try then? Ok I thought I had found my erroe: I have to execute "cmd" as admin. Now the command line starts "C:\Windows\system32>", and when I add "A15.exe s/ r/ there, I simply get "Don't read C:\Windows\system\A15.exe". Do I have to keep the newly downloaded BIOS file at "downloads"? Your answer is much appreciated.

[@MyITWorkshop]

Hello, Sadly i got the "This cannot be run in DOS mode" in some Dell models in the past and it depens on the model. If it does not work with: A15.exe /forceit. It will not update the bios, I havent found a way around it so far. The next option would to update the BIOS form Windows itself. Hope it helps Thanks for the comment!

[@MadMusicologist]

@@MyITWorkshop sorry, updating from Windows itself was the first option I tried and failed with. That's why I keep asking around. Do you think the method you're describing here could do it? It's the last chance I see. Once the warranty is expired, DELL offers NULL support to their customers. 🤢 But thanks for following up anyway.

[@MadMusicologist]

@@MyITWorkshop please: do you think it is worth the effort to try the method you described here? BTW. my Dell Vostro 1510 is already running on Win 10 home 64 bit latest version as of Nov. 9th, 2021. Please let me know - I surely will report here the result! Thankx!

[@kgfguy3120]

Is it me or the Dell Inspiron 3521 model is so messed up with these BIOS update and battery issues.

[@ShanAli-ke2cg]

faced the same situation with my 3521....

[@mateerdokozi123]

You're not alone with that problem

[@ToddHillerich]

I attempted this process but once i run the update.exe/forceit the system says cannot run because dll file oledlg.dll is missing I am going to download the dll file and repeat the process for adding the update file but instead place it in the system32 folder. I assume this should work.

[@ToddHillerich]

After placing the missing dll file my second attempt mentions that battery needs 10% to complete same as if executed in windows

[@ToddHillerich]

Further realizing that the bios is updated already and might just be a bad battery

[@bungkusi2432]

Hi First, Thank you. I've been searching on ages on how to update my Acer AIO because I use Linux. After failing to follow the hard method of youre's and just follow the instruction on Microsoft site. I just lazily copy the Acer BIOS update to the WinPE USB and cross my finger. It turn out that WE CAN ACCESS THE USB from drive C. So, after the WinPE USB start just type C: and there's my Acer BIOS. Hope you can update you're channel, so everyone can benefit.

[@morganbrasee5639]

Any idea why the condition of the battery has anything to do with anything when its plugged into the wall?

[@MyITWorkshop]

Hello Morgan, With this specific Dell "Inspiron" family, the Bios update file itself that you download from the Dell website has a document in which it requires the battery to be in working condition....(can't really tell what they (Dell) did that). This value can be changed, I know that because I've done it.....(it's just a line in the file like "Battery check = 1"). The problem shows up when trying to run the update either from the regular bootable or Win PE USB, it says something like "update not found", which is different from the "Battery not detected" message. Since then, I haven't yet found another method to do it...... :/ Thanks for the comment!

[@morganbrasee5639]

I'm working on an Alienware m17x R4... I replaced both platter style HDD's with solid state HDD's, so I have no OS a available. I was able to set them both to RAID 0 through the F2 bios setup. I also have a fresh windows 10 USB. However, I cant use said USB without installing the proper drivers first; drivers contained within the alienware A15 BIOS update. I can't update the BIOS without getting the "test." Response through the freedos USB. Is there any way possible to get past this hurdle without purchasing a new battery? (That's $75 I'm not trying to spend... but I will if I ultimately must.😒) Thanks

[@MyITWorkshop]

Hi Morgan, The “test” message (at least in the inspiron family) still shows up even with a working battery. The Win PE bootable usb solves that problem for SOME DELL MODELS. Have you checked if there is the possibility to update the Bios ver from the Bios/Uefi menu? If that doesn’t work on your Dell Alienware and you cant install windows due to the Bios version......what I would do, if posible/available, is install windows on another laptop and ssd, once done, take the ssd out and install it on your Alienware, it will take some minutes to adjust to the new hardware. Once that’s completed I would try to update the Bios version from windows itself and then try if the raid 0 and the usb with windows 10 now works..... Sounds like a lot....hope it helps! Thanks for the comment

[@morganbrasee5639]

Hey, I managed to get it to work... I learned so much from watching your videos recently. Turns out, I'm kinda dumb... all I had to do was to put the win 10 usb into a different USB port than the one I was trying to use... like I said, I'm kinda dumb lol. Thanks again for your help and responding to my comments. You definitely got a new sub, and I've learned a lot from you! 😁

[@MyITWorkshop]

@@morganbrasee5639 Hi Morgan, I am glad that the video(s) helped you. You are right, connecting the USB to another available port is a solution that haven't happened to me in a long time, so I did not remember it. Thanks for your kind comment!

[@user-ch5kx8yq9q]

Hi, Hello Im Using windows 10. What should i do ? Alienware M17XR4. Please help. My battery is missing and my bios has outdated. Im desperate need help because my Screen is flickering and i tried many many ways of fixing it. The last way i havent try is updating my BIOS, and now i have this problem. I'm using WIN10 and your tutorial is WIN7.

[@MyITWorkshop]

Hello Bent, Cant assure the bios update will fix the flickering problem you are having.... Now, there is no problem if you have win 10 or 8,7. The tool in the video uses win 7 just load a basic version of win 7 operating system in order to run the bios update, it does touch/interact with your version of windows. Hope it helps Thanks for the comment!

[@InspireSphere7945]

@@MyITWorkshop So, I we don’t need to use windows 10 PE to install the bios?

[@AKrisOnYT]

When i booted to my pen drive it stated that "operation system nit found"

[@nandopando8362]

Same

[@nandopando8362]

Did you find a fix?

[@mouonline77]

how you open the boot.wim? I cannot open the file, thanks

[@mouonline77]

I tried open boot.wim with 7zip, and copy the bios files(update) to the boot.wim, when I reboot for usb, then screen shows An operating system wasn't found, press any key to restart, when I press any key: no boot device found, I don't know what's the wrong.

[@kgfguy3120]

Watched your videos, some worked on my friends systems but not for me, it is like dell don't want anyone to force install bios. You have to find out which one method is for your system.

[@MyITWorkshop]

I agree, cant talk about others models, but the inspiron 35XX is kinda awkward, it has many little details that other dell models i’ve worked with dont. Thanks for the comment

[@allanjacob8047]

No use of this... still get error of battery.. this does not work.. it works only if your battery is working.. and in that case you can just run the update in your laptop directly , no need to do all this.. so basically there was no need to do all this

[@henrylopez9030]

WTF, this update was knocking on my laptops door. Then at the end. Damn sign came on saying I need to charge battery at least 10percent before updating. So close. Only of someone could find a way to deleteordisablethat caution sign, there's no way around it. If I hit the okorcancelbutton. I lose. Lol

[@danielrosa5812]

I was trying to do it with a laptop that doesn’t recognize de battery and it didn’t work.

[@BhaktaRobin]

This guy found a solution: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fofUXqiPi8hnr7s remopve the battery,start the update, plug in the battery and it will start!

[@lorenzolove179]

Did all that but still same battery error

[@MyITWorkshop]

Hello Lorenzo, Even with the extra command: "/forceit" ?

[@lorenzolove179]

@@MyITWorkshop yes I've used the force it

[@MyITWorkshop]

@@lorenzolove179 What's your laptop model?

[@lorenzolove179]

@@MyITWorkshop dell inspiron 15 3521

[@MyITWorkshop]

@@lorenzolove179 Hello Lorenzo, You are right, it does not wok without the battery, i tried in 2 other Inspiron same model. I built a windows 10 winPE, tried different commands and happens the same, i tried to run the update from windows 10 itself, same problem. There is no way to do it, (at the moment), without a working battery. even though a replacement for the battery cost around 27$ at Amazon, it"s odd that Dell did not think about this......unless it was on purpose. Again, the only way, so far, is to get a new battery or borrow it from another compatible model. I know it sucks..... Thanks for the comment.

[@jromero_]

Hey there! thank you so much for the video. I follow all the steps of your video(s) and on the first one I got the error: "this can't be run on DOS mode" . Then I found this video, now I'm getting the error: "entry point not found" see the pic of the error https :// imgur . com/a/7abonni So first try I only tried installing the 2 files that you mentioned. I didnt work so I repeated all the steps but I installed all 3 files now, but still I am getting the same error. Do you have any idea how can I fix this? Thank you again!

[@joshuacolonhernandez]

Same Issue any Fix?