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The Dell Data Vault Control Device is a component of Dell’s system management suite that helps monitor and manage system data, particularly for security and performance purposes. It's often tied to Dell's Dell Data Vault (DDV) software, which is designed to gather and securely store system diagnostics and user data in enterprise environments. This software may be used for remote management, data backup, and troubleshooting.
If you're seeing the "Dell Data Vault Control Device" in Device Manager with an unknown driver or a yellow warning icon, it means that Windows hasn't properly identified or installed the appropriate driver for this component.
The Dell Data Vault Control Device driver allows your operating system to interface with Dell's Data Vault software and monitor hardware health, manage system settings, and ensure data is collected and stored correctly for security or troubleshooting purposes.
Here’s how you can install or update the Dell Data Vault Control Device driver:
Windows may automatically detect and install the driver for the Dell Data Vault Control Device if it is available through Windows Update.
Windows + I
to open Settings.If this works, your device should now function correctly without any warnings in Device Manager.
If the driver isn’t available through Windows Update, you can manually download the driver from Dell’s support website.
Go to Dell’s official Support website:
Dell Support
Enter your Service Tag, Express Service Code, or the model number of your Dell system (you can find this information on a sticker on the bottom or back of your laptop/desktop).
Navigate to the Drivers & Downloads section.
Select your Operating System (e.g., Windows 10, Windows 11) from the dropdown menu.
In the search bar under "Drivers & Downloads," type "Data Vault Control" or just "Data Vault".
Find the driver for the Dell Data Vault or related Dell System Management software that includes the control device driver.
Download the driver package, which is usually an EXE file (installer).
Run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions to install the driver.
After installation, restart your computer for the changes to take effect.
If you’ve downloaded the driver manually or if it’s available on a Dell CD/DVD/USB drive, you can install the driver through Device Manager.
Press Windows + X
and select Device Manager from the menu.
Expand the Other devices section or System devices, where you might see "Dell Data Vault Control Device" listed with a yellow triangle indicating the driver is missing.
Right-click the device and select Update driver.
Choose Browse my computer for drivers.
Navigate to the location where you downloaded or stored the Dell Data Vault Control Device driver.
Select the driver file and click Next to begin installation.
Follow the prompts and allow Windows to install the driver.
Once the installation is complete, restart your system.
Dell provides a tool called SupportAssist, which can automatically detect outdated drivers and install the latest ones.
Download and install Dell SupportAssist from the official Dell website:
Dell SupportAssist Download
Open the tool after installation, and let it scan your system.
If it detects missing or outdated drivers, it will show them in a list.
Click to update the Dell Data Vault Control Device driver if it's listed.
Restart your computer after the installation completes.
To install the Dell Data Vault Control Device driver, you can try Windows Update first, which may automatically find and install the correct driver. If that doesn't work, manually download the driver from Dell's official website, or use Device Manager to install it manually. Dell's SupportAssist tool can also help automate the process of finding and installing the correct drivers for your system.
Make sure you have the correct system model or service tag when downloading the driver to avoid compatibility issues.