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# Install-SystemFirmwareUpdate

Downloads and installs the system firmware update

| Property | Value                 |
| -------- | --------------------- |
| Module   | OSD                   |
| Platform | WinPE (amd64 / arm64) |

## Description

Downloads the latest system firmware update from Microsoft Update Catalog and installs it on the running system. Requires admin rights and PowerShell 5.1.

## Syntax

```powershell
Install-SystemFirmwareUpdate [[-DestinationDirectory] <String>] [-Force] [-Restart]
 [-ProgressAction <ActionPreference>] [-WhatIf] [-Confirm] [<CommonParameters>]
```

## Parameters

| Parameter               | Type              | Required | Description                                                                                             |
| ----------------------- | ----------------- | -------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| `-DestinationDirectory` | `String`          | False    | Directory where the firmware update will be downloaded. Default is C:\Drivers\SystemFirmwareUpdate      |
| `-Force`                | `SwitchParameter` | False    | Required switch to perform the firmware update. Without this switch, the function only warns and exits. |
| `-Restart`              | `SwitchParameter` | False    | Restarts the computer automatically when a reboot is required after installation.                       |
| `-WhatIf`               | `SwitchParameter` | False    | Shows what would happen if the cmdlet runs. The cmdlet is not run.                                      |
| `-Confirm`              | `SwitchParameter` | False    | Prompts you for confirmation before running the cmdlet.                                                 |

## Examples

### Example

```powershell
Install-SystemFirmwareUpdate
Downloads and installs the latest firmware update
```

### Example

```powershell
Install-SystemFirmwareUpdate -DestinationDirectory 'D:\Updates'
Downloads firmware update to D:\Updates and installs it
```

### Example

```powershell
Install-SystemFirmwareUpdate -Force -Restart
Downloads and installs the latest firmware update and restarts if required.
```

## Related

* <https://github.com/OSDeploy/OSD/tree/master/docs>


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