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Can't install firmware. Get this popup
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Can't install firmware. Get this popup
Every time my Bullseye system on my Dell Latitude E7270 comes up, it reminds me to install the Secure Boot dbx Configuration Update. Each time I allow it, it tells me it is downloaded and asks me if I want to restart. At the same time, the above message pops up. All other updates install normally. This has been going on for well over a month. Suggestions?
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Re: Can't install firmware. Get this popup
Yes, it appears to be the exact same issue.
I understand now that this is a security update, not one that affects say, a mathematical operation.
However, the OP "resolved" it by getting rid of the notification. That doesn't resolve the problem of not being able to install the firmware but instead simply stops one from being bothered. I'm not bothered by the notification. I am looking to find a real fix i.e. an update that will properly install firmware that appears to be needed for security purposes.
It's not clear that if one does not have secure boot turned on and accepting the risks whether this is an issue.
There appears to be no fix and no indication as to when a fix might occur.
The suggestion in the Gnome link would seem to be a way around it but does not make it clear whether this might or should be undone at some point in the future.
It is not clear whether turning off secure boot in the BIOS would allow booting if the "fix" makes the system unbootable with secure boot and therefore allow a pre-fix backup (e.g. Clonezilla image) to restore things the way they were.
Thanks for the good info on different Linux version.
I understand now that this is a security update, not one that affects say, a mathematical operation.
However, the OP "resolved" it by getting rid of the notification. That doesn't resolve the problem of not being able to install the firmware but instead simply stops one from being bothered. I'm not bothered by the notification. I am looking to find a real fix i.e. an update that will properly install firmware that appears to be needed for security purposes.
It's not clear that if one does not have secure boot turned on and accepting the risks whether this is an issue.
There appears to be no fix and no indication as to when a fix might occur.
The suggestion in the Gnome link would seem to be a way around it but does not make it clear whether this might or should be undone at some point in the future.
It is not clear whether turning off secure boot in the BIOS would allow booting if the "fix" makes the system unbootable with secure boot and therefore allow a pre-fix backup (e.g. Clonezilla image) to restore things the way they were.
Thanks for the good info on different Linux version.