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SmokeyLi Jan 8 @ 1:33pm
Missing fwupdmgr tool (Steam Deck)
Was checking for a virus scanner and found that I'm apparently missing my "fwupdmgr tool". It's saying I can install it using my package manager, but I have no idea where that is.
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Originally posted by Omega:
You don't need it. fwupd is used for updating device firmware. Steam itself will update device firmware for the Steam Deck.

And you don't need a virus scanner either. Do not run random commands you find online or install junk downloaded on the internet and you will not get any viruses. If you suspect you do have a virus, reinstall the OS.

On Steam OS you run everything as a non-privileged user, unless you run untrusted
commands with `sudo` your system can not be infected with malware.
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Omega Jan 8 @ 1:49pm 
You don't need it. fwupd is used for updating device firmware. Steam itself will update device firmware for the Steam Deck.

And you don't need a virus scanner either. Do not run random commands you find online or install junk downloaded on the internet and you will not get any viruses. If you suspect you do have a virus, reinstall the OS.

On Steam OS you run everything as a non-privileged user, unless you run untrusted
commands with `sudo` your system can not be infected with malware.
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