Why does my Dell laptop freeze the moment I run BIOS update executable?

I am trying to update BIOS on my old laptop Dell Inspiron 15z 5523 but every time I try to run the update, the laptop just freezes and I need to force shut it. BIOS version in my laptop is from the factory, so it is A00, dell official website offers multiple update versions to BIOS up to 5523A07, so I am using this official source: https://www.dell.com/support/home/en-vg/drivers/driversdetails?driverid=dhp19 lwp=rt Methods I tried: Downloading version A07 and running it in Windows by double-clicking - instant freeze even when trying with administration rights or compatibility Windows 8. Creati

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