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September 19th, 2025 21:33
Aurora R10 Ryzen, need "installation" to enable complete wipe and rebuild using Windows 11 from MS
Following an increasing number of driver, security complaints from Bios recovery partition, I want to complete wipe the boot drive and reinstall Win 11 using the MS installation USB. After doing this with my 3560 laptop and discovering missing install files, I would like to identify any Dell files necessary to allow Win11 install to identify the disks and other peripherals. Dell's focus is on their recovery tools which do not offer only a Win11 install, no Dell addons (at least yet). At one point, the Dell support area had links to allow for downloading all of these types of files so they can be available during Win11 install.
I am not sure if I even need any additional files, so I am asking for input. Win11 install will need to identify the boot SSD and Killer ethernet at least. The Nvidia controller drivers can be added later.
I am not sure I want to reinstall any of the Alienware tools. Overall I am degrading the R10 to a high powered standard desktop. I no longer do any major gaming but need the CPU and Nvidia capabilities for video work.
Any input is greatly appreciated.
Bob



anne_droid
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September 20th, 2025 10:55
Hi
Surely you can download all drivers etc and recovery options onto a USB, just in case?
Vanadiel
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September 20th, 2025 14:39
Drivers for R10 are available on the Dell web site: R10 drivers
Use your service tag to find the correct driver page as there are 2 versions both called Aurora R10.
The Windows 11 installation media can be created using a USB stick and the Microsoft creation tool: Windows 11
You can also reinstall using the Dell Recovery tool: tool.