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August 1st, 2025 18:41

Windows 11 installer does not see nvme

As in the title, this is a new Dell Inspiron with Zorin Linux, and I purchased Windows 11 Pro ($200) from Dell to replace the Linux Operating System, but the bootable Windows 11 Pro installer does not see the nvme drive at all.

I keep seeing posts about drivers, but can't find drivers for the SK Hynix nvme  that came with the machine.

Please help.  

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August 1st, 2025 19:55

@ejn63​  Yeah I wish I could do that, but the instructions are for computers that already have Windows installed.  As mentioned in my post the Dell I have (Inspiron 16 Plus 7640) had Zorin installed on it;  can’t extract or run Windows software on it (except a few games).   

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August 1st, 2025 20:21

In short, I am trying to restore a Dell laptop to Windows.  I purchased a Windows 11 key from Dell, downloaded the iso, created the bootable media, and found that it boots but will not install, will not even detect the OEM nvme.  

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August 1st, 2025 20:38

You can also look below for the driver you'll need without having to extract the .exe.

https://www.elevenforum.com/t/drivers-intel-chipset-mei-vmd-serial-io-gna-dtt-hid-pmt-6xx-7xx-8xx.11946/

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August 1st, 2025 20:57

@ejn63​ Thanks for your efforts.  Once again we’re seeing Windows only methods, and Windows is not on this laptop;  I am trying to restore it to Windows and purchased a Windows 11 Pro iso and the installer does not see the OEM nvme drive.  

I need to be able to install driver for the OEM SK Hynix nvme.  The installer boots, but then the area that should list the installation target is empty and a note there says to install drivers.  Please tell me how to get drivers moved to the USB using a Linux (Zorin, an Ubuntu derivative) operating system.  I have no access to Windows.  

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August 1st, 2025 21:17

Download the vmd .zip file from the link, and extract it to a directory on your Windows install flash drive.  When indicated, pause and load the driver.  You will need to write the ISO file  (NOT just copy it) over to a blank flash drive using a Linux ISO writer.

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