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jan90111
Copper Contributor
Jan 16, 2025

I cannot reset or download a fresh install of Windows on my laptop.

Hello, I'm having a lot of trouble downloading a fresh install of Windows 11 on my current system. I've tried resetting from the settings -> recovery tab and a USB media creation tool. I've went thro...
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QuinnQuinn
Silver Contributor
Jan 22, 2025

To fix your Windows 11 installation issue:

  1. Create a new bootable USB using the Media Creation Tool.
  2. Boot into the USB via UEFI (press F12 during startup for Dell laptops).
  3. In the Windows setup, choose Custom Install, delete all partitions (EFI, OS, and unallocated).
  4. Select the unallocated space for installation and let Windows handle partitioning.
  5. Complete the installation and update drivers via Dell Support or Windows Update.

This ensures a clean installation on your Samsung 980 Pro SSD.

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