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Format and Reinstall Windows 10 - Dell XPS 13 9343
Hi,
I have a Dell XPS 13 9343 that came with windows 8.1 and I've upgraded to windows 10.
I would like to format it and to do a clean install to windows 10 and after that to create a dual boot with ubuntu.
I don't want to recover anything, just format everything.
My question is:
1. What is the best way of doing it? Is there any preparation needed before formatting (except backup)? If someone can point me to a relevant detailed guide it will be great.
2. Do i need to care that I want to install ubuntu as dual boot when I format and install windows? Or just to install it after windows is already installed?
Thanks.
Philip_Yip
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May 27th, 2016 11:00
Windows 10 will recreate all the partitions it needs. If you want to backup your old factory settings use Dell Backup and Recovery to make a Bootable USB:
http://dellwindowsreinstallationguide.com/dell-backup-and-recovery-1-8-1-71/
For more details on formatting vs wiping see here:
http://dellwindowsreinstallationguide.com/cleaning-up-a-drive-format-vs-secure-wipe-ssd-and-hdd/
Philip_Yip
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May 27th, 2016 06:00
See here:
http://dellwindowsreinstallationguide.com/download-windows-10-oem-and-retail-iso/
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1RkaknDn7v-Ucth4gt0U3BHVSY7oNkWr
Note I would recommend virtualisation of Ubuntu opposed to a dual boot. See here:
http://dellwindowsreinstallationguide.com/installation-of-windows-and-linux-on-a-virtual-machine-using-vmware-player/
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May 27th, 2016 07:00
From a quick review of that link, it explains how to download windows 10 iso and install it.
Shouldn't I format and recover from some dell partition to windows 8.1 and only then upgrade?
And what about the how to actually format?