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December 8th, 2022 07:00
Install Windows 11 on Dell running Ubuntu
I recently received a Dell XPS 13 as a gift. (Model P151G) It's got a beautiful design and looks pretty stunning.
Unfortunately it came pre-installed with Ubuntu ONLY. I was wondering if I could boot Windows 11/10 on it.
I don't want the ubuntu OS at all, but in case it can't be removed I am okay having both on my computer.
I want to run Windows and I can't find any posts online describing the process. Most posts are teaching one how to install Ubuntu as secondary OS on Dell laptops currently running Windows as primary OS.
Any help would be appreciated.
Additional question, would Dell agree to provide me this service for free? I can see that it is under warranty and ProSupport until Nov 11 2023 but I don't have the purchase receipt. I am afraid that I might brick my system.
Thanks!
First time using non-mac device
NJDave
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December 8th, 2022 09:00
As a first-time Windows user, this is going to be a bit of a journey. I try to provide all the necessary info when I post, but that's going to be difficult in your case. I hope this helps to start though.
To start with, it may behoove you to transfer the warranty so that the system is registered to you in case of hardware problems, but also so you have access to the system and order info. Here's a page describing the process.
I didn't mention software support. Since your system shipped with Ubuntu, it (most likely) didn't come with a Windows license, though you may want to check the order info to be sure. If that's the case, Dell's support responsibility is Ubuntu, not Windows.
That said, installing Windows is pretty simple and won't brick the laptop, don't worry. It helps a lot if you have access to another Windows system at first. You need that system to download and build USB installation media.
Your issue is going to be a Windows license. Retail Windows licenses are ridiculously expensive, but you don't really need one. Check out this article for some ideas. You can even install Windows first and "activate" a license later... however, as a first-time user your best experience will likely be to install with a license in hand, create a Microsoft account and tie the installation and license to that account. I know this will raise more questions but hope it's a good start.