How to Successfully Upgrade to Windows 10 on Your Alienware System

Summary: A guide to upgrading your Alienware system to Windows 10. Ensure optimal functionality and compatibility with our detailed instructions.

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Upgrading to Windows 10 on your Alienware system

 

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The following article helps you perform a successful Windows 10 upgrade.

Supported Systems:

 

  Alienware 13   Alienware 15   Alienware 17 R2   Alienware 14
  Alienware 17 R1   Alienware 18   Alienware ALPHA   Alienware Area-51 R2
  Alienware Aurora R4   Alienware X51 R2

 

 

Upgrading to Windows 10

 

Before upgrading to Windows 10, perform the following steps:

 

  1. Ensure that your system BIOS is up to date. Check our article on BIOS Update Guide
  2. To disable Secure Boot from the BIOS, perform the following steps.
    1. Restart your system
    2. Start tapping F2 when the Alienware Logo shows up
    3. Inside the BIOS go to the Boot tab
    4. Go down and highlight Secure Boot
    5. Press Enter and select Disabled
    6. Press F10 to save and exit
  3. Run all the available updates on your current Windows version before performing the upgrade
  4. Uninstall your video card driver from Programs and Features in the Control Panel
  5. Now you can perform your Windows 10 Upgrade

 

General Issues Upgrading Dell Devices to Windows 10

 

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Affected Products

Alienware 13, Alienware 14, Alienware 15, Alienware 17, Alienware 17 R2, Alienware 18, Alienware Alpha & Alienware Steam Machine, Alienware Area-51 R2, Alienware Aurora R4, Alienware X51, Alienware X51 R2, Alienware
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Article Number: 000141250
Article Type: How To
Last Modified: 13 Nov 2025
Version:  7
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