XPS 16 9640 Re-imaging guide for Windows

Reinstalling drivers and applications

Drivers and applications are software that enables Windows to communicate with the hardware devices and software in your computer. Devices such as video and sound cards require drivers to function correctly within Windows, and enable users to adjust hardware settings.

Windows includes drivers for most devices, but device-specific drivers may have to be downloaded and installed separately. Dell Technologies recommends that you download the device drivers for your Dell computer from Drivers & Downloads.

Applications must be downloaded and installed separately. Dell Technologies recommends that you download the required applications for your Dell computer from the Dell Download Center.