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How to Reinstall Windows 11 ARM on My Dell Qualcomm Based Computer

Summary: This article provides information about reinstalling Windows 11 ARM on Dell computers with Qualcomm hardware.

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Windows 11 ARM

Dell SupportAssist OS recovery tools do not support Dell Qualcomm-based computers. Repair or reinstallation of Windows 11 ARM can be accomplished through two methods.

 
Note: Dell is not responsible for data loss. Before repairing or reinstalling Windows, it is recommended that any valuable data should be backed up prior to the attempt.
 
  • Windows 11 Push-Button reset after three failed attempts to boot to Windows 11.

Or

 
Note: The XPS 13 9345 has USB Type-C ports. A USB Type-C flash drive or a USB Type-A to USB Type-C adapter is required for this tool on the XPS 13 9345.
 
 
Note: The Windows startup repair option can be used as well: How to Run Windows Startup Repair on a Dell computer.
 

Here are the steps to initiate a push-button reset of Windows 11 ARM.

  1. After three consecutive failed attempts to boot to Windows 11, the computer displays a Choose an Option menu. Click the "Troubleshoot" Option.
Windows 11, Choose an Option Menu
  1. The next screen displays a Troubleshoot Menu. Click the "Reset this PC" option.
Windows 11, Troubleshoot Menu
  1. On the Reset this PC screen there are two options: Keep My Files or Remove Everything. Choose the option that is best for your situation.
Windows 11, Reset this PC Menu
  1. On the next screen, there are options for Cloud Download, or Local Reinstall. Choose Local Reinstall.
Windows 11, Cloud Download or Local Reinstall
  1. The Reset this PC screen appears. Click the Reset button to continue.
Windows 11, Reset this PC Information and Reset Button
  1. The reset process starts, and the process takes several minutes to complete the reset.
Resetting This PC Progress Screen
  1. When complete, the computer restarts, and the Windows login screen should appear.

If you are unable to complete the Push-Button Reset of Windows 11 ARM, then reinstall Windows using the Dell OS Recovery Image. Click the link for Article 000123667 below for the process to download and create the bootable USB Flash drive to install Windows 11 ARM using the Dell OS Recovery Image.


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Affected Products

Inspiron 14 5441, Inspiron 14 Plus 7441, Latitude 5455, Latitude 7455, XPS 13 9345
Article Properties
Article Number: 000227658
Article Type: How To
Last Modified: 09 Oct 2024
Version:  3
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