After successfully installing the driver, your drives should appear.

To do this, click on 'Load Drivers', navigate to the folder containing your IRST drivers on your USB drive, and install the Intel RST VMD Controller 9A08 (TGL) driver.

This step is necessary because Dell laptops are set to RAID mode by default, and the standard Windows 11 package doesn't include these drivers.

Here, you'll need to load the IRST drivers you downloaded earlier.

When prompted for the type of installation, select 'Custom'. Set the language, time, and keyboard inputs, then click on 'Next'.

Once booted from the USB drive, the Windows 11 Installation wizard will start.As it boots, press F12 to access the one-time boot menu and select the USB drive. Note: Ensure you download all updates for a smooth installation process.Follow the instructions, select your USB drive, and let the tool create your Windows 11 installation media.

Insert your USB drive and run the Windows 11 Media Creation Tool.In this section, we'll go through the process of installing Windows 11 using the USB drive you prepared. Next, copy your C:/Windows/System32/oem folder to a separate folder on your USB drive for later use. You can overwrite these drivers later if necessary.

Tip: I chose Lenovo's version of the AX211 drivers because they have an easy 'Extract only' option.

Download the following necessary files:.

If your USB drive isn't Type C, you'll also need a USB-A to USB-C adapter.

You'll need at least an 8GB USB drive.

Please note: This guide is designed primarily for XPS 15 9520, but it should also apply to other XPS models, such as XPS15 (9500/9510/9520/9530), XPS 17 9700/9710/9720/9730, and XPS 13 (9300/9310/9320/9330).īefore we begin, I strongly recommend that you back up all important data on your system, as a clean install will wipe out existing data. I've taken the liberty of compiling this step-by-step guide to help you achieve a clean, bloat-free, and optimal Windows 11 setup on your Dell XPS laptop. I've noticed many of you are having difficulties properly and efficiently installing Windows 11.

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