Perform a fresh setup of your Dell XPS 13.

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cluelessboy456
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08-07-2024, 11:55 AM

#11

Sure, I'll make sure to try it once it arrives. I'll let you know if anything goes wrong, haha.

cluelessboy456

08-07-2024, 11:55 AM #11

Sure, I'll make sure to try it once it arrives. I'll let you know if anything goes wrong, haha.

live77
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08-07-2024, 07:34 PM

#12

Create a USB installation media and then wipe all partitions before reinstalling. This is the best method to guarantee everything works properly. Also, save drivers from the Dell site before you erase everything.

live77

08-07-2024, 07:34 PM #12

MysticDuality_
Junior Member

08-08-2024, 09:42 PM

#13

I understand the process, but do you know whether all partitions remain in NTFS format? Deleting them would leave a single drive with the full 256GB capacity.

MysticDuality_

08-08-2024, 09:42 PM #13

I understand the process, but do you know whether all partitions remain in NTFS format? Deleting them would leave a single drive with the full 256GB capacity.

PersieO
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08-09-2024, 04:55 AM

#14

Unallocated space is ready for installation. The Windows installer will create a fresh recovery and OS partition and set it up correctly.

PersieO

08-09-2024, 04:55 AM #14

Unallocated space is ready for installation. The Windows installer will create a fresh recovery and OS partition and set it up correctly.

FureaMC
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08-09-2024, 07:22 AM

#15

You're still confused about this, right? If the partitions aren't NTFS-formatted, they won't work together as a single drive. Techguru suggests using DiskPart to format them properly.

FureaMC

08-09-2024, 07:22 AM #15

You're still confused about this, right? If the partitions aren't NTFS-formatted, they won't work together as a single drive. Techguru suggests using DiskPart to format them properly.

LauRaGeDu60
Member

08-10-2024, 01:57 PM

#16

You're correct, if you remove a partition, you can convert it to a different file system type. This ensures everything stays consistent. Let me clarify further. When purchasing a hard drive, it starts as empty—no files, no structure. After formatting, you select the desired file system. Removing partitions is just another option; you can simply change their format without deleting them entirely. So yes, you can delete and reformat partitions as needed.

LauRaGeDu60

08-10-2024, 01:57 PM #16

DBirdy808
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08-10-2024, 02:41 PM

#17

It seems he’s implying the Dell system has certain system-level partitions secured, and the only method to remove them is through DiskPart.

DBirdy808

08-10-2024, 02:41 PM #17

It seems he’s implying the Dell system has certain system-level partitions secured, and the only method to remove them is through DiskPart.

sacapatates
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08-18-2024, 05:06 AM

#18

It's still unclear to me why you wouldn't be able to remove a partition using a partition tool. What's the reason?

sacapatates

08-18-2024, 05:06 AM #18

It's still unclear to me why you wouldn't be able to remove a partition using a partition tool. What's the reason?

angelzer0
Junior Member

08-20-2024, 05:52 AM

#19

He isn't understanding yet; the partitions I'm referring to are more complex. The best option is to remove them using DiskPart.

angelzer0

08-20-2024, 05:52 AM #19

He isn't understanding yet; the partitions I'm referring to are more complex. The best option is to remove them using DiskPart.

MC_Asriel
Member

08-20-2024, 05:44 PM

#20

It's hard to place the blame here... these locked or system-level partitions are rarely seen, and most folks aren't familiar with removing them.

MC_Asriel

08-20-2024, 05:44 PM #20

It's hard to place the blame here... these locked or system-level partitions are rarely seen, and most folks aren't familiar with removing them.

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