Upgraded From Win 10 to Win 11, Now Need to Do Clean Install of Win 11


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The desktop is a three-year-old Dell Inspiron 3670. I upgraded it from Windows 10 to Windows 11 two years ago. Because of malware, I need to reformat and reinstall the operating system. Will I be able to do a clean install of Windows 11?. Belarc Advisor still shows teh operating system as Windows 10 and lists a Windows10 serial number.
 

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Windows 103.40 gigahertz Intel Core i7-377032 mbNVIDIA Quadro K600
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Windows 10
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PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
Dell
CPU
3.40 gigahertz Intel Core i7-3770
Motherboard
Dell Inc. 0C3YXR A01
Memory
32 mb
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA Quadro K600
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Realtek High Definition Audio
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DELL E228WFP

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Windows 11 Home x64 Version 25H2 Build 26200....
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Windows 11 Home x64 Version 25H2 Build 26200.8037
For Inspiron 3670 Dell supports drivers for both Window 10 and 11.

After a Windows 10 or 11 update licensing data is stored in Microsoft servers.

Once Microsoft servers have the licensing data it enables drive replacements or clean installs.

The clean installs can be Windows 10 or 11.





If needed:

Using the Windows Activation troubleshooter - Microsoft Support

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Windows 10Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4800MQ CPU @ 2.70GHz16 GB Total: Manufacturer : Samsung MemoryTyp...NVIDIA Quadro K3100M; Intel(R) HD Graphics 4600
OS
Windows 10
Computer type
Laptop
Manufacturer/Model
HP
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4800MQ CPU @ 2.70GHz
Motherboard
Product : 190A Version : KBC Version 94.56
Memory
16 GB Total: Manufacturer : Samsung MemoryType : DDR3 FormFactor : SODIMM Capacity : 8GB Speed : 1600
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA Quadro K3100M; Intel(R) HD Graphics 4600
Sound Card
IDT High Definition Audio CODEC; PNP Device ID HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_111D&DEV_76E0
Hard Drives
Model Hitachi HTS727575A9E364
Antivirus
Microsoft Defender
Other Info
Mobile Workstation
zbook said:
Once Microsoft servers have the licensing data it enables drive replacements or clean installs.
Click to expand...

Thanks @Try3 and @zbook. I did not want to have to put Windows 10 back on the desktop just to update it to Windows 11.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 103.40 gigahertz Intel Core i7-377032 mbNVIDIA Quadro K600
OS
Windows 10
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
Dell
CPU
3.40 gigahertz Intel Core i7-3770
Motherboard
Dell Inc. 0C3YXR A01
Memory
32 mb
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA Quadro K600
Sound Card
Realtek High Definition Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
DELL E228WFP
Suggestion:

Before you clean reinstall, make a backup copy of all drivers on the system. This will allow you to rapid restore them after the clean install.

To do so, run these commands from an elevated command prompt:

MD C:\Drivers_Backup PNPUTIL /export-driver * C:\Drivers_Backup

When done, copy C:\Drivers_Backup to a safe location like another drive, thumb drive, etc.

After your clean install, simply do this:

Open an elevated command prompt.

Run the command below. NOTE: Replace D:\Drivers_Backup with the location where you can find the backed up drivers from above.

PNPUTIL /add-driver D:\Drivers_Backup\*.inf /subdirs /install
 

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System One System Two

  • At a glance

    Win11 Pro 25H2 (RTM+)Intel i7-14650HX32 GBNo GPU - Built-in Intel Graphics
    OS
    Win11 Pro 25H2 (RTM+)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Acemagic
    CPU
    Intel i7-14650HX
    Memory
    32 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    No GPU - Built-in Intel Graphics
    Sound Card
    Integrated
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Varies as machine will often be moved to locations with different monitors
    Screen Resolution
    Varies
    Hard Drives
    1 x 1TB Gen 4 NVMe SSD
    PSU
    120W Power Brick
    Keyboard
    Corsair K70 Max RGB Magnetic Keyboard
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3
    Internet Speed
    1Gb Up / 1 Gb Down
    Browser
    Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender

  • At a glance

    Win11 Pro 25H2 (RTM+)Intel i7-1255U16 GBIntel Iris Xe Graphics
    Operating System
    Win11 Pro 25H2 (RTM+)
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 2
    CPU
    Intel i7-1255U
    Memory
    16 GB
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel Iris Xe Graphics
    Sound Card
    Realtek® ALC3306-CG codec
    Monitor(s) Displays
    13.3-inch IPS Display
    Screen Resolution
    WQXGA (2560 x 1600)
    Hard Drives
    2 TB 4 x 4 NVMe SSD
    PSU
    USB-C / Thunderbolt 4 Power / Charging
    Keyboard
    Backlit, spill resistant keyboard
    Mouse
    Buttonless Glass Precision Touchpad
    Internet Speed
    1Gb Up / 1Gb Down
    Browser
    Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
    Other Info
    WiFi 6e / Bluetooth 5.1 / Facial Recognition / Fingerprint Sensor / ToF (Time of Flight) Human Presence Sensor
One or more of these may be useful immediately after the clean install: (quicker methods to recover from malware)

a) free or pay backup images

b) backup drivers
www.elevenforum.com

Backup and Restore Device Drivers in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to back up and restore all 3rd party device drivers on your Windows 10 and Windows 11 PC. If you clean install Windows, you will need to install drivers for each device in the system. Some of these device drivers may no longer be available from the manufacturer...
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c) regback
www.elevenforum.com

Enable Automatic Backup of System Registry when Restart in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable automatic backup of the system registry to the RegBack folder when the computer restarts in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Starting with Windows 10, version 1803, Windows no longer automatically backs up the system registry to the RegBack folder when the...
www.elevenforum.com www.elevenforum.com
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 10Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4800MQ CPU @ 2.70GHz16 GB Total: Manufacturer : Samsung MemoryTyp...NVIDIA Quadro K3100M; Intel(R) HD Graphics 4600
OS
Windows 10
Computer type
Laptop
Manufacturer/Model
HP
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4800MQ CPU @ 2.70GHz
Motherboard
Product : 190A Version : KBC Version 94.56
Memory
16 GB Total: Manufacturer : Samsung MemoryType : DDR3 FormFactor : SODIMM Capacity : 8GB Speed : 1600
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA Quadro K3100M; Intel(R) HD Graphics 4600
Sound Card
IDT High Definition Audio CODEC; PNP Device ID HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_111D&DEV_76E0
Hard Drives
Model Hitachi HTS727575A9E364
Antivirus
Microsoft Defender
Other Info
Mobile Workstation
hsehestedt said:
Before you clean reinstall, make a backup copy of all drivers on the system. This will allow you to rapid restore them after the clean install.
Click to expand...

I am doing this rebuild for a friend who fell for one of those fake Microsoft tech support calls. The "tech" had remote access to his computer. OK to use the drivers from the old system under these circumstances?
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 103.40 gigahertz Intel Core i7-377032 mbNVIDIA Quadro K600
OS
Windows 10
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
Dell
CPU
3.40 gigahertz Intel Core i7-3770
Motherboard
Dell Inc. 0C3YXR A01
Memory
32 mb
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA Quadro K600
Sound Card
Realtek High Definition Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
DELL E228WFP
hsehestedt said:
Suggestion:

Before you clean reinstall, make a backup copy of all drivers on the system. This will allow you to rapid restore them after the clean install.
Click to expand...
How can you determine whether the malware installed or modified a driver?
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 10Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4800MQ CPU @ 2.70GHz16 GB Total: Manufacturer : Samsung MemoryTyp...NVIDIA Quadro K3100M; Intel(R) HD Graphics 4600
OS
Windows 10
Computer type
Laptop
Manufacturer/Model
HP
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4800MQ CPU @ 2.70GHz
Motherboard
Product : 190A Version : KBC Version 94.56
Memory
16 GB Total: Manufacturer : Samsung MemoryType : DDR3 FormFactor : SODIMM Capacity : 8GB Speed : 1600
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA Quadro K3100M; Intel(R) HD Graphics 4600
Sound Card
IDT High Definition Audio CODEC; PNP Device ID HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_111D&DEV_76E0
Hard Drives
Model Hitachi HTS727575A9E364
Antivirus
Microsoft Defender
Other Info
Mobile Workstation
You can also install the Dell Update Universal Application (dated 7/31/23) that is on the drivers support page for that device on Dell site . It will install missing drivers as well as update outdated drivers for you.
 

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System One System Two

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 Pro 25H2 26200.8655i9-10900 10 core 20 threads32 gbnone-Intel UHD Graphics 630
    OS
    Windows 11 Pro 25H2 26200.8655
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Optiplex 7080
    CPU
    i9-10900 10 core 20 threads
    Motherboard
    DELL 0J37VM
    Memory
    32 gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    none-Intel UHD Graphics 630
    Sound Card
    Integrated Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Benq 27
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    2x1tb Solidigm m.2 nvme /External drives 512gb Samsung m.2 sata+2tb Kingston m2.nvme
    PSU
    500w
    Case
    MT
    Cooling
    Dell Premium
    Keyboard
    Logitech wired
    Mouse
    Logitech wireless
    Internet Speed
    so slow I'm too embarrassed to tell
    Browser
    #1 Edge #2 Firefox
    Antivirus
    Defender+MWB Premium

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 Pro 24H2 26200.8457AMD Ryzen 7 6800U32 gbintegrated
    Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 24H2 26200.8457
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Beelink Mini PC SER5
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 6800U
    Memory
    32 gb
    Graphics card(s)
    integrated
    Sound Card
    integrated
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Benq 27
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1TB Crucial nvme
    Keyboard
    Logitech wired
    Mouse
    Logitech wireless
    Internet Speed
    still too embarrassed to tell
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Defender
    Other Info
    System 3 is non compliant Dell 9020 i7-4770/24gb ram Win11 PRO 26200.8457
zbook said:
How can you determine whether the malware installed or modified a driver?
Click to expand...
In that case, you might be better served following the suggestion from glasskuter.
 

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System One System Two

  • At a glance

    Win11 Pro 25H2 (RTM+)Intel i7-14650HX32 GBNo GPU - Built-in Intel Graphics
    OS
    Win11 Pro 25H2 (RTM+)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Acemagic
    CPU
    Intel i7-14650HX
    Memory
    32 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    No GPU - Built-in Intel Graphics
    Sound Card
    Integrated
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Varies as machine will often be moved to locations with different monitors
    Screen Resolution
    Varies
    Hard Drives
    1 x 1TB Gen 4 NVMe SSD
    PSU
    120W Power Brick
    Keyboard
    Corsair K70 Max RGB Magnetic Keyboard
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3
    Internet Speed
    1Gb Up / 1 Gb Down
    Browser
    Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender

  • At a glance

    Win11 Pro 25H2 (RTM+)Intel i7-1255U16 GBIntel Iris Xe Graphics
    Operating System
    Win11 Pro 25H2 (RTM+)
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 2
    CPU
    Intel i7-1255U
    Memory
    16 GB
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel Iris Xe Graphics
    Sound Card
    Realtek® ALC3306-CG codec
    Monitor(s) Displays
    13.3-inch IPS Display
    Screen Resolution
    WQXGA (2560 x 1600)
    Hard Drives
    2 TB 4 x 4 NVMe SSD
    PSU
    USB-C / Thunderbolt 4 Power / Charging
    Keyboard
    Backlit, spill resistant keyboard
    Mouse
    Buttonless Glass Precision Touchpad
    Internet Speed
    1Gb Up / 1Gb Down
    Browser
    Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
    Other Info
    WiFi 6e / Bluetooth 5.1 / Facial Recognition / Fingerprint Sensor / ToF (Time of Flight) Human Presence Sensor
Thanks. I will check out the Dell Update Universal Application
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 103.40 gigahertz Intel Core i7-377032 mbNVIDIA Quadro K600
OS
Windows 10
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
Dell
CPU
3.40 gigahertz Intel Core i7-3770
Motherboard
Dell Inc. 0C3YXR A01
Memory
32 mb
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA Quadro K600
Sound Card
Realtek High Definition Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
DELL E228WFP

My Computers My Computers

System One System Two

  • At a glance

    Win11Intel® Core™ i7-1255U16 GB DDR4-3200 SDRAM (2 x 8 GB); 512 GB PCIe...
    OS
    Win11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    2023 HP Pavilion 15t-eg200
    CPU
    Intel® Core™ i7-1255U
    Memory
    16 GB DDR4-3200 SDRAM (2 x 8 GB); 512 GB PCIe® NVMe™ M.2 SSD
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080

  • At a glance

    Win 11 23H213th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-13700T 1.40 GHz500GB Samsung M.2 SSD WD HD 1TB RAM 16GBGForce RTX 3050
    Operating System
    Win 11 23H2
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP AIO
    CPU
    13th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-13700T 1.40 GHz
    Motherboard
    HP
    Memory
    500GB Samsung M.2 SSD WD HD 1TB RAM 16GB
    Graphics card(s)
    GForce RTX 3050
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    500GB Samsung M.2 SSD
    WD HD 1TB
Also looks like your machine has intel IRST driver. Read the tutorial how to install that during installation
 

My Computers My Computers

System One System Two

  • At a glance

    Win11Intel® Core™ i7-1255U16 GB DDR4-3200 SDRAM (2 x 8 GB); 512 GB PCIe...
    OS
    Win11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    2023 HP Pavilion 15t-eg200
    CPU
    Intel® Core™ i7-1255U
    Memory
    16 GB DDR4-3200 SDRAM (2 x 8 GB); 512 GB PCIe® NVMe™ M.2 SSD
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080

  • At a glance

    Win 11 23H213th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-13700T 1.40 GHz500GB Samsung M.2 SSD WD HD 1TB RAM 16GBGForce RTX 3050
    Operating System
    Win 11 23H2
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP AIO
    CPU
    13th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-13700T 1.40 GHz
    Motherboard
    HP
    Memory
    500GB Samsung M.2 SSD WD HD 1TB RAM 16GB
    Graphics card(s)
    GForce RTX 3050
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    500GB Samsung M.2 SSD
    WD HD 1TB
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