Chapter 1: Installation Overview - Dell Precision 3571 Re-Imaging Manual

CAUTION: This re-imaging guide is designed for system administrators. Do not attempt to re-image the system
if you are not an administrator or if you are unsure of the procedures. Failure to follow instructions may result in
permanent data loss.
NOTE: Information provided in this guide is applicable to computers with Windows 10 only.
NOTE: With the introduction of Windows 10, Microsoft has prioritized driver installations via Universal Windows Platform
(UWP) from the Microsoft Store. UWP applications replace Windows executable drivers and are a more secure method of
driver installation. Some domain administrators may place limits of Microsoft Store accessibility. If you have questions about
accessing the Microsoft Store for driver updates, contact your administrator.
NOTE: Dell recommends that you download and install the device drivers from the Dell
Installing device drivers from a non-Dell website can cause system performance issues, corrupt operating system files, blue
screen errors, unexpected shutdowns, or infect your computer with malicious software.
Device drivers must be updated when you reinstall the operating system using either a CD, DVD, USB key, or when you are
facing networking, graphics, sound or other hardware-related problems. Dell recommends that you install or update device
drivers if you have performed a factory reset of your Dell computer using the
factory-reset methods. This ensures that you have the latest device drivers installed on your computer and that the devices
function optimally.
Installing or updating device drivers may lead to the following improvements:
● Increases in system performance
● Patched security risks
● Expanded compatibility
● Fixed device issues
● Support for new features
However, if your computer is operating normally and there are no driver issues or updates being prompted by Windows, driver
updates may be unnecessary. Updating drivers unnecessarily may create new problems.
Review the importance of each driver update on the Dell
an update.
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Drivers & Downloads page before assessing the need to continue with
Drivers & Downloads website.
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