Uninstall Linux and Reinstall Windows 10 on Dell Latitude 5400

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This guide is specifically for Dell Latitude 5400 to uninstall Linux and reinstall Windows 10.

Download Windows 10 Installation Media

• Visit the Windows 10 download page.
• Select “Create Windows 10 installation media”.

Create a Bootable USB

• Plug in a USB flash drive.
• Run the downloaded MediaCreationTool_22h2.exe.
• Choose “Create installation media (USB flash drive, DVD, or ISO file) for another PC”.
  • Edition: Windows 10
  • Architecture: 64-bit
• Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process.
• Eject the USB drive when done.

Boot from USB

• Ensure the laptop is off, then insert the USB drive.
• Power on the Dell Latitude 5400 and immediately press F2 repeatedly to enter BIOS settings.
• In BIOS, navigate to Settings > General > Boot Sequence.
  • Move UEFI: SanDisk (or your USB drive) to the top of the Boot Sequence.
• Click Apply and exit BIOS.

Install Windows 10

• The Windows Setup should start automatically.
• Click Next, then Install Now.
• Select “Custom: Install Windows only (advanced)“.
• Delete all existing partitions. For guidance, follow this video.
• Proceed with the installation.

Complete Setup

• Follow the on-screen instructions to finish setting up Windows 10.