Alienware Aurora R7 - Windows 11

After 256GB Hynix SSD failure:

• Aurora R7 User Guide (Setup and Specifications)
• Download rufus-4.11p.exe from GitHub
• Download Win11_25H2_English_x64.iso
• In PowerShell, confirm ISO file hash value:
  Get-FileHash Win11_25H2_English_x64.iso
• plug in 8GB USB thumb drive
• run rufus-4.11p.exe
  
• In START, select all options
  
    "Windows CA 2023" explanation
  
  
• disable Internet on the PC being installed
  e.g., unplug its ethernet cable.
• In BIOS (F2) disable secure boot
  Rufus thumb drive is not secure enough for Dell BIOS
  Windows 11 install still prompts for e.g. US keyboard,
  offers option to install on thumb drive..!!
• After Windows 11 installation, (F2) re-enable secure boot

check Event Viewer Administrative Events
  for Warnings and Errors

setup customizations