A:AnswerOpen up "This Computer" ( you might have it listed as "My Computer"), open the CD drive that has the disk in it. When the disk opens, click on the "Set Up" file. It should then self install.
A:AnswerHey Jim,
We did some research and found this link that might help you out: https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-hardware-winpc/are-dell-inspiron-1545-laptop-and-dell-v515w/cdccad0b-addb-4870-9e5f-adc2024162ad
For more assistance, contact Microsoft Customer Support.
A:AnswerI recommend identiying what processor you have and search to see if it’s architecture is compatible with Windows 10. Windows 7 might work if you can still find it. You can also try a Linux version. Some of my oldest computers can run on Linux.
A:AnswerIf you don't have the Windows password, you're pretty much stuck. From Windows XP and newer, the security for the PC is really locked down. I would suggest getting a new PC.
A:AnswerYou can download it from the Microsoft web site and create a USB install drive. I did this with a USB 3 drive and a computer with matching port. Much faster then using a CD/DVD.
You can start by looking at this web site. https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10
A:AnswerThe information you provided here is not enough to answer this question. read the systems requirements and check if you laptop meets those requirements.
A:AnswerIt’s a CD. However it includes a digital code. So if you go on Microsoft’s site, you can transfer the file you need onto a usb and then just input the code when it prompts you to. Hope this helps.
A:Answerthe other version is for 64 or 32 bit - the cheap one is just 64 bit (more 64 bit machines out there now days) - you have to stay with the same bit machine OS - you have to buy the 32 bit one - a few more bucks