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The thread discusses issues with installing Windows 10 on an older Dell Inspiron 3542 laptop, with the original poster experiencing failures at the final setup step despite multiple attempts. A responder suggests that the hardware is too outdated for Windows 10 and recommends upgrading BIOS and RAM or switching to a Linux distribution like Ubuntu. Another user advises avoiding the latest Windows 10 editions and instead using an older version (1511) for better compatibility, implying that the hardware limitations are a significant obstacle. The overall sentiment indicates that the hardware is not well-suited for current Windows 10 versions, with suggestions leaning towards either hardware upgrades, alternative OS, or purchasing a newer device.
Aditya Ratan Vyas

Aditya Ratan Vyas

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Whenever i try to install windows 10, when it reaches the final step when it get restart after restart it prompts Windows Setup could not configure Windows to run on this computer's hardware. I tried fixing it more than 10-20 times with every method on youtube and web. PLEASE HELP ME
My Laptop Configuration :-

OS Name Microsoft Windows 7 Professional
Version 6.1.7601 Service Pack 1 Build 7601
System Manufacturer Dell Inc.
System Model Inspiron 3542
System Type x64-based PC
Processor Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-4005U CPU @ 1.70GHz, 1700 Mhz, 2 Core(s), 4 Logical Processor(s)
BIOS Version/Date Dell Inc. A16, 9/2/2020
SMBIOS Version 2.8
Boot Device \Device\HarddiskVolume1
Installed Physical Memory (RAM) 4.00 GB
 

ussnorway

ussnorway

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that system is too old for Windows 10 but Ubuntu® 12.04 should be ok

the other [risky] option is upgrade the bios and Ram to something that can [and i mean just the min needed] then take W10 but you will spend more on parts than the system is actually worth and it will not run it well

spend your money on a refurbished W10 laptop is much better bang for your buck
 

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