Cannot install windows 10

Question

Hi guys,

I have an old lenovo laptop (ideapad y530 (2009))  It was previously running windows vista 32 bit. I tried to install windows 10 32 bit on it. But after booting up from the usb I keep getting the "critical process died" error. How can I fix this? I can install ubuntu perfectly fine. Only windows 10 seems to have this issue. 

Specs:

Intel core 2 duo 2.0 Ghz

Ram: 4GB

Answer 1

Hello NipunK, how are you?

Welcome to the Microsoft Community!

My name is Paloma B., I'm an independent advisor, I'm here to help you in the best possible way.

I understand that you have trouble installing Windows 10 on your computer.

Please check if following the exact procedures of the thread below the problem still persists.

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/insider/wiki...

I hope this can help you, just a suggestion, you mentioned your a very old computer that still used Windows Vista, check with the manufacturer's website, if you have drivers for Windows 10, if not, you may have problems with try to use Windows 10.

I await news.

If these procedures helped you in any way, please click on "I solved my problem" and also mark as an answer, so you can help others users.

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Answer 2

Did you create Windows 10 installer using Windows 10 Media Creation Tool?

Check Lenovo support website and download and install the latest driver for your device : Home - PC Support - Lenovo Support US

In case Windows installer failed, it will create log file in the location: Log files that are created when you upgrade to a new version of Windows (microsoft.com) 

You may boot into Windows Vista and look into these log files and it might show you what caused this error.