Not a quitter by nature. I'm a little PO'ed at myself for writing that I was giving up (more like plain frustration). After that post, I spent numerous hours web surfing and watching Youtube videos. I realized that since I downloaded the ISO file and it was in my downloads folder, I could choose that location to run it from via the storage option under settings. I actually progressed to a point where Windows actually started to load. Problem is that it would go through the motions and then somewhere along the way I'd get an "oops, something went wrong" message and then it would stop. I tried three different times and all ended the same way. It would never tell me what the problem was. So, some questions:
1) Do you think it could be a bad ISO download?
2) My Garmin won't charge via the USB cable it came with either of my Linux Mint laptops but fully charged with my neighbors Windows laptop (I took Garak's advice and was able to accomplish the registration and downloads). The USB ports work fine when working in Linux Mint. My concern is if I can get Windows working properly in Virtualbox, will I still have issues trying to use a USB port for future updates.
3) Was it a fluke or will the Windows ISO file in my download's folder be OK going forward?
4) The first time Windows was going through the install process it came to a point where it asked for a license key. I just typed the one in that was on the bottom of the laptop. It didn't let me go any further after doing that. So, I started the process over and at that point I chose the "I don't have a license key" option and I was able to move forward. Then it came to a screen where I could chose a standard install, or a custom install. I chose the standard one the first time and it stopped cold and would not let go forward. The next try, I chose custom installation and that's when it seemed I was really making progress until the before-mentioned "oops" message appeared. Can someone help me understand, If I can get Windows to load correctly, how I'm going to satisfy the requirement for needing a license key for validation since it didn't like the one pasted on the bottom of the laptop.
Sorry for the wordiness. If my ramblings are confusing, please ask for clarification. I would really consider this a major accomplishment, especially for me, getting this process to work. Took me two weeks to get Linux Mint installed but I have never regretted it. That should tell you my level of tech knowledge. As always, thank you for your patience and guidance.