Advice Request Good Linux Distro alternative for Windows 11 for old laptop

[stonjean633]

W11 25H2 files are live since last week. Until MS announce it officially, hold the upgrade so it saves you time.

Unless you don't mind doing a test trial and error with the bypass, feel free to go ahead and learn.

 

[DDE_Server]

It's near the bottom of the page I sent you.

i have tried the script that is mentioned at the end of the article you shared, but unfortunately, it did not work. Still, the Windows update cannot detect the Windows 11 update/upgrade as an option

 

[DDE_Server]

W11 25H2 files are live since last week. Until MS announce it officially, hold the upgrade so it saves you time.

Unless you don't mind doing a test trial and error with the bypass, feel free to go ahead and learn.

At the moment,i am doing the upgrade to version 24H2. I prefer to avoid the latest for unsupported devices to have a resolution for any known issues, as 24H2 has been released for a while and still has support till mid-2026. i am curious about security patches not quality improvement

 

[DDE_Server]

Currently upgrading following the above method. Hopefully,

it finishes successfully

 

[stonjean633]

That made sense. 25h2 could be buggy at first release making the early adopters " beta testers".

 

[TairikuOkami]

From my perspective there is no such thing as linux alternative to Windows. My mom only used the browser and cards (Solsuite) and I could not find any linux to fit it.

 

[DDE_Server]

From my perspective there is no such thing as linux alternative to Windows. My mom only used the browser and cards (Solsuite) and I could not find any linux to fit it.

The problem is not the learning curve for me, but a lot of purchased and activated software, which i need to find an alternative and it consumes time (This laptop is not used frequently ) i just want to keep it secure when it is used

 

[DDE_Server]

 

[DDE_Server]

 

[DDE_Server]

i have successfully upgraded with @Parkinsond video he has shared. Thanks alot. @simmerskool FYI

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[stonjean633]

Since it's an old machine, try to optimize that to make it run smoother by:
1.Disabling services which are not needed using services.msc
2. Install latest drivers by using Driver Booster
3. Keep using Defender or any light 3rd party AV

 

[DDE_Server]

Since it's an old machine, try to optimize that to make it run smoother by:
1.Disabling services which are not needed using services.msc
2. Install latest drivers by using Driver Booster
3. Keep using Defender or any light 3rd party AV

Thanks for advice.i am using AVG AV free / i am downloading a patch from Windows Update ( i may check Driver Booster free)

 

[DDE_Server]

i am facing an issue regarding the September cumulative update patch. any one faced this issue before ???

 

[stonjean633]

You can try to install that KB manually thru MS catalogs. Just google that KB# and see if that installs.

 

[DDE_Server]

You can try to install that KB manually thru MS catalogs. Just google that KB# and see if that installs.

It says the updates are not available for your Windows version. i am not sure if it's because this is the Windows Pro N version ?

 

[KnownStormChaser]

Try just restarting your computer and checking for updates again. Usually, it's just trying to install an update that is already on, or that it doesn't need. If this still happens after a few hours, try doing another in-place Windows upgrade.

 

[stonjean633]

I think you can ignore that. The KB is dated Sept 2024. We are on 2025. Try restarting and see if it's still there.

 

[Parkinsond]

i just want to keep it secure when it is used

IoT LTSC version of W 11 (or even W 10) will have security updates until 2034 and 2031, respectively.

 

[Parkinsond]

i am facing an issue regarding the September cumulative update patch. any one faced this issue before ???

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No; I just have reinstalled Windows now, and updated to the latest build successfully.

 

[Parkinsond]

It says the updates are not available for your Windows version. i am not sure if it's because this is the Windows Pro N version ?

Might be possible; why N version?