No more security updates. Instead of buying a new computer or forcing Windows 11 onto old hardware, install Linux Lite — a free, fast, Windows-like operating system built for the exact PC you already own.
On 14 October 2025, Microsoft stopped supporting Windows 10. Your PC still turns on — but it is now increasingly exposed.
New viruses and exploits will not be patched. An unsupported Windows 10 is a growing target for malware and ransomware.
Millions of perfectly good PCs fail the Windows 11 hardware checks (TPM, CPU). Microsoft's answer is to buy a new machine.
Your computer isn't the problem — the software is. Linux Lite keeps your hardware secure, useful and fast for years to come.
Linux Lite was built for exactly this: people leaving Windows who want something familiar, light and free.
Runs smoothly on 10+ year-old laptops and desktops that crawl under Windows. Just 2 GB of RAM needed.
A start menu, taskbar and desktop that feel instantly familiar. No steep learning curve for Windows users.
Free, regular security updates keep you protected — the thing Windows 10 no longer gives you.
No licence, no subscription, no cost — on as many computers as you own. Funded by the community.
Web browser, email, LibreOffice (opens Word/Excel files), media player and more — ready on first boot.
A built-in Help Manual plus a friendly community forum make the move painless, even for total beginners.
You can try Linux Lite from a USB stick without touching your hard drive. Three simple steps:
Confirm your PC meets the modest requirements (1.5 GHz CPU, 2 GB RAM, 20 GB disk) — check your parts in the Hardware Database — then download the free ISO.
Write the ISO to a USB stick and boot from it. Linux Lite runs live, so you can test it on your real computer first — nothing on your drive changes until you choose to install.
Happy with it? Install in minutes with a guided setup. Stuck at any point? The Support page and community forum have your back.
Yes — 100% free to download, install and use on as many computers as you like. There is no licence fee, subscription or paywall. Linux Lite is funded by community donations.
Almost certainly. It needs only a 1.5 GHz CPU, 2 GB of RAM (4 GB recommended) and about 20 GB of disk space, and runs well on hardware a decade old that can't run Windows 11. Check your components in the Hardware Database first.
Yes. Linux Lite runs live from a USB stick, so you can test it on your actual computer without changing anything on your hard drive. If you like it, install from the same USB.
Linux Lite includes familiar software — a web browser, email, LibreOffice (compatible with Word, Excel and PowerPoint files) and a media player. Back up your documents, photos and music and copy them straight across.
Yes. Linux Lite receives regular, free security updates. Moving off an unsupported version of Windows is one of the best things you can do for your security.
Linux Lite is designed for people coming from Windows. The layout is familiar, everyday tasks work as you expect, and the built-in Help Manual plus the community forum guide you through everything.
Join the many former Windows users who gave their computer a second life with Linux Lite. Free, fast, and friendly.