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windows 10 end of life switch to linux lite free runs on old pcs linux lite explore download support wiki donate contribute download now donate linux lite close explore download support contribute donate status windows 10 ended on 14 october 2025 windows 10 is end of life give your pc a second life 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 download linux lite free how the switch works what end of life means for you on 14 october 2025 microsoft stopped supporting windows 10 your pc still turns on but it is now increasingly exposed no more security updates new viruses and exploits will not be patched an unsupported windows 10 is a growing target for malware and ransomware windows 11 won t install millions of perfectly good pcs fail the windows 11 hardware checks tpm cpu microsoft s answer is to buy a new machine you don t need a new pc your computer isn t the problem the software is linux lite keeps your hardware secure useful and fast for years to come why linux lite is the ideal windows 10 replacement linux lite was built for exactly this people leaving windows who want something familiar light and free light on old hardware runs smoothly on 10 year old laptops and desktops that crawl under windows just 2 gb of ram needed familiar windows like a start menu taskbar and desktop that feel instantly familiar no steep learning curve for windows users secure updated free regular security updates keep you protected the thing windows 10 no longer gives you 100 free no licence no subscription no cost on as many computers as you own funded by the community everything included web browser email libreoffice opens word excel files media player and more ready on first boot help when you need it a built in help manual plus a friendly community forum make the move painless even for total beginners switching is easier than you think you can try linux lite from a usb stick without touching your hard drive three simple steps 1 check download 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 2 create a usb try it live 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 3 install enjoy happy with it install in minutes with a guided setup stuck at any point the support page and community forum have your back windows 10 to linux lite common questions is linux lite really free 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 will linux lite run on my old windows 10 pc 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 can i try it before installing 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 what happens to my programs and files 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 is it safe now that windows 10 no longer gets updates 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 is it good for beginners switching from windows 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 don t retire your pc rescue it join the many former windows users who gave their computer a second life with linux lite free fast and friendly download linux lite free explore the features linux lite your gateway to a simpler more secure computing experience lightweight fast and user friendly quick links home explore download mirrors donate feedback contribute hardware database benchmark artwork myai support forum wiki terms of service status page linux lite 2012 all rights reserved designed with for the linux community