My mom bought a used laptop absolutely riddled with spyware, linux isn't an option
Install official version from Microsoft website.
Open PowerShell;
irm https://massgrave.dev/get | iex
This authenticates Win and/or upgrades version Home/Pro
Do not pirate windows, just download straight from Microsoft. You don’t need to register
Well, it is technically "piracy" but it's amateur piracy. No need to get fancy with torrents and VPNs or whatnot. Just download the software and… not pay.
Now you have to activate it in order to change some settings.
Which is really easy with MAS
ISO download from Microsoft directly. Use Rufus to make an installer USB. Click the “I do not have a license key” option. Who cares about the watermark.
If the laptop came preinstalled with Windows you can likely reinstall the same version (Home or Pro) by using the utility from Microsoft to build a bootable USB drive, and it will auto-activate.
No need to pirate anything, you already have a license.
Safest image download would be from Microsoft website. You need activation? Look up Microsoft Activation Script (MAS) on Github. Read the readme on how to use it.
Here's a link for MAS for those who need it
It's a cake walk to use
I download it from Debian.org
Windows Debian edition is in reality the most stable and privacy focused Windows yet.
NGL I'm so tired right now I thought you were serious about there being a "Windows Debian Edition"
I even googled it lol
I do agree though that if your mum only uses the PC for like day to day browsing she'll never notice a difference if you put a Windows style skin on your preferred Linux distro. Hell she might notice it being faster all around to be honest.
Like using a puncture repair kit and duct tape to fix a condom after sex.
Just put one of the Linux distros on it that look like Windows. Install LibreOffice and lookalike programs.
And No, I don't care why you think you can't use Linux.
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Parsec doesnt work as host on Linux. Biggest reason I can't use it. I think you care just a teeny tiny bit.
You Linux fanboys are the worst. If you don't have anything useful to add to the conversation, then just keep scrolling.
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