It’s tempting for that old laptop sitting in the closet, but is it worth the security risk? Probably not. If you need a lightweight OS, maybe it’s time to look at Linux or Tiny10.
If you need a tiny OS, look into Linux distros like Tiny10 (by NTDEV) or legitimate lightweight Linux options like Puppy Linux. But if you need genuine Windows, stick to the official Media Creation Tool. It might be a bigger download, but your PC (and your data) will thank you.
Acquire an untouched, authentic copy of the operating system directly using the official Microsoft Windows 10 Media Creation Tool. This ensures complete data integrity and system safety. 2. Implement Native Windows Compact OS Compression