Stripped down Windows version for old notebook

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  1. RMorgan

    RMorgan Audiosexual

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    Hi guys,

    Do you know where I can download a super stripped-down Windows image to setup a karaoke system on an old notebook?

    I was considering Linux, but I'm having trouble making it recognize the USB mixer.

    Thank you!
     
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  3. Putinaros22

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    windows 8 , 10 , 11 ? Go to rutracker and download Win 10 22H2 19045.2728x64 which is a lite on cpu etc version with many functions disabled
     
  4. RMorgan

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    Thanks! I'll give it a try. It's a super slow notebook with an Intel Celeron processor. I'm not sure which Windows version it can handle.
     
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    windows xp, don't connect it to the internet. I use it for several old notebooks like the one I run my auto diagnostics on

    if it only takes 4gb of ram max a 64 bit operating system is a waste, so xp works fine. if its 64 bit capable and has sufficient ram
    windows 7. Just disable services you aren't using like fax and remote access in windows services.
     
  6. GeoffreyMcJefferson

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    I'd try Windows 7. Just don't visit any sketchy websites with it (as there are no more security updates) and you should be good.
     
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    you gotta check what Windows version was supported when it comes to drivers, chipset etc..,
    if it's older laptop, then Windows 7 64bit, if it's even older, then Windows 7 32bit,
    if it can't run Windows 7 at all, then it won't run karaoke reliably
     
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    Hey guys,

    I just installed a Windows 10 22H2 lite version from Rutracker, as recommended by @Putinaros22 and it's running super smoothly.

    Thanks everyone for the help!
     
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