How to Install Zorin OS 18 Linux (A Better Alternative to Windows)

If your PC is too old for Windows 11 (25H2 / 26H2), Zorin OS 18 is a powerful and beginner-friendly alternative to Windows. In this step-by-step tutorial, I’ll show you how to install Zorin OS 18 Linux, a modern, fast, and beginner-friendly Linux distribution designed especially for Windows users. Terminal Commands: 👉 https://tips2fix.com/how-to-install-z... In this complete guide, Daniel from Tips2Fix shows how to install Zorin OS, one of the best Linux distributions for Windows users, on older and unsupported PCs, without deleting Windows. ⏱️ Chapters: 00:00 – Why Zorin OS Is the Best Linux for Windows Users 01:24 – Who This Tutorial Is For (Unsupported Windows 11 PCs) 02:26 – Downloading Zorin OS 18 (Core vs Education) 04:15 – Checking CPU Requirements (SSE4.2 & POPCNT) 06:07 – Downloading Rufus & Preparing USB Drive 07:00 – MBR vs UEFI BIOS (Very Important) 08:46 – Creating Bootable Zorin OS USB with Rufus 09:49 – Creating Space for Dual Boot (Disk Management) 11:39 – Using AOMEI Partition Assistant (Free) 13:53 – Resizing C Drive Safely (No Data Loss) 15:49 – Booting from USB (F12 / BIOS Menu) 17:07 – Installing Zorin OS on Legacy BIOS 18:35 – Installation Options Explained 19:35 – Manual Partition Setup (Critical Step) 21:19 – Completing Zorin OS Installation 22:41 – Zorin OS Boots but Windows Missing (Problem) 23:18 – Fixing GRUB Bootloader (Terminal Commands) 26:52 – Dual Boot Menu Working (Windows + Zorin OS) 27:51 – Fix Windows Shutdown Issue After Linux Install 29:20 – First Things to Do After Installing Zorin OS 30:40 – Installing NVIDIA GPU Drivers 32:05 – System Updates & Optimization 33:28 – Running Windows Apps on Linux (Wine & Bottles) 35:06 – Linux Software Alternatives (LibreOffice) 36:45 – Gaming on Linux with Steam 37:18 – Final Thoughts & Recommendations Common Problems that may have fixed in this video: Zorin OS not showing after update Fix GRUB after UEFI Windows Update Linux missing after Windows Update ✅ You’ll learn how to: • Install Zorin OS 18 on Legacy MBR BIOS systems • Create a safe Dual Boot setup (Windows + Linux) • Make a bootable USB using Rufus • Resize partitions without losing data • Fix GRUB bootloader issues (when Windows doesn’t appear) • Solve Windows shutdown problems after Linux installation • Install NVIDIA GPU drivers correctly on Linux • Run Windows software on Linux using Wine & Bottles • Replace Windows apps with free Linux alternatives • Install and use Steam on Linux for gaming 🎯 This tutorial is perfect for: • Windows 10 users with unsupported CPUs • PCs without SSE4.2 / POPCNT • Core 2 Duo / Core 2 Quad systems • Anyone who wants a fast, stable Windows alternative #zorinos #linuxtutorial #tips2fix