Upgrade YOUR old Netbook for FREE

Have you uncovered ancient Tech gadgets while cleaning out your attic like an old Netbook? It might not just be fit for the trash just yet - with a Free modern Operating System upgrade we might get that vintage Laptop running like new again because it can't stay on Windows XP.
Software shown in video:
Linux Mint 19.3 XCFE edition
Windows 10 Home
Hardware shown in video:
Compaq Mini 702EA / HP Mini 1000 Netbook with 2GB of DDR2 memory
Chapter Times:
Introduction: 00:00
Chrome OS: 01:16
Linux Mint: 02:13
Windows 10: 04:17
The Winner: 06:58
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[@TheIK0X]

This video is surprisingly well made and enjoyable to watch for a channel that has only 2,2k subs. Great job, honestly.

[@ImLeeLoi]

Thank you Maurycy! Yeah, my microphone quality has improved since.

[@skraegorn7317]

The EEEPC is actually a fairly nice Puppy Linux machine. It’s super super lightweight Linux and the entire operating system takes up around 400 MB.

[@ImLeeLoi]

Thanks for the tip! Storage is never usually an issue with these netbooks though, it's always about how much ram they eat up because the web browser will use a lot!

[@skraegorn7317]

@@ImLeeLoi That’s true. However this distro gets around that by not only using lightweight programs but it also runs entirely from RAM. So that means it’s not gonna eat up nearly as much RAM as something even as light as Linux Mint. If you want to know more, check out Explaining Computers’ video “Linux for Old Laptops”.

[@lilithgrace1175]

Great work on this video! I stumbled across it on my Roku's iteration of KZbin -- yes, I'm a weirdo who watches KZbin tech videos on my TV! -- and was so impressed with it and your Surface Go Playlist series that I went to my desktop, logged into KZbin, and subscribed to your channel. Thanks for sharing such great work. Best wishes to you -- and your Windows XP-loving gran! -- for a safe and happy 2021. Be well.

[@ImLeeLoi]

We stan a Roku user - nothing weird at all. Thanks for supporting the channel and I'm delighted you are enjoying the videos - I hope you have a great holiday, this comment made my day!

[@maddoxzakai2479]

I know I'm quite off topic but does anybody know a good website to stream new tv shows online?

[@CubeComputerChannel]

Signing into Windows 10 with a Microsoft/Live account is *not* mandatory. When setting up Windows 10, instead of connecting to the internet, instead choose "I don't have internet". It will then allow you to create a local user account.

[@ImLeeLoi]

Great Pro-Tip!

[@StrixWar]

Used a Compaq mini until 2015. Loved it

[@TeacherTrainerMadrid]

This is a great video. I sent it to one of my students who has an old netbook and wants to keep it working. Thanks a lot! Keep up the great work with your videos.

[@ImLeeLoi]

Thanks Dude! Hopefully they can do enough with it to continue their studies over the finish line. :)

[@TeacherTrainerMadrid]

I spoke to him and he found his solution. He enjoyed watching your video as well.

[@rootcanal7188]

Thanks for the video. I have an old Acer netbook with Windows 7 on it. I downloaded a 32-bit version of Lubuntu, and flashed it to a USB drive, using Rufus. With Lubuntu, web pages loaded okay, but KZbin was very sluggish. Is there a way to make KZbin run faster on these old computers?

[@TheKingArabia]

Thank you very much for the great informative video.. You've answered all of my questions. I am going to try to revive an old Sony Vaio (Intel N270) to take on a vacation to watch films/youtube. I am going for the Linux Mint Xfce.. Cheers!

[@ImLeeLoi]

Congratulations! I wish you the best of luck with this project.

[@RoswelliVideos]

Just a heads up, I recently got two of these intel Atom Netbooks. An MSI U135DX with an Atom N455 (1C,2T) and an Asus Eee 1015PX with Atom N570 (2C,4T). They are infact 64 bit processors... and of all things to run incredibly well on them, Windows 8.1 (albeit with some bloat removed) actually won it for me. And yes, Neverware Cloudready's 64bit OS does work on them.

[@ImLeeLoi]

Congratulations! I'm glad Windows 8.1 worked out for you!

[@geraldbantolino3475]

Someone want me to fix & clean an old notebook an Aspire one d255e with intel atom N455 (1.66ghz, 512kb cache)(yes, it has 64-bit instruction set i can confirm that because I've searched it on intels website), Ram is shit it's 1gb ddr3 but i will upgrade it to 2gb if needed sadly it is on a single channel(that's the maximum ram supported of this cpu), storage is a 250 hdd but i will upgrade it to 60gb ssd if needed. I was wondering, what is the optimal OS that i can install? I have been researching for about 4 hours now, i want to end this journey. If possible my preference that it can run android apps(PlayStore too), wifi connection isn't unstable, office essential like zoom, msgr, Microsoft offices, KZbin too. I'm planning to give it to my cousin for online classes if the client is planning to give me the notebook if i ever fix it. In perspective x86 android, Chrome OS would be good but I'm open for suggestions please help me if want or can.

[@linuxuser9576]

For windows users i recommend Windows 8.1 32 bit as perfomance is the same as Linux Mint with smooth 480p KZbin, web browsing and decent fps on older games and 1gb ram runs very well on 8.1.

[@ImLeeLoi]

A lot of Recs for 8.1 in the comment section - cool.

[@hairystyles4212]

thanks for posting this! I might get on board with linux again for my netbooks lol. BTW, you don't have to sign in to a Microsoft account (4:43) if you skip connecting to wifi during installation ; )

[@ImLeeLoi]

Great tip!

[@DavidBealeakaFKD]

Thanks for this, my old mini is an Asus T102 "transformer" running a Atom X5-Z8350 with 4GB ram. It has Windows 10 and runs - well walks as it is slow. I'm thinking of loading Linux and hope to get it to boot from the SD card or plug in USB. Primary purpose will be to run "G-Code Sender" a program to run my CNC machine. As a device to operate another device it may have a purpose for some years (hopefully past the end date for Windows 10 - but it can be disconnected from the internet and just used as a controlling device. Considered getting another Pie, have one for my 3D printer, but Pies are hard to come by. And I already have this unit collecting dust. Been two years since you did this video - any changes I should know? I have googled up Linux on this particular unit. Seem screen rotation and sound are common issues.

[@ImLeeLoi]

I would make sure that Linux can work your CNC machine. I do believe Linux Mint stopped supporting 32 bit shortly after I made this video unfortunately - like I jinxed it so you'd have to run the last version that supports 32 bit. Your best bet could likely be crawling it on Windows 10. 4GB should really help you out though on Linux!

[@DavidBealeakaFKD]

@@ImLeeLoi Thanks - "G-Code Sender" which is all I need to run on the computer attached to the CNC does come in Linux. I believe you are right though, I could strip down all unnecessary apps and programs and after Win10 end of life continue to use it off line, any updates would be done via USB rather than direct download. Make it a single purpose computer. I think ASUS bloats up the system a lot, most of it would be turned off, then uninstalled if not needed. I do see concerns about screen rotation issues converting this unit - and sound which is a mute point for this use - pardon the pun.

[@shalom3920]

I still have and use mine, it has 2gb ram, 860 Evo SSD, Linux Mint XFCE and Atom N450. Im unsure if i want to install Lakka OS for emulation or Zorin OS Lite lol.

[@ImLeeLoi]

Nice to hear that your Netbook is still working well!

[@destinglenn2456]

Hey, when you said that neverware stoped support for 32 bit processors in their os, it actually turns out you can install the 64 bit version of cloudready on a 32 bit processor. And it actually works pretty well... after installing the os drivers from the settings. I did that on my gateway netbook, and it works pretty good. And if you swap in a SATA SSD, (mainly SATA 1 and if the netbook supports SATA 1) it will run a whole lot faster. Would you mind taking it into consideration? I would recommend getting a Crucial SSD, (BX500 or MX500). It will make a big difference.

[@ImLeeLoi]

Destin Glenn Hey! So that’s great to hear, when I tried it at the time of recording this video it just didn’t work on this system. Maybe they changed some functionality since? The upgrades are a great idea - I wanted to make a follow up video I was actually going to put an SSD in and DIY change the color of the netbook however unfortunately the battery latch on it appears to be jammed so I’m still working on getting in there. Obviously I’m not going to prod at it with a knife because... it’s a battery so that’s been a real work in progress LOL. But yeah SSD’s are always great upgrades but the purpose of this video was for people stuck in quarantine at the time who were probably cleaning their homes out and finding old Tech and showing them cool ways to repurpose them without having to buy anything which is why Linux Mint turned out great - even on an SD card which many people would have lying around.

[@pacoreguenga]

should we still keep waiting for the followup to this video? I'm intrigued!

[@ImLeeLoi]

The Netbook died while I was trying to take it apart to the DIY spray job! :/ This video is so popular I may start scouting the net and find other old Laptops to revamp. :D

[@pacoreguenga]

@@ImLeeLoi i hope you do that!

[@chentz2d552]

Linux Lite would also be a good Debian and Ubuntu based OS to use on that Netbook... Great video!

[@ImLeeLoi]

Haha I settled on Linux Mint because it had the least offensive User Interface. ;) But if Linux Lite doesn't use a lot of RAM then it would be a great option to consider if you don't do a ram upgrade.

[@rjpdkaraokeatbp.2492]

I stayed on Windows 7 Ultimate in my netbook. Still, great for retro gaming😊

[@ImLeeLoi]

Glad this worked for you!

[@andrewbolivar6666]

I'm kicking myself for selling my Acer netbook. I really would love one right now. I went on vacation last year and bravely rode a roller coaster with a loop for the first time. In preparation I bought an action camera but it did not have a screen. Got home and found I did not get any of the footage. :( I have an iPad but travel with a Fire 7 tablet so I can keep the more expensive equipment at home. The Fire 7 does not have a USB port or file area (to my knowledge) to be able to preview action cam vids. So the need for a simple netbook is exactly what I need. I am glad I viewed your video to know XP is an unsafe OS now. So I am now in search of a >$100 netbook or tablet with USB port and file browsing capabilities and would be comfortable with Windows OS. I see the 32 gave you a bit of trouble and wonder if I could get a 64 type for the same budget. I miss the ultraportability of netbooks and the amazing price. I am looking for suggestions for a netbook that may have been one of the later models that would serve me well. I am not well versed in computer alterations to make the system faster. I am not looking to edit video, just assure myself that it did in fact record and have the ability to either post to Facebook or email to my inbox. Any advice and suggestions are welcome.

[@ImLeeLoi]

Hmm.. 64 bit would require even more ram. You may have to look at a modern day Chromebook. The netbook featured is 10 inches and a Chromebook is typically 11.6" but their bezels are usually much smaller making the difference up. Or maybe something like a Lenovo Duet tablet as that has USB to check your action cam footage. :)

[@hairystyles4212]

You can probably find an Acer aspire on eBay for like $30

[@MrJ0mmy]

I have a netbook i got free Intel Atom N270 2gb ram 8gb ssd gma 950 running a highly modified sp3 xp using the modded gma 950 driver i can run pc games from 2004 or older and some never games can emulate so many system like n64 ps1 mega drive gameboy advance gameboy colour ect that i run off a 128gb sd card i have also installed on the ssd puppy linux if i want to use the internet on it run really well for internet

[@hairystyles4212]

awesome I'm about to do this strictly for n64 and ps1 games

[@MrJ0mmy]

@@hairystyles4212 cool

[@RandomFandomOfficial]

Make a video about it?

[@ilhanhanci5554]

hey when you put a crystalhd decoder you can play videos at 720p

[@ImLeeLoi]

Great tip! :)

[@destinglenn2456]

Hey. I have an Operating system you might like! This is a Linux based operating system though. You can install the 64 bit version of two light distros. There’s Xubuntu, a light version of Ubuntu using the LXDE environment, or You can install Lubuntu, a more lighter version of Xubuntu, but be ready for some occasional Lock Screen flickering on Lubuntu with the more recent versions. You can install the older 18.04 version of Lubuntu, but that’s the last supported 32 bit version of the system. Let me know which one you prefer, personally, I would recommend Xubuntu. It will work better and you won’t get weird Lock Screen flickering on that OS. So please let me know! I like your videos!

[@ImLeeLoi]

Thanks Destin! Unfortunately the netbook has died but I will definitely try your suggestion in the future on the next lower spec machine I get my hands on! :D

[@muhamadrizkyananda]

I might be late on the party but when in Window 10 you can install myTube app for KZbin. Worked great but still quite buggy because that current KZbin's weird API.

[@ImLeeLoi]

Thanks for the recommendation! :)

[@watercat1248]

Yes that's what i thought about to install little version of Linux but i have i qustion which os is littler Loubund or Linux mind ?

[@ImLeeLoi]

Haven't used Loubund so can't say!

[@purplechili2512]

I have an Intel classmate 3rd gen atom with 1gb and I will try mint. I want it to mostly write stuff since keyboard is comfy to me. Can I run opera gx on mint? Edit: does it handle the drivers automatically like Win 10? I have enterprise 10 64 but I guess it won't work on it

[@ImLeeLoi]

It did handle all drivers except for Wi-Fi in my case. You might hit gold on your Intel classmate.

[@othinus]

The latest build of XFCE no longer supports 32-bit CPUs. 😭 I used the official Raspberry Pi Desktop OS on my ASUS EEE PC X101ch that has 1gb of RAM. This Debian based distro is lightweight, it only uses 170mb of RAM after a cold boot. My network card is detected, as well as the trackpad. My only gripe is that I don't know how to enable the built-in webcam(I'm a total noob in terminal utalization).

[@ImLeeLoi]

Oh no! If this is the case, I must have used version 19 in my video which was the latest when I recorded this and it still will be supported up until 2023. I actually don't like Raspberry Pi OS which I reviewed with the hardware but I'm glad it worked out for you. :)

[@othinus]

@@ImLeeLoi I hope to see your netbook mod/upgrade video soon. Stay safe and 🍺 from Philippines 🇵🇭!

[@damionfairweather1371]

Hi can you please help me factory reset my hp minni 110 computer

[@ImLeeLoi]

It likely can't be factory reset. You should youtube "how to re-install windows 10 on my laptop" or "how to install linux on my laptop"

[@moshesabovich9362]

windows 7 lite edition with avast antivirus and only office work great as well on 1gb atom, with a lite version that u can make yourself it lets you do readyboost even if the system disc is an ssd

[@ImLeeLoi]

Security Support for Windows 7 has ended and the point was getting the Netbook owners onto the latest platforms that would still be supported.

[@moshesabovich9362]

@@ImLeeLoi I have a great antivirus with firewall so I am fine thank God

[@ilyaa643]

I have a netbook that ran win7 starter. After trying to install arch from a usb to another usb i broke the windows install and pirated windows 7 professional. i want to run some old games on my netbook and i want to know if downgrading to xp will improve performance (i dont care about security what so ever). Also for linux i think lubuntu might be a better choice. LXDE is more lightweight than XFCE or whatever mint is using. And if you have something that's some how slower than a netbook than you can install something like arch with a WM instead but thats really not for your average Joe

[@ImLeeLoi]

Great suggestions. I think yes because Windows XP has nothing running in the background you would getter better performance but it would be REALLY unsafe to use.

[@ilyaa643]

@@ImLeeLoi I guess. Not that i wont be able to just reinstall if a virus corrupts my hdd or something. Also i think it would actually be a bit safer than people think since xp has a really small amount of users the vulnerabilities present in xp wont be exploited enough as 2010 or something. I mean if you have Windows 98 the probability of you getting a virus is less than a car crashing in your window. Also i found debian to be the best distro on these. Try antix linux it runs great even from a usb

[@zevilaga]

I like your detailed videos. I bet you would have much more followers with a better microphone setup. Cheers from Hungary!

[@ImLeeLoi]

Thank you! My new videos have better audio. Thanks.

[@riskidxer]

I use Lubuntu 20.04 on my Acer netbook Use LXQT it's choice for netbook and old hardware

[@ImLeeLoi]

Thanks for the tip!

[@fishmanloveslinux7978]

I have an ASUS Eee PC 900HD Netbook with Intel Celeron-M processor. Having less than 1 Ghz has been problematic. Being without funds I am dependent upon free software. Any suggestions?

[@ImLeeLoi]

Linux is your best bet, check the comments out here some other distributions of Linux has been recommended if Mint isn't performing fast enough.

[@fishmanloveslinux7978]

@@ImLeeLoi Thank you. I installed Puppy Linux and it is running like a champ. : = )

[@user-zn5wu1vm6j]

Can it be upgraded to 4gb ram or 8gb ram? And can we upgrade he ssd on it?

[@ImLeeLoi]

I think 2GB was as much as this got!

[@Nexussxz]

which is the fastest for intel atom n455?

[@ImLeeLoi]

Most likely Linux!

[@LooL932]

little trick for you: when win 10 will that you use a account then tipe admin in the textbox, after then in password admin too, soo an error display, klick okay and then you can use a local account

[@ImLeeLoi]

Or Microsoft should just give people the option. ;)

[@bluestonechief6462]

I have a question, does linux mint support 1 gb ram

[@ImLeeLoi]

The version I used at the time should because you can see how little ram it used.

[@georgevp]

Got a poor little Toshiba mini nb205-n325bl 1.6ghz/2gb/256gb hdd off ebay that came with Windows 10 Pro, and it ran like a slug! Put a ssd in it, and it also ran just as slow. Cpu was always maxed out no mater what I tried to fix it. Installed Windows 7 Pro and yeah still runs slow but might look into Linux next.

[@ImLeeLoi]

For Windows 10 to work you need to do a heap of optimisations, most that I've shown in the video and it will take quite some time to do. For less stress and more success I definitely recommend Linux Mint, it should run great off the SSD.

[@SxMx69Metal]

That would work again using puppy Linux. I have the same specs as you on hp mini 210-2100. I can still use Windows 10, but really slow. Puppy Linux fossapup 32-bit edition works great on this machine. I'm using it now to type this reaction. You may give it a try if you want to.

[@changename7680]

Hi I wanted to know what should I do (gateway netbook powered by core 2 solo u3500 coupled with 4gb upgraded ram with vista booted 32 bit). I tried installing linux mint 19.3 xcfe but got stuck at detecting drive in virtualbox, and could not find vt in the bios option, what's your advice coming from your wisdom

[@ImLeeLoi]

Hi Change name! I wouldn't recommend installing Linux with a Virtual Machine inside Windows Vista - this will be terribly slow. You have a decent amount of ram so you could try Windows 10 for free and see how your milage may vary. The proper way to Install Linux Mint is to delete all of Windows Vista and replace it with Mint. To do so you need to put Mint on a USB thumb drive, turn the computer off and on and as it first starts, boot off the USB thumb drive. When your computer turns on pay attention to what it first says regarding what things like F2, F8, F10 or F12 do. One of these keys when you first turn the Laptop on will allow you to select what to boot from. If this is your main Laptop please backup all your files first. This video assumes you're performing it on a spare Laptop you already own but if it's your daily driver, consider getting assistance before performing this upgrade. One thing for sure: Linux Mint should be much speedier than Windows Vista of all things! :)

[@changename7680]

Lee-Loi Chieng Thanks for the valuable time What is your say if I use lm and keep vista in dual boot as I don't have a working ex hd and a fully ownership of the other laptop as well Will it limit the performance and affect it

[@ImLeeLoi]

@@changename7680 If you manage to safely partition the hard drive then dual booting is a great idea but even in this video I had to Install Windows 10 twice as the first dual boot went wrong with how the hard drive partitioned itself. If your Computer can boot from an SD card like this Netbook could, this could be a great solution for you to install Linux Mint to the SD card. :)

[@changename7680]

Thank you very much for the video and information, I'll tell you what I did when i'll figure the stuffs right.

[@Luisppk2812]

Hi, If you want to help your speed from internet, try to update the wifi card . The original is from 12 years ago, so is very slow. Find another update wifi card compatible to your netbook, and will show the difference. Also, I recommend to try android os. There 02 versions: Prime OS and Bliss OS.

[@ImLeeLoi]

Well the point was for a Laptop that old what can you do without spending money!

[@Luisppk2812]

@@ImLeeLoi a WiFi card Is about from 01 dollar to 05 dollars. The only issue is finding the correct upgrade WiFi card. And about the OS... Is free. With both upgrades internet will really be used for many years.

[@bigjproduction898]

I have windows 10 on my netbook and it is slow as hell what’s can I do in the settings to speed it up .. I know u briefly mentioned that in the video but what direct setting do I need to change?

[@ImLeeLoi]

So if your having trouble here on Google look at disabling system visual effects along with reducing apps launching on startup.

[@bigjproduction898]

@@ImLeeLoi thanks for the help man , I will definitely give it a shot ... if it doesn’t work I will switch to the other OS you are using here

[@ImLeeLoi]

@@bigjproduction898 Linux is definitely faster it took me a weekend for Windows 10 as I said in the video to get all the updates installed, stop windows indexing the files and being able to disable all the visuals etc. :)

[@bigjproduction898]

@@ImLeeLoi yeah mine is definitely slow it’s pathetic...I can’t even surf the web on this crap

[@romatawazu8038]

do you have any display driver installed when you use widows 10.?

[@ImLeeLoi]

Yes I believe the GMA driver installed.

[@romatawazu8038]

Its possible then? Ive seen videos that intel gma crashes and may result BSOD every log-in in windows 10. Im still confused and still planning to update to win10. My Intel GMA is 3600

[@ImLeeLoi]

@@romatawazu8038 I don’t know about GMA 3600 but this is GMA 915 and I think GMA 3600 is newer so I have to assume that it would work...

[@welingtonelevandro]

I loved the video, I have a similar model, the HP Compaq Mini 110, would you like 3G (Sim Card) drives from it? Thankful if you have and can share, I can't find you in any forum ... and i need for my project sms marketing...

[@ImLeeLoi]

Don't have any - apologies.

[@welingtonelevandro]

@@ImLeeLoi Not problem, thank!

[@omarnayf0082]

hey discord is warking in these laptop or on

[@ImLeeLoi]

Probably very slow.

[@ds94703]

I have this exact netbook and need to put a new OS on it. I tried to upgrade to windows 10 -- not a good idea. Its so slow its practically unusable. the audio drivers and wireless drivers in the early releases dont work. I think Microsoft should just put out a very small footprint version of Linux.

[@ImLeeLoi]

Windows 10 takes a lot of tweaking to work semi decently. Good idea to use Linux.

[@DeanRendar]

also if they are tech up to date with a smartphone, they could just plug their phone to a hub with usb ports and video out cable to a monitor, our tech can do that already on $20 phones which might even out perform a netbook.

[@ImLeeLoi]

Absolutely! Sometimes in College I brought my iPhone and a Bluetooth Keyboard and took notes that way. This video though is about people who've found ancient tech in their attic and want to make it actionable - particularly those wanting a DIY project during Quarantine.

[@jericksonjaspe2374]

Can i still use my HP mini 210 with Intel Atom and 2GB Ram and 500GB HDD.. any suggestion what linux distro should i use :(

[@ImLeeLoi]

Use Linux Mint as suggested. :) It should work great.

[@jericksonjaspe2374]

@@ImLeeLoi What DE then...

[@ImLeeLoi]

@@jericksonjaspe2374 XCFE

[@jericksonjaspe2374]

@@ImLeeLoi I will try it out right now. thnk you :)

[@JudasPriestArmyChile]

Lubuntu.

[@jLvash]

im stucked at windows 7 😓

[@joso4497]

I got an old Netbook with 2gb of Ram an SSD and i use Windows 8.1 on it. It combines the good performance of Windows 7 Starter with the ability to run any program you want to on it. Please give win 8.1 a try in your next video.

[@ImLeeLoi]

A lot of love for Windows 8 in this forum! The Intel Atom I had was the 1.6GHz a lot of netbooks in the 08' era had.

[@joso4497]

@@ImLeeLoi It works wonders on this and is a lot more practical than linux

[@ImLeeLoi]

@@joso4497 I didn't even consider it tbh because the official system requirements said it needed 1024x768 and this was 1024x600 but good to know that it works!

[@joso4497]

@@ImLeeLoi Works Charmimg

[@aerooptical7578]

I currently updated my Samsung N150 Plus to windows 10... I ran into a lot of issues since this netbook i have only has ddr3 2GB ram, 64Bit, Intel Atom Single Core, 1024x600, and a dead battery... I had an issue where there is no process in my taskmanager and my CPU utilisation is on 99-97 and its stuck there... But i turned off some roothubs and network adapters in device manager and now its on 28-35... I hacked my computer to activate my windows 10 and ITS PERFECT... But youtube does not play 😔 not even 360p or 240p 😬💀

[@ImLeeLoi]

Try to use Firefox or Microsoft Edge browser and have no other tabs or applications open. Turn off graphics as shown in the article mentioned in the video. Hope this helps.

[@ashovid8915]

I m using my hp mini 110 3500 netbook with dual boot of Win7 and linux mint 64 cinnamon. Both oses are running well. I can play 480p video in youtube in both oses. On startup win 7 uses 528mb ram and Mint uses 487mb ram.

[@johnnybalahibo4295]

Any Suggestion for my HP Pavilion dm1 Notebook PC that will run Zoom App? (Tried Bodhi and MX but didn't work for Zoom) Specs: Microprocessor AMD E-450 1.65Ghz + 500Ghz 4GB DDR3 Memory 500GB HDD

[@ImLeeLoi]

With 4GB of ram and a dual core processor definitely give Windows 10 a try; if you really want Linux try Ubuntu as Zoom makes an official version for that platform on your Specs should be enough to run the main distribution, I don't think you need a special light weight version. The bottleneck I see is the old HDD, have you considered opening it up and popping in a $20 SSD?

[@johnnybalahibo4295]

@@ImLeeLoi Not yet tho.. Windows 10 eating my CPU that's why want to migrate to Linux

[@ImLeeLoi]

@@johnnybalahibo4295 Oh ok, Hmmm... Maybe try Lubuntu specifically if you're looking for a big performance boost. Zoom is also available for Debian Linux. Great news is Zoom is available for Linux Mint that I showed off in this tutorial so I'd definitely try Linux Mint XCFE if you haven't yet already. :)

[@johnnybalahibo4295]

@@ImLeeLoi Installing Linux Mint XFCE after i watched your video :)

[@aktifkullanc9398]

@@johnnybalahibo4295 try zoom extension of your browser. not the app

[@danielanju960]

I wanna ask a questions if u dont mind, what is the best open source office apps for linux? I mean the one that doesnt ruin my margins etc once i open it from microsoft office? Btw +1 like and sub from me

[@ImLeeLoi]

Hey Anju! Hmmm... You know as you see I didn't really test any and that's because I always find them incompatible with other peoples stuff so I mainly use Office online (Free) or Google Docs which is also free. :)

[@watercat1248]

Do you know what other you able to do in netbook That you are not able to do on Android, Play old PC games that is not graphics instead games Like jazz jackrabbit 2, half life 1 you also able to use netbook for little pc software's one other thing im sure the are same indei games that able to play on netbook as well

[@ImLeeLoi]

Good points!

[@firat5025]

Windows 8 is another very good alternative for Netbooks. I wouldnt install Windows Vista or 7 on a Netbook as they run very slow at basic tasks. Windows 8 however boots up in 29 seconds on my Inspiron mini 1012 with a N450 Atom Processor and 2 GB of RAM. Windows 7 takes more than 70 seconds to boot and Vista 66 seconds. Apart from that, it is way faster than Windows 10 and loads items quicker

[@ImLeeLoi]

I'm glad you got Windows 8 working on your Netbook, from what I'm aware that requires a minimum 1024x768 otherwise the whole OS wouldn't fit. I suppose though it's trying to determine the selling point of putting Windows 8 on the Netbook, you'll have to buy a license and if it's for speed, Linux performed the quickest. :)

[@firat5025]

@@ImLeeLoi Yeah, you are totally right but that is the only negative aspect of Windows 8 on a Netbook, but to be honest, Windows 8 Apps are not updated frequently, so I never use them. The Screen Resolution can be increased manually through regedit if you need it, but Windows 8 is pretty fast. On Windows Vista I got an Experience Index of 3,2 , on Windows 7 it was only 2,3 but Windows 8 gave me 4,0 ! Thats damn good for a Netbook from 2009/2010

[@magsinobernadette]

You deserve more likes and subscribe

[@ImLeeLoi]

Thank you! I'm glad you found this video helpful.

[@johnnymari]

I already got installed windows 10 and activated. It is working fine with my hp mini 1115nr netbook except for the triple low speed and horrible video streaming... Can I just install Linux Mint 19.3 XCFE edition or 20XCFE? I checked the linux website there isn't any 32bit version. I guess I just need to install 64 bit version. Is there anyway I can get the package that is already ready to install linux?

[@ImLeeLoi]

Linux Mint has an archive where you can download an older version for 32 bit like Mint 19. Use Balena Etcher to put it on a USB stick you can put inside your Netbook. I recommend installing it to an SD card if your HP Mini has one. That will allow you to keep Windows 10 on the Hard drive and Install Linux separately so you can experiment.

[@johnnymari]

@@ImLeeLoi Hey, I tried to install it but I just wasted three full days. I couldn't figure out. I am not a computer guy. Your video just showed how it worked but never showed how you got installed everything. Is there any good link that its shows how I can get installed and activated on my ssd drive?

[@ImLeeLoi]

@@johnnymari So I really wanted to do a 2nd video with an in-depth installation video but the Netbook actually died while I was trying to do that DIY video I teased at the end so I never got around to doing that. I'll look into acquiring a 2nd netbook as this video seems to be quite popular. Where exactly are You having the issues? Did you successfully use BalenaEtcher and put Linux Mint onto the USB thumb drive. If so you you need to press F2, F8, F10, F12 when your Netbook turns on. The key changes depending on the model so try with all of them. This will bring up system settings (BIOS) and in there you can set the order of Boot preference and making sure it's set to USB before hard drive. This means when the Computer turns on it will boot off the USB before Windows off the hard drive.

[@johnnymari]

@@ImLeeLoi I installed linuxmint 19.1.3 on my hp mini. My 64 GB that I used for linux os installation usb is not recognized by windows 10 anymore. I don't know how to reformat it for windows os. I can enjoy KZbin and other online videos (not in hd quality) but still good compare to windows 10. My mini laptop is now dual os. I got windows 10 and linux. But my battery is dead and bought a new one because I decided to keep the mini laptop. But the problem is that I cannot move around the device because I have to use it when only it is plugged in. I searched everywhere if I can buy the new or used battery. I found and bought a new on ebay but the bottom is too much jutted so I returned. Is there anyway I can buy your broken mini laptop's battery?

[@johnnymari]

Hey Lee-Loi, do you know how I can remove the linuxmint I installed and reinstall with cloudready? I was thinking about "chromebook."

[@deniahmetaj]

This is an older version of Cloudready USB maker that allows you to download 32 bit version, even if it’s from 2019 (who cares, much more recent than XP): web.archive.org/web/20191226162908/usb-maker-downloads.neverware.com/stable/cloudready-free/cloudready-usb-maker.exe After downloading it follow the steps to make your 32 bit installation drive for Cloudready OS, should be very straightforward and easy

[@ImLeeLoi]

Ahh you see I forgot to check Internet archive, I'll have to give that a go. You might have even inspired a future video (but obviously if I do you'll be fully credited!) :D

[@firat5025]

Windows 10 works till 1607 on old Netbooks. Starting with 1703 they dropped old Atom Processors as well as Graphics Drivers

[@ImLeeLoi]

I didn't know this! Does it just brick the Netbook or does the update just not install?

[@firat5025]

@@ImLeeLoi It will install normally, however it wont feel smooth. You can install the latest Graphics Driver, but several items, like the start menu, open up verry slow and buggy. I cant even scroll smoothly on 1703+. When I am using 1607, there is no upgrade to a newer version shown, as they just cut them off the line. Their EOL is in Janury 2023 (matching 8.1‘s EOL). However, if you install 1607 LTSB you can get updates till 2026. But there are no LTSB Licenses for private usage

[@knightsson1045]

So my uncle is a warden at a university, so last week, he found 2 asus eeepc netbooks still usable but slow...so what i did, i got a cheap 20 dollar ssd off ebay and installed windows 7 im actuallty surprised it was significantly faster so i decided to give both netbooks with the ssd and windows 7 to my cousins since they are young ones 14 so i decided to give her and her younger sister who is 10 1 netbook each...so far they dont find anything wrong 480 p video playback on tyoutube is just fine....

[@ImLeeLoi]

Congratulations! Glad you were able to find a new purpose for them and reduce e-waste.

[@DINGDONG-yf2xp]

I ordered one exactly the same, second hand from a dude who will install Linux. I want it to surf the internet for simple use... Does this worth???

[@ImLeeLoi]

Yeah if you got it for a great price, I mean tablets are also great for browsing the Internet but if you like the Netbook design then Linux Mint will allow you to do basic web browsing most definitely as you saw there with both KZbin and Netflix. This video was more aimed at people who might have one in their attic and want to repurpose it for free. :)

[@DINGDONG-yf2xp]

@@ImLeeLoi I ordered it for 45 € what do you think? Yes I prefer the design over a tablet. I have a tablet and I am not very fond of it

[@ImLeeLoi]

@@DINGDONG-yf2xp Yeah I think you should be very happy if you do not like the tablet interface. As you see in the video it has no issues with basic web browsing in Linux Mint.

[@MiKu-roProcessioni]

And after 2 years you didn't published the new video with the mods on this netbook... yet?

[@ImLeeLoi]

That netbook died! :(

[@MiKu-roProcessioni]

Oh, I'm really sorry 😔

[@blackmagic8351]

How can I boot windows on a netbook Android?

[@ImLeeLoi]

Hi there, Unfortunately Windows on ARM is not made publicly available so this is tricky. Linux may be your best bet.

[@blackmagic8351]

@@ImLeeLoi Hello!! My name is Mr.Julio What would i do from there

[@ImLeeLoi]

@@blackmagic8351 Research your Android Netbook on KZbin and see if there's any guides on installing a version of Linux.

[@blackmagic8351]

@@ImLeeLoi OK thank you very much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@rocraft173]

thats laptop you holding is laptop i am on rn my laptop died its had 4 gb ram but yeah........i miss that laptop...

[@ImLeeLoi]

Hopefully it can be fixed! 🤞🤞🤞

[@rocraft173]

@@ImLeeLoi thx... :D i couldnt play any games...

[@knerduno5942]

Spotify has their own repos, so you have have better luck with that with running Spotify

[@ImLeeLoi]

Great tip for other Linux Mint users to try! Thanks

[@MATAM29]

Xfce* not Xcfe

[@ImLeeLoi]

A noble mistake

[@BreaonSolomon]

it is XFCE

[@ImLeeLoi]

As many others commented; yes I am mistaken!

[@MultiSweetkisses1]

Should try out Ubuntu Budgie, it works better than Linux Mint

[@ImLeeLoi]

I'll definitely check that out if I get to revisit this again. Thanks for the tip! :)

[@TheKingArabia]

Netbooks > tablets

[@H34D5H07]

Dude, its not XCFE its XFCE.

[@ImLeeLoi]

Yep, my bad!

[@sohailahbalmer7094]

Anyone have luck running Google Meet smoothly in netbook ?

[@ImLeeLoi]

This I did not try. I think you might have success with 1 on 1 video call

[@lucianoramirez6111]

XFCE man. In fairness though google will still display the correct result. thankfully.

[@ImLeeLoi]

Yup! My bad! :/

[@madissiimkull]

Try ubuntu web remix

[@ImLeeLoi]

Will keep this in mind! :)

[@dinozaurpickupline4221]

fix audio buddy

[@ImLeeLoi]

Working on it!

[@saveeninternational7797]

I think windows 7 best for this old laptop.

[@ImLeeLoi]

Really? Why?

[@robertoveg]

Zoom running?

[@ImLeeLoi]

Not in this video (recorded before I realised ZOOM would be super hot) but it is possible on different Linux distributions like Ubuntu.

[@ilhanhanci5554]

windows 8.1 ist the best operating system for netbooks😇

[@destinglenn2456]

I agree. But now Microsoft has now locked it to having a product key for it to actually work. And windows 8 product keys are barely able to be found now.

[@hairystyles4212]

@@destinglenn2456 I have keys 😇 want the link?

[@romatawazu8038]

yes, im using it now, however metro apps will not run on it.

[@ImLeeLoi]

Glad you found something that works.

[@obatech6287]

@@Romikovec support will end but not your access

[@_Pausich_]

Love Linux and MacOS 🌙

[@ImLeeLoi]

S TIER operating systems

[@immanuelesimonelli]

Notebooks are better for computing

[@ImLeeLoi]

For sure

[@russellbrooks3622]

Netbooks that came with XP on them usually will not even allow a windows 10 install, and if they do, it doesn't work right. XP Netbooks also do not have the hardware necessary to handle high definition video, regardless of OS. If it came with XP or vista, it's garbage. If it came with windows 7, it should upgrade to 10 and work ok. Pay for a Windows License? LMAO.

[@ImLeeLoi]

As I say in the video if you can live with a watermark you can use Windows 10 for free but if you want a faster performing netbook for web video; Linux Mint was the superior option. Good day. :)

[@russellbrooks3622]

@@ImLeeLoi Tried this on an old XP netbook. Even with Mint XFCE or Xubuntu on it, video performance was no better. And loading any page on the internet was horribly slow. Also, most XP and Vista netbooks were 32-bit architecture. Decent hardware for recent operating systems hit the market around 2009-2010, running windows 7. Most of these still work just fine with any OS.

[@ImLeeLoi]

@@russellbrooks3622 Interesting! As you saw in my video I had noticeable improvements but I'm glad Windows 7 still works well for you.

[@russellbrooks3622]

@@ImLeeLoi I don't use windows 7. Haven't for years. I mainly use MX Linux, though I still use windows 10 for some things. A netbook that was built for windows 7 will run windows 10 or any linux distro just fine. If the netbook was built for vista or earlier, it's pretty much useless now. That's what I was saying.

[@JonnyInfinite]

I like your videos but dude, get a dedicated microphone. Sounds like you're in a toilet....

[@ImLeeLoi]

HA! First time I heard the toilet comment but yeah I gotta step up my audio game; so it seems like the Rode Video Mic Pro is a hit with... No one! Actually wearing a Lavalier in my next video dropping in a few hours for new features in Mac OS Big Sur! It does sound better!