Upgrade YOUR old Netbook for FREE 

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

Great work on this video! I stumbled across it on my Roku's iteration of RU-vid -- yes, I'm a weirdo who watches RU-vid 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 RU-vid, 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.

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.

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.

Used a Compaq mini until 2015. Loved it

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.

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 ; )

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!

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

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.

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.

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 RU-vid was very sluggish. Is there a way to make RU-vid run faster on these old computers?

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

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

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 ?

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

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

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

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.

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.

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?

which is the fastest for intel atom n455?

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

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?

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

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

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

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.

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

hey discord is warking in these laptop or on

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

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 :(

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).

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

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!

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...

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

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

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.

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?

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

You deserve more likes and subscribe

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

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.

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

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

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

How can I boot windows on a netbook Android?

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 😬💀

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.

im stucked at windows 7 😓

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.

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.

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

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

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???

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

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

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

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

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....

Xfce* not Xcfe

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

it is XFCE

Netbooks > tablets

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

Anyone have luck running Google Meet smoothly in netbook ?

Try ubuntu web remix

Dude, its not XCFE its XFCE.

fix audio buddy

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

Zoom running?

I think windows 7 best for this old laptop.

Love Linux and MacOS 🌙

windows 8.1 ist the best operating system for netbooks😇

Notebooks are better for computing

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.

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