My backup computer runs fine even though it has 8.1 on it. I keep getting messages that it is unsupported. thanks for the thumb drive tip.
“My backup computer runs fine even though it has 8.1 on it. I keep getting messages that it is unsupported.”
Sounds like a perfect candidate for a Linux computer. And you can install Linux “along side” (Dual Boot) your windows and have both on the same computer.
And not lose all the files in there. In fact if you make it dual boot you can access and manipulate all your windows files even though you are in the Linux OS.
But you have to make an install/test drive stick first as he says. Here is how with windows after Win 7.
https://ubuntu.com/tutorials/create-a-usb-stick-on-windows#1-overview