{"id":10,"date":"2025-12-11T00:48:28","date_gmt":"2025-12-11T00:48:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jiritsu-lab.com\/?page_id=10"},"modified":"2026-02-20T13:55:37","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T04:55:37","slug":"revive-your-pc-with-linux-jiritsu-lab","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/jiritsu-lab.com\/ja\/","title":{"rendered":"Linux\u3067PC\u3092\u3088\u307f\u304c\u3048\u3089\u305b\u308b"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Install Linux on an Old Windows PC (step by step Guide)<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>No Purchase Required. No Replacement Needed.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Microsoft has ended support for Windows 10. Security updates have stopped. And millions of perfectly functional computers are now considered &#8220;obsolete&#8221;. This site shows you how to install Linux on an old computer so you can keep using your Windows 10 PC safely after end of support. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2192 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/jiritsu-lab.com\/trying-linux-without-replacing-windows\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"13\">Start with the step-by-step guide<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">**Your PC still works**.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You don&#8217;t need to throw it away or spend any money.*<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Millions of computers are discarded every year &#8211; even though they still function reliably.<br>With Linux, you can give your old machine a <strong>fast, private, and modern<\/strong> second life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Is Linux?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Linux is a free, lightweight, secure operating system that runs beautifully on old hardware.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It gives you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Speed<\/strong> \u2014 even on aging laptops<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Privacy<\/strong> \u2014 no built-in tracking or data collection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stability<\/strong> \u2014 protected from viruses and bloat<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Zero cost<\/strong> \u2014 completely free<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A longer life<\/strong> <strong>for your PC<\/strong>, reducing unnecessary e-waste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Think of Linux as a clean, fresh start for your computer &#8211; <strong>with no pressure to buy new hardware<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most people use it for everyday tasks: web browsing, email, documents, and video calls &#8211; just like Windows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why Choose Linux Instead of a New PC?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Easy for Beginners<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Modern Linux distributions like Linux Mint offer a simple, familiar desktop &#8211; no technical background required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Save Money<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No need to buy a new device. Linux runs well on machines from 8\u201312 years ago. <strong>Systems with 4GB of RAM are still comfortable for everyday use, and even 2GB machines can handle basic tasks like web browsing and documents.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Protect Your Privacy<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Linux doesn\u2019t monitor your activity or require an online account to use your computer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Reduce E-Waste<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Most PCs end up in the trash not because they\u2019re broken, but because the software is outdated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Still have questions?<\/strong> \u2192 <a href=\"https:\/\/jiritsu-lab.com\/why-linux\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"15\">[Why Linux? &#8211; The Full Story]<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ready to Get Started?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-palette-color-4-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-border-color has-palette-color-5-border-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/jiritsu-lab.com\/trying-linux-without-replacing-windows\/\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:13px;border-top-right-radius:13px;border-bottom-left-radius:13px;border-bottom-right-radius:13px;box-shadow:var(--wp--preset--shadow--natural)\">View the Installation Guide<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This step-by-step guide will help you install Linux on your old PC &#8211; even if you&#8217;ve never done anything like this before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How It Works: The Complete 5-Step Process<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jiritsu-lab.com\/create-linux-mint-bootable-usb\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"240\">Create the USB<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jiritsu-lab.com\/try-linux-mint-without-installing\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"479\">Try Linux safely<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jiritsu-lab.com\/linux-mint-dual-boot-vs-external-ssd\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"481\">Choose how to install<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Install step-by-step<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get comfortable using Linux<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You&#8217;ll Learn:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How to create a bootable USB installer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to install Linux safely (without losing your files)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to set up Japanese or English keyboard input<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to customize your new system<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This guide is designed for complete beginners.<\/strong><br><strong>No experience required.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Latest Articles<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/jiritsu-lab.com\/windows-10-end-of-support-alternatives\/\">Windows 10 End of Support: What To Do If Your PC Can\u2019t Upgrade to Windows 11<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/jiritsu-lab.com\/windows-10-is-losing-security-updates-what-actually-happens-and-why-linux-is-a-safe-alternative\/\">Windows 10 Is Losing Security Updates: What Actually Happens, and Why Linux Is a Safe Alternative<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About Jiritsu Lab<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Jiritsu Lab helps people keep their computers longer, avoid unnecessary upgrades, and learn basic digital independence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I believe everyone deserves access to fast, secure technology &#8211; without being pressured to discard hardware that still does its job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to revive your PC or explore Linux for the first time, you&#8217;re in the right place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2192 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/jiritsu-lab.com\/about\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"27\">Learn more<\/a> about Jiritsu Lab<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Install Linux on an Old Windows PC (step by step Guide) No Purchase Required. 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You don&#8217;t need to throw it away or spend any money.* Millions of computers are discarded every year &#8211; even though they still function reliably.With Linux, you can give your old machine a fast, private, and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-10","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"blocksy_meta":{"has_hero_section":"disabled","styles_descriptor":{"styles":{"desktop":"","tablet":"","mobile":""},"google_fonts":[],"version":6},"page_structure_type":"type-3"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/jiritsu-lab.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/jiritsu-lab.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/jiritsu-lab.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jiritsu-lab.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jiritsu-lab.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10"}],"version-history":[{"count":38,"href":"https:\/\/jiritsu-lab.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1493,"href":"https:\/\/jiritsu-lab.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10\/revisions\/1493"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/jiritsu-lab.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}