Zorin OS

Built for exactly this move. The Zorin Appearance app switches the desktop to a Windows-style layout in a couple of clicks, Windows App Support runs many Windows programs, and launching a Windows installer prompts the software store to suggest a Linux alternative instead. Zorin OS 18 arrived the day Windows 10 support ended, October 14, 2025, and gets updates and security patches until at least June 2029. The free Core edition covers what most households need; Pro adds premium layouts, extra apps and support for $47.99. Treat the Windows app support as a bonus for smaller programs, not a way to carry a whole Windows toolkit across.