Successfully installed Win11 on a very old laptop but it is a pain

Lol, it is just for fun. Not a working device anymore

HDD definitely not a good choice for running Windows 11 as it needs a high hardware profile.

How did you manage to do this? I have an old laptop and would like to install Windows 11 on it.

Can you edit a word document smoothly? I highly suspect that

1.Optimize System Performance:
Disable Startup Programs: Navigate to Task Manager (Ctrl + Shift + Esc) > Startup tab and disable any unnecessary programs that run on startup.
Uninstall Unused Software: Remove software that you do not use, which can free up resources.
Adjust Visual Effects: Search for "Performance" in the Start menu, select "Adjust the appearance and performance of Windows," and choose "Adjust for best performance" to disable animations and visual effects.

2. Manage Storage:

Storage Sense: Use Storage Sense to automatically free up space by removing temporary files. Go to Settings > System > Storage.
External Storage: Consider using external drives for storing large files instead of keeping them on the laptop’s internal drive.

It is definitely not a good choice to run Windows 11 on such an old hardware. Windows 11 requires 8th Gen Intel CPU and 8GB RAM.

Replace with a new SSD. That could be much better for working with the old laptop.

Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager, then click on the Startup tab. Disable any applications that you don't need to start with Windows.