Upgrade directly and keep your existing files, apps, and settings. Available for testing today.
We are pleased to announce that Zorin OS 18 has been released. 1 million downloads In just over a month after its release, it broke all previous records.
The response from users, tech reviewers, and creators around the world has been incredible:
“Zorin OS 18 is really very sophisticated and an excellent choice for those looking to migrate from Windows…”
– explaincomputer
“Overall, the ZorinOS team has taken a great Linux desktop OS and made it even better.”
– ZDNet
“I really like the look of Zorin… I thought it was an excellent feature for people coming from Windows.”
– XDA Developers
“Zorin OS is an excellent option for ex-Windows users… It’s one of the best free Linux variants that really feels like Windows”
– PC World
Learn about what’s new in Zorin OS 18 ›
What’s even more exciting is that More than 78% of these downloads came from WindowsThis influx of new users reflects our mission to provide a better alternative to Big Tech’s existing PC operating systems,
We want to take this moment to say a huge thank you to everyone who has downloaded, shared, and supported our biggest release to date. Your enthusiasm is what drives us to make Zorin OS even better!
Zorin OS upgrade from 17 to 18
We are also pleased to announce that today we are officially launching the upgrade from Zorin OS 17 to 18.
This upgrade path is in early testing and is currently only available to users Zorin OS 17 Core, Education, and Pro version. Upgrading now will allow us to collect feedback and fix bugs to improve the user experience before its full stable launch in the coming weeks.
This upgrade path is designed to allow existing Zorin OS 17 users to directly upgrade their computers to Zorin OS 18, without the need to reinstall the operating system. This means you’ll be able to keep your files, apps, and settings while taking advantage of the new features and improvements in Zorin OS 18.
How to upgrade from Zorin OS 17 to 18 (in testing)
alert: This upgrade path is not yet recommended for production machines. Upgrading during the trial period may cause stability issues or breakage on your system.
- To avoid data loss, please back up important files on your computer to an external drive or cloud storage service. See how to back up your files ›
- Install the latest software update by opening the Zorin menu → System Tools → Software Updater and following the on-screen instructions.
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Open Zorin menu → Utilities → Terminal and enter this command:
gsettings set com.zorin.desktop.upgrader show-test-upgrades true - Follow the instructions in Step 3 of this guide to complete the upgrade process.
This upgrade option will be available to all Zorin OS 17 users once the testing period is complete in the coming weeks. Upgrade Zorin OS Application. Stay tuned to our newsletter to be the first to know when the upgrades will be enabled for everyone.
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