One Linux distro I keep around on external bootable media( DVD and thumb drives) is Zorin it originally billed itself as a "Work alike" for Windows 7. I've used it more than a few times when I needed to start a computer without running the internal system OS.
You can still download a couple of lighter versions and try it, they have changed directions slightly in the last few years, but the "Lite" version would probably be a good version to try.
Almost forget here's the website.
https://zorinos.com/
hmelton
You can still download a couple of lighter versions and try it, they have changed directions slightly in the last few years, but the "Lite" version would probably be a good version to try.
Almost forget here's the website.
https://zorinos.com/
hmelton