The tour
Click through it.Every real screen.
From the USB stick to your first Windows app. Click the highlighted button on each screen, just as you would on the real thing, or use Next.
Install, step 1 of 8
Start from the USB stick
Plug in the stick, start your PC from it and choose Install Wild OS. You can also try it first without touching your disk.
Install, step 2 of 8
Quick checks
The installer checks power, space and internet, and explains in plain words how to fix anything that isn't ready.
Install, step 3 of 8
Your keyboard
Detected for you. If it's wrong, pick another layout and try it in the box.
Install, step 4 of 8
Where to install
Alongside Windows, replacing it, or set up the disks yourself. Alongside lets you drag to share the space.
Install, step 5 of 8
Encryption, on by default
Your disk is encrypted with your password, and you get a recovery key in case you ever forget it.
Install, step 6 of 8
Check, then install
Everything you chose, in one place, with a Change link next to each.
Install, step 7 of 8
About ten minutes
A progress bar you can actually read, and what's happening at each stage.
Install, step 8 of 8
All done
Take out the USB stick and restart into Wild OS.
First start, step 1 of 8
Unlock your disk
One password at start-up unlocks your encrypted disk. You can use the same one to sign in.
First start, step 2 of 8
Region and language
Set from your keyboard choice already. Just check and carry on.
First start, step 3 of 8
Get online
Choose your network, or skip it for now.
First start, step 4 of 8
Your account
A local account on this computer. No email, no online sign-up.
First start, step 5 of 8
Make it feel like home
Taskbar position, light or dark, and an accent colour. All changeable later.
First start, step 6 of 8
Bring your files across
Wild OS finds your Windows drive and copies Documents, Pictures and more.
First start, step 7 of 8
Your privacy
Everything that would share data is off by default, and explained in one line each.
First start, step 8 of 8
Your Windows programs
Programs found on your Windows drive, with what each will need.
Everyday, step 1 of 7
Your desktop
Files, your apps and a Windows app running side by side. The taskbar is where you expect it.
Everyday, step 2 of 7
Start
Pinned apps and your recent files. No adverts, no suggestions you didn't ask for.
Everyday, step 3 of 7
Search stays on your computer
Apps, files and settings as you type. Nothing you type is sent online.
Everyday, step 4 of 7
Quick settings
Wi-Fi, sound, brightness, notifications and the calendar, one click from the taskbar.
Everyday, step 5 of 7
Snap layouts
Hover over the maximise button and pick a layout, just like you remember.
Everyday, step 6 of 7
Alt+Tab
Every window, Windows apps included, in one switcher.
Everyday, step 7 of 7
Light or dark
Every screen is designed for both.
Windows apps, step 1 of 6
Install a Windows program
Double-click an installer you downloaded. Wild OS shows one clear dialog.
Windows apps, step 2 of 6
Windows mode, first time only
Wild OS checks your PC and finds the Windows 11 Pro licence built into it.
Windows apps, step 3 of 6
A couple of choices
Install Microsoft 365, and choose how much memory Windows mode may use.
Windows apps, step 4 of 6
It sets itself up
Windows downloads from Microsoft and installs itself. Close the window and carry on working.
Windows apps, step 5 of 6
Ready
Word, Excel, Outlook and your program are now in Start.
Windows apps, step 6 of 6
Never lose work
Shut down with unsaved work and it's all kept, exactly as you left it.
Privacy and control, step 1 of 6
Privacy at a glance
One page shows what's protected and lets you choose how strict to be.
Privacy and control, step 2 of 6
Asks before changing anything
System changes need your password, with a plain explanation of what will happen.
Privacy and control, step 3 of 6
Camera and microphone
Calling apps install their native versions, and any app asks before using your camera.
Privacy and control, step 4 of 6
Updates on your terms
Security fixes install quietly; restarts wait for you.
Privacy and control, step 5 of 6
See what's running
Task Manager shows everything, including Windows mode.
Privacy and control, step 6 of 6
Windows mode, under your control
Licence, memory, shared folders, camera and updates, all in one place.