You're trying to transition to Linux but encountering issues. Let me help clarify what might be happening.
You're trying to transition to Linux but encountering issues. Let me help clarify what might be happening.
I don’t dislike windows. It functions quite well for me, but I’m eager to seriously explore using linux and mastering it. Currently, I run it on a VM on my laptop. It has a Ryzen 7 7730u and its single-core performance is poor. This causes even Ubuntu in Hyper-V to slow down. The challenge with switching is this app download modal. This application is the exam tool from my university, but it doesn’t work on linux and fails on VMs (though the source mentions only VMWare and VirtualBox). Is there a solution to make it function?
You're experiencing slow VM performance possibly due to insufficient cores or RAM. What resources were allocated? Regarding the exam application, we can't assist with methods that intentionally avoid their guidelines. Also, note that cheating in tests is a serious ethical issue. Since the application supports only Windows, consider dual-booting or delay switching to Linux until after exams.
I possess eight processing units and am allocating all of them (Hyper-V supports automatic adjustment). I’m committed to honesty. My goal is to run Linux daily without needing to reinstall frequently. I prefer using Linux for learning purposes and don’t want to disrupt my single laptop for academic work. I aim to avoid unnecessary installations every few months.
Wine could help. Is your exam application not compatible with a web browser? Yeah, the main performance is solid. My Intel 8th gen CPU is slow when doing heavy web tasks. I haven’t used Hyper-V before—VMware Workstation seems faster. For learning Linux at a basic level, WSL is a good option.
Honestly, stick with windows for school and use the extra $50 for a second 50$ laptop running Linux. With Windows 11, many good 7th-gen Intel laptops are essentially free now.
I wouldn't keep trying to run it in other VM Solutions. Avoid challenging their detection systems since doing so might lead to serious issues. I also wouldn't use WINE here—it's unstable and the program may not work properly. Any problems could impact your exam or raise suspicions about malicious activity. If you rely on Windows Software for Work, School, etc., stick with Windows. Don't risk yourself just to run Linux. Neither software, job, school, etc., will consider your reasoning; they expect things to proceed as planned and expect you to comply. When you go against them, assume the worst. My advice is to either dual boot, get a backup system for Linux or Windows, or wait until after graduation.
Choose Windows if your software requires it. Avoid treating an operating system as a requirement just for the sake of it. Particularly when you believe Windows performs well for you. Would others attempt to fit a tractor wheel into a race car simply because they think tractors are impressive? Running Windows inside a VM still means using Windows. However, most purists now see you as someone who is too lazy to build their own Linux software. Edit: If you truly need a Linux application, explore WSL. Although you have no prior experience, many Linux enthusiasts report it works well. Launching W11 in a VM can undermine the purpose of using Linux on less powerful hardware—now you run Linux, the VM software, W11, and your app together.
On my campus, certain courses require using a specific browser during exams to keep students focused and prevent them from checking external sources online. It’s likely the same software is being used by others.
Hyper-V requires some resources for the host OS to function properly. Allocating all cores can overload the system, causing performance issues. A balanced setup—like using four cores and half the RAM—often works well. Ubuntu 24.04 on an i5-4690K performs adequately without noticeable slowdowns.