ReactOS is an open-source operating system. It’s easy to download and install, and its graphics feel very similar to Windows. It can run Windows executable files and apps, and it has an old-school Windows look from the early 2000s, like Windows XP.
Overall, it’s very user-friendly and easy to use and understand, without demanding high system resources. It’s also highly compatible with Windows drivers and can be used to run older, classic Windows applications. It doesn’t require much hardware, and technically it can be an alternative to the modern Windows 11 look if you want a more classic Windows-like experience.
It’s easy and convenient to use, not resource-hungry, and it works very easily in VirtualBox as well. The version I used felt stable, and I can see it being used as an everyday OS. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
React OS is good, but because it uses an old Windows-style look and graphics, it sometimes feels like an outdated experience. At times, these older visuals make it less attractive, and I don’t feel like spending a lot of time using React OS. It also has some limitations, and the settings can be hard to access; they aren’t very straightforward, so it’s not easy to set up the proper environment for use. Sometimes it becomes unresponsive or lags, and it can feel unstable and buggy.
It also has a very unpopular GUI similar to Windows NT, which, in my opinion, isn’t very appealing to users today. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
