Will Zorin Pro run on a HP Windows 11 Desktop, the AI-Omni Desk 16L

[Ponce-De-Leon]

@Nowhereman

I don't use it much and haven't loaded much on it because of the AI stuff

When there is a NPU (Neural Processing Unit) in the CPU and You don't use it, there doesn't happen anything. So, You don't need to care about it. Use it like a normal Laptop.

@Nowhereman

My HP is brand new only a couple of months old.

Then it could be neccessary to install a newer Kernel but try it first and then You will see. For the Case, here are Instructions to install a newer Kernel:

[HOW TO] Easily install a later Kernel (Needs Net Connection)

Updated as of Mar 28 2025 To install the Mainline Installer: add the repository: sudo add-apt-repository ppa:cappelikan/ppa Update sources and install: sudo apt update && sudo apt install mainline Launch Mainline from App Menu or terminal, and select the kernel you wish to test. To use TuxInvader Kernel: These are not Microsoft signed, so Secure Boot must be disabled in BIOS Settings. Add repository: If using Zorin OS 16: sudo add-apt-repository ppa:tuxinvader/lts-mainline If usi…