Downloading highly compressed OS files from third-party websites carries risks that every user should know:

Would you like help finding a legal lightweight OS instead?

Compressed files are attractive for several reasons. They require less storage space and use less bandwidth to download, making them seem like an efficient way to obtain software. For those with slow internet connections or limited data plans, the idea of downloading a 250mb version of Windows 7, which is typically much larger, is highly appealing.