My two cents: 1. Manjaro with Plasma, 2. Most distros can access ntfs.

You say "easy" so you probably never used anything Linux related.

If possible, try to get help from someone you know who uses Linux.

If not, spend a few days learning the Linux filesystem and commands. Get the software you need, use AI to get help and ask what software you use on Windows if there is the same or close on Linux, and how to install that on Manjaro for example.

So, what do you want to do on the pc?

Linux mint XFCE or Linux mint Cinnamon

A Linux distro will allow you to access the files on your windows partition when you boot into the live usb. back up or move your files to an external drive while logged in the live usb before you install the new distro.

download linux mint xfce or linux mint Cinnamon here:

you will see Cinnamon Edition, Xfce Edition, MATE Edition. Xfce, Cinnamon, and MATE are just different desktops.

https://linuxmint.com/download.php

here is a decent installation guide

https://linuxmint-installation-guide.readthedocs.io/en/lates...

I have been a linux user for 20 years

enjoy the freedom of linux

good luck

dont use any ai to do anything. I dont understand why anyone would recommend using ai for a linux beginner!

just enjoy the distro and use your search engine or linux mint forums to get ay support.