A lot has been cut, the antivirus does not work
The NTDEV team of enthusiasts continues to improve their modification of Windows 11 called Tiny11. In February, a lightweight version of Windows 11 Pro 22H2 was introduced, which required 2 GB of RAM and 8 GB of storage space to operate. Now the developers have moved even further. In the latest release of Tiny11, installation requires a little more than 3 GB.
For comparison, a full-fledged Windows 11 Pro 22H2 requires 4 GB of RAM and at least 24 GB of disk space, but the official requirements are even higher – 64 GB.
The new version of Tiny11 weighs 2 GB. Of course, you can’t make Windows 11 17 GB lighter without significant sacrifices. According to the developer, the project required significant changes to the Windows Component Store, Windows Defender, Microsoft Edge, Windows Update, and more.
Learn, Microsoft: This build of Windows 11 only requires 3GB of storage space
As a result, the OS doesn’t have a built-in antivirus or browser, and it can’t install updates (trying to open Windows Update will crash the Settings app). Also, there are no network drivers, so it’s worth preparing them in advance.
Despite its small size, the tiny11 core still allows you to install applications from the Microsoft Store or other sources, giving you a more or less correctly functioning operating system. Here’s a quick demo:
According to the developers, Tiny11 is not a pirated or hacked version of Windows 11, so to activate it you will need to buy a license key from Microsoft or official partners.
