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Winsage

September 7, 2025

Custom Windows 11 builder axes Microsoft’s AI features, whack-a-moling Copilot, Outlook, and Teams — new Tiny11 Builder release should be Windows 11 25H2 ready

NTDEV has released an updated version of Tiny11 Builder, which allows users to create streamlined installations of Windows 11. The new version can remove applications like Copilot, Outlook, and Teams and is compatible with Windows 11 25H2. It supports all Windows 11 SKUs and languages for both x64 and arm64 architectures and has been tested on Windows 11 24H2, 25H2, and Canary Build 27934. Tiny11 Builder operates through a PowerShell script called tiny11maker.ps1, which reduces a Windows ISO obtained from Microsoft. Users need oscdimg.exe from the Windows ADK to bypass Windows 11 system requirements. The distribution package includes an unattended answer file for a smoother OOBE experience. A 'Tiny11 core Builder' option is also available for testing, creating smaller Windows 11 images but lacking certain serviceability features.

Winsage

March 28, 2025

How to easily create an unattended answer file for Windows 11

On Windows 11, an answer file named autounattend.xml can be created to streamline the installation process by bypassing setup steps. To create this file, users need to install the DISMTools application, which provides a wizard for generating the unattended file. The installation of DISMTools involves using Command Prompt to run the command: winget install CodingWondersSoftware.DISMTools.Preview. To create the unattended file, users launch DISMTools, navigate to the "Unattended answer file creator," and follow the wizard to configure settings such as system language, processor architecture, disk settings, product key, account settings, and network settings. The final step is saving the file as autounattend.xml. To integrate the answer file into Windows 11 installation media, users download the Media Creation Tool, select the USB flash drive option, and copy the autounattend.xml file to the USB drive. This prepares the USB for an unattended installation of Windows 11. The XML file may also appear as "unattend.xml" in other contexts.