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November 18, 2024

Trim the bloat off Windows 11 with this tool to remove unwanted apps

NTDev has updated its Tiny11core maker to support Windows 11 24H2, allowing users to customize their installations by removing unnecessary applications and services. Tiny11 is an unofficial tool that can significantly reduce the size of the operating system, potentially cutting it down to less than half of its original footprint. The standard Windows 11 ISO is approximately 5GB in size.

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November 18, 2024

Tiny11core maker updated to support Windows 11 24H2

Tiny11 is a free utility that optimizes Windows 11 by significantly reducing its installation footprint. The latest version is now compatible with Windows 11 24H2, allowing users to access new features while removing unnecessary components. The developers, NTDEV, acknowledged a longer wait for this update and expressed gratitude for community patience. Tiny11 enables users to create installation media that retains only essential components from the official Microsoft Windows 11 image. Comprehensive details and a download link are available on the Tiny11 builder's GitHub repository.

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November 18, 2024

This unofficial tool lets you strip Windows 11 24H2 of its bloatware

NTDev announced that their Tiny11core maker now supports Windows 11 24H2, allowing users to select only the applications and services they want during installation. The ISO size has been reduced from 6.34GB to 2.65GB, which minimizes bloat and enhances the installation process. Tiny11 enables users to remove unwanted features for a more customized and efficient operating system.

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October 18, 2024

Now on DVD: Windows 11 24H2 (yes, really) has been slimmed down and ready for action by Tiny11 developer

NTDEV has released a lightweight version of the Windows 11 feature update version 24H2, named Tiny11, which occupies only 3.54 GB and can fit on a DVD. This version is designed for older or less powerful machines and can run with just 176MB of RAM, compared to the 4 GB required for standard Windows 11 installations. NTDEV also created a "text-only" version of Windows 11 that operates with only 100MB of RAM by removing the graphical interface.

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October 18, 2024

Tiny 11 can shrink Windows 11 24H2 disk space requirement by over 80%

The Tiny 11 tool condenses Windows 11 into a smaller installation size, now supporting the Windows 11 24H2 update. The optimized version, developed by NTDEV, reduces the installation size to approximately 3.5GB using LZX compression, compared to the standard 20GB to 30GB requirement. Tiny 11 removes various components of Windows 11, including libraries, applications, and services like Clipchamp, Media Player, Internet Explorer, Microsoft Edge, Microsoft OneDrive, WinSxS, and Windows Update. However, it does not allow updates or post-installation tweaks, making it less suitable as a long-term solution.

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October 18, 2024

Industrious developer fits Microsoft’s big Windows 11 2024 update to ‘DVD-size’ with extra storage to spare

Concerns have arisen among users about the lengthy installation process of Windows 11, version 24H2, with feedback indicating unease over the update's size and time requirements. NTDEV has introduced Tiny11, a streamlined version of Windows 11 with an installation footprint of 3.54GB, achieved by removing several key services and features. The end-of-support date for Windows 10 is October 14, 2025, and while it holds a market share of 62.79%, users are being nudged toward Windows 11 due to newer hardware requirements. The recent Windows 11 2024 Update includes advanced AI features but has faced criticism for its large installation size. NTDEV confirmed that the Windows 11 2024 update is compatible with Tiny11, allowing for a more manageable installation size. NTDEV demonstrated a successful clean installation of Windows 11 24H2 using Tiny11, reducing the size significantly through LZX compression. Tiny11 allows for a clean installation without unnecessary services, but users may face challenges such as blue screen errors, system instability, and potential data loss, along with a lack of Microsoft support and updates.

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October 16, 2024

Dev boasts “tiny” Windows 11 24H2 that you can run off a DVD

Microsoft unveiled Windows 11 Enterprise LTSC 2024, generating interest in the tech community. NTDEV released an update to tiny11, based on Windows 11 LTSC 2024, with a size of 3.54 GB that fits on a standard DVD. This compression is achieved using LZX delta compression. Tiny11 can operate on as little as 176 MB of RAM, and a "text-only" version has been created that requires only 100 MB of RAM.