Are you fed up with Windows 11 bloat? New Tiny11 Builder makes it easier than ever to tidy up Microsoft’s operating system
- A new version of Tiny11 Builder is out that is ‘completely redesigned’
- The developer has renewed the interface and made it more modern
- This means it’s easier to use (and faster) when creating your own slim version of Windows 11, for those interested in slimming down the operating system.
If you think Windows 11 is too bloated, one way to fix it is to create your own lightweight version of the operating system, and it’s possible to do this with a utility that’s been around for a long time.
Tiny11 Builder lets you create a custom version of Windows 11 without all the bloat you don’t want, and the good news is that a new version of this tool makes it much easier to use.
The Register discovered that NTDEV, the creator of Tiny11, has released a “completely redesigned” Tiny11 Builder, with a completely new, sleeker interface that makes ordering Windows 11 much easier.
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Previously, the Builder tool relied on a simpler setup process that leveraged PowerShell scripts, but with this new version you’re presented with a WinUI 3 desktop app. In other words, a completely modern Windows 11 app, as you can see from the screenshots, which is a much better and simpler way to work than before.
Builder is also faster now, with the developer explaining: “The new Builder is much more reliable, with features like auto-resume, custom settings (!), and harnesses the full power of modern PCs to speed up the process.”
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In short, creating your own installation image is less intimidating for those who aren’t as technically confident, whether you’re creating a custom version of Windows 11 or just using the standard Tiny11 build. The latter removes a lot of Microsoft apps and general bloat, but keeps the core pillars of the operating system, including Windows Update and Microsoft Defender (the built-in antivirus).
That said, there are caveats for those looking to take advantage of a super stripped-down version of Windows 11. As a custom install of the operating system, the end result isn’t officially supported by Microsoft, and if you opt for Tiny11’s default setup, be aware that it’s pretty aggressive in what it removes (so features you use may suddenly not be present).
Definitely stay away from the ‘Core’ version of Tiny11, as it removes all sorts of important facets, such as Windows 11 feature updates (though not security patches) and Microsoft’s recovery environment (for a super lightweight installation). Even the developer recommends that the installation of Core be for testing only on virtual machines.
Please note that a Tiny11 installation still requires a valid Windows license. While the app can be used to install Windows 11 on an older PC that doesn’t meet the official system requirements, the developer doesn’t guarantee it will work perfectly, noting that “local account setup and hardware verification is best effort, omissions on new builds are not guaranteed.” As noted, you can also use the tool to install Windows 11 with a local account (something Microsoft is still working to prevent), at least in theory, but again, bypassing this is not guaranteed.
It’s also worth keeping in mind that, as with any third-party software, you use Tiny11 at your own risk.
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