How to Create a Custom Lightweight Windows 11 Installation
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Summary
Windows 11’s pre-installed apps and background services consume many system resources and create a bulky operating system.
Customising Windows 11 so that it is lighter and faster can be achieved in a number of ways, each with varying levels of technical skill requirements and time commitments.
Creating a bespoke ISO creation enables the most control but requires significant time investment, whereas automated ISO creation tools like Tiny11 and AtlastOS automate the process of creating a lightweight Windows 11 ISO by removing undesirable components and making the necessary configuration changes with minimal user input.
The final option, post-installation debloating, can optimise an existing Windows 11 installation, removing unwanted features and tweaking system settings after Windows has already been installed, and offers reversible changes.
For regular home users who want the best balance of results and ease of use, automated ISO creation or post-installation optimisation scripts are recommended.