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This tiny version of Windows 11 fits into just 2.29 GB and is 'extremely aggressive' in removing bloat such as Xbox, Solitaire and Defender

The debloating wizard is back at it again.

PC Gamer · Sep 15, 2025

Tiny11 just got tinier – Nano11 shrinks down Windows 11 to a third of its size, but there's a notable catch

Nano11 tool strips Windows 11 of every bit of bloat, and more, so it's a third of the size – but the catch is a big one.

TechRadar · Sep 12, 2025

Nano11 is a stripped-down Windows 11 that shrinks to just 2.8GB by scrapping drivers and other 'fluff' — a quick and dirty testbed

NTDEV's Nano11 reduces Windows 11's installation size to 2.8GB by removing services like Windows Hello, but it's only suitable for testing purposes.

Windows Central · Sep 12, 2025

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Nano11 compresses Windows 11 install footprint to as little as 2.8GB — 'extreme experimental script' is 3.5 times smaller than Tiny11 and comes with 'none of the fluff'

Nano11 Builder for Windows 11 produces the smallest Windows 11 installer ISOs and finished installation sizes yet.

Tom’s Hardware · Sep 11, 2025

Don't buy a new PC for Windows 11 just yet — this lightweight version can save your old Windows 10 PC

Microsoft is ending Windows 10 support this October, but this lightweight Tiny11 Builder is giving old PCs another way to upgrade to Windows 11.

Tom’s Guide · Sep 10, 2025

Tiny11 update "should" support Windows 11 25H2 on unsupported PCs — debloating Microsoft's new Outlook, Copilot, and more

NTDEV recently shipped a new update for Tiny11, removing "bloatware" apps from Windows 11 with 25H2 support, including Copilot and the new Outlook client.

Windows Central · Sep 8, 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

Windows bloat hater NTDEV has released an updated version of Tiny11 Builder ready for Windows 11 25H2.

Tom’s Hardware · Sep 7, 2025

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An iPad can't run macOS, but it can run... Windows 11?

Apple won’t bring macOS to iPads, but one developer managed to install a version of Windows 11 instead.

Windows Central · Apr 22, 2025

Forget Microsoft's stringent 4GB Windows 11 requirement — A daring developer runs the OS on just 184MB of RAM, "possibly a record," but its usability remains anyone's guess

Industrious developer NTDEV recently managed to run Windows 11 on less than 200MB of RAM, prompting users to question its functionality.

Windows Central · Jan 8, 2025

A debloating wizard has managed to get Windows 11 running on just 184 MB of RAM, and it looks like it can actually run apps

It can probably run Notepad, at least.

PC Gamer · Jan 2, 2025

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

NTDEV’s tiny11 compresses Windows 11 24H2 into a lightweight version, using minimal resources, making it ideal for older hardware.

TechRadar · Oct 18, 2024

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

The developer of Tiny 11 is back at it, with a version of Windows 11 24H2 small enough to run on a DVD.

Windows Central · Oct 17, 2024

Tiny11 now supports Windows 11 24H2 in a compact size that will fit on a standard single-layer DVD

Tiny11 has been used to shrink a Windows 11 24H2 install to just 3.5GB, making it small enough to run off of a standard DVD.

Tom’s Hardware · Oct 15, 2024

Microsoft's 'strategic mistake' killed the Windows 11 mobile dream, but a daring developer is running it on an iPhone 15 Pro

A developer recently experimented with running Windows 11 on the iPhone 15 Pro using Tiny11 Core and a PC emulator but reported lengthy boot time, degraded user experience, and bad resolution.

Windows Central · Jul 25, 2024

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TechRadar · Jul 24, 2024

Windows 11 on an iPhone 15? Tiny11 developer gets cats and dogs living together!

Trimmed-down Windows 11 can boot and work on an iPhone 15 Pro, which is remarkable - but it has obvious limitations.

iMore · Jul 21, 2024

You can run Windows 11 on your iPhone, but it sounds awful

UTM SE and Tiny 11 combine to give you a very slow PC in your pocket, if you're into that sort of thing.

Tom’s Hardware · Apr 22, 2024

Tiny11 gets a major update, can now be used to trim down any Windows 11 image

Tiny11 just got a massive overhaul after a year of no updates from developer NTDEV. The new version now runs in PowerShell and supports all versions and builds of Windows 11 (including builds in different languages).

PC Gamer · Apr 22, 2024

The ultimate bloatware removal tool now works on any version of Windows 11

It's a great way to add Windows 11 support to an older machine.

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PC Gamer · Feb 19, 2024

Turns out speedrunning Windows installs is a thing, so why not spare 106 seconds to watch the world's most 'heart-pounding' record attempt?

That's quicker than it takes me to make a cup of coffee. Or even drink it.

TechRadar · Feb 19, 2024

Forget completing Zelda as fast as possible – the latest speedrun to beat is an installation of Windows 10

We’ve seen some stranger speedruns of late, but trying to install a Microsoft OS as swiftly as possible is a new one.

Windows Central · Jan 25, 2024

In the quest for small Windows 11 gets stripped of its GUI to make a Tiny11 text-based 100MB version of the OS

Tiny11 gets smaller as NTDev strips out the GUI completely and clocks the Windows 11 operating system in at 100MB.

TechRadar · Jan 25, 2024

Think Windows 11 is too bloated? This 100MB version could be worth a try - or drive you bananas

If you want to run Windows 11 on an old computer, you can now compress the OS down to just 100MB

PC Gamer · Jan 24, 2024

Microsoft's current OS has been shrunk to a ridiculous 100MB in size, but only by getting rid of windows from Windows

It's like a beautiful revival of 1980s computing in all its DOS glory.

Tom’s Hardware · Nov 25, 2023

Super tiny Windows 11 OS that fits inside your 4GB thumb drive gets a big update — Tiny11 2311 shrinks 20% and allows cumulative updates

Tiny11 has received a big update, called 2311, that adds integration with Microsoft's latest Windows 11 feature update 23H2, quality of life improvements, better functionality, and a massive reduction in file size.

Windows Central · Jul 13, 2023

Tiny11 sets potential world record for least RAM used to run Windows 11

Windows 11's system requirements act as a major deterrent blocking Windows users from making the upgrade, but NTDEV, the developer behind Tiny11, shared proof that it's possible to run the OS on a PC with less than 4GB of RAM.

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