Tiny11 Core Cuts Down ISO to 2GB, Learn Some Essentials on It

Tiny11 Core: Lite version of Windows 11, virtual machine testing tool

Although Microsoft continues to improve Windows 11, its installation packages are still huge. However, this has not stopped users who are keen on streamlining Windows systems. There are already many streamlined versions of Windows 11 on the market, such as Tiny11, Windows 11 X-Lite, etc.

Recently, a new and simplified version called Tiny11 Core was released, which provides full Windows 11 core features with a very small installation package size.

Tiny11 Core: Only 2GB ISO is required, and it takes up about 3GB of space after installation

This streamlined version is created by NTDEV, who is also the developer of Tiny10 and Tiny11. Through LZX compression technology, the ISO file of Tiny11 Core is only 2GB, and it takes up about 3GB of space after installation. Compared to the official Windows 11's 64GB installation space requirement, this is simply insignificant.

To reduce the system footprint, NTDEV has made a lot of streamlining the Tiny11 Core, including (but not limited to): Microsoft Edge, Windows Update, Windows Defender, Windows Component Storage (WinSxS), and recovery tools.

This means that this version does not have built-in antivirus software and browser, and cannot install Windows updates, with limited security and no regular maintenance. Also, it does not include a network driver, but you can prepare one in advance during OOBE (first supported in Windows 11 Build 25977).

It is worth mentioning that Tiny11 Core enables .NET 3.5 and Internet Explorer core components, so most Windows applications can be run without additional components. Even so streamlined, you can still download and install applications from the Microsoft Store.

NTDEV said that Tiny11 Core is mainly for testing/development purposes and is suitable for running in virtual machines.

Tiny11 Core download and install

The current version is Tiny11 Core Beta 1 ISO based on Windows 11 Pro 23H2 build 22631.2361. So, should you install Tiny11 Core? Developers suggest that Tiny11 Core is not a replacement for Tiny11, and for most users it is too streamlined to ensure the computer is safe, so it is not recommended to install it on critical computers.

But you can download Tiny11 Core and install it in a virtual machine for testing (drivers and applications). The operation steps are as follows:

Step 1: Use your browser to access the download page – https://www.php.cn/link/ac9409d10ea7b978d52b9e977ef787cc .

Step 2: Find "DOWNLOAD OPTIONS" in the right panel and click "ISO IMAGE" to download the 2GB ISO file.

Step 3: After downloading Tiny11 Core ISO, you can use this ISO image to install the version on VMware Workstation or VirtualBox. If you are not familiar with how to install the system on a virtual machine, you can refer to our previous article for more information:

• Install Windows 11 on VMware Workstation Player
• Install Windows 11 on Oracle VM VirtualBox

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