Boot from the USB. The MiniOS setup uses a slimmed-down WinPE environment. It will ask minimal questions. You can select "Compact OS" installation to save even more space.
is a masterpiece of software optimization. It proves that Windows 11 is not inherently slow—Microsoft's "bloatware as a service" model is. For the hobbyist, the tinkerer, and the budget user, this OS will make your jaw drop with its speed. Windows 11 Pro Minios 2024
| Test | Standard Win11 Pro | MiniOS 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 1 min 45 sec | 22 seconds | | RAM usage at idle | 3.1 GB | 780 MB | | Chrome launch (5 tabs) | 14 sec (laggy) | 6 sec (smooth) | | File Explorer navigation | 0.5 sec delay per folder | Instant | | Shutdown | 28 seconds | 8 seconds | Boot from the USB
Enter . This isn't an official Microsoft product; rather, it is a community-driven, modified, and "de-bloated" version of Windows 11 Pro designed to run at lightning speed on everything from netbooks to high-end workstations. For tech enthusiasts, IT professionals, and budget-conscious users, MiniOS 2024 represents the perfect synthesis of modern UI design and retro hardware compatibility. You can select "Compact OS" installation to save
Expect a "MiniOS 12" community build within six months of Windows 12's launch. Rating: 8.5/10 (Performance), 4/10 (Security default config), 10/10 (Hardware compatibility).
On your target computer, disable Secure Boot and TPM. Enable "Legacy Boot" if available.
| OS | RAM Idle | Storage | Compatibility | Best For | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 800 MB | 6 GB | High (Win32/Win64) | Gamers & Power Users | | Windows 10 LTSC | 1.2 GB | 15 GB | Very High | Corporate/Stability | | Tiny10 / Tiny11 | 1 GB | 8 GB | High | General old PCs | | Ghost Spectre | 1.1 GB | 10 GB | Very High | Gaming & Streaming | | Linux (Ubuntu) | 600 MB | 5 GB | Medium (Wine/Proton) | Open-source purists |