Tiny11 Builder Drops Microsoft AI, Prepares for Windows 11 25H2
▼ Summary
– NTDEV has released an updated version of Tiny11 Builder, a tool for creating minimal Windows 11 installs.
– The tool now removes Copilot, the new Outlook client, and Teams, and is compatible with Windows 11 25H2.
– It supports all Windows 11 SKUs, languages, and both x64 and arm64 architectures, tested on recent builds.
– The update includes bug fixes and uses LZMS compression to make generated disk images much smaller.
– An unattended answer file is included to bypass Microsoft Account setup, and a more minimal “Tiny11 core Builder” is available for testing.
The latest version of Tiny11 Builder has arrived, offering users a streamlined method for creating minimal Windows 11 installations free of unwanted applications. Developed by NTDEV, this tool now supports the upcoming Windows 11 25H2 release and removes several Microsoft applications by default, including Copilot, the new Outlook client, and Teams. The builder also incorporates improved compression techniques to produce significantly smaller system images.
Compatibility extends across all Windows 11 editions and languages for both x64 and arm64 architectures. Testing has been conducted on recent builds such as 24H2, 25H2, and Canary Build 27934, ensuring broad support. A notable enhancement involves the use of Microsoft’s LZMS compression, which contributes to reduced file sizes without sacrificing functionality.
Among the applications stripped away are Clipchamp, News, Weather, Xbox, GetHelp, GetStarted, Office Hub, Solitaire, PeopleApp, PowerAutomate, ToDo, Alarms, Mail and Calendar, Feedback Hub, Maps, Sound Recorder, Your Phone, Media Player, QuickAssist, Tablet PC, Math, Edge, and OneDrive. This extensive list allows users to reclaim storage and system resources typically consumed by pre-installed software.
Tiny11 Builder operates through a PowerShell script named tiny11maker.ps1, which processes an official Windows ISO obtained directly from Microsoft. For those looking to bypass Windows 11’s system requirements, the tool requires just one additional executable, oscdimg.exe from the Windows ADK, to generate bootable ISO files. An unattended answer file is also included, simplifying the setup process by automatically skipping Microsoft Account prompts during installation.
A more experimental variant, Tiny11 Core Builder, is available for testing purposes. Described as a quick development testbed, it produces even smaller images but may lack certain serviceability features. Users are advised to exercise caution with this version due to its experimental nature.
For further technical details or to explore the script’s inner workings, the Tiny11 Builder GitHub repository provides comprehensive documentation and access to the source materials.
(Source: Tom’s Hardware)
