Attempting to remove Windows 11.
Attempting to remove Windows 11.
Regardless of the platform or version of Windows, I consistently improve and fine-tune it using all the experience I've accumulated over the years to ensure it runs smoothly. What are your memory stats? Over 3-4 gigabytes? That's concerning. And how many processes are running? More than 200? That’s not good enough for me. "Oh, you're just wasting time," but I can handle exactly what you can manage—just a bit quicker. This time, though, I took it a bit further by customizing my Windows ISO using NTLite. I selected Windows 11 instead of 10 to test whether the added features are worth it and to see if 11 could also be stripped down as much as 10 does. I unpacked the ISO into a completely unformatted partition on my main drive, avoiding USB drives, but faced issues during installation—specifically, the system kept asking for drivers even though I had pre-installed ones in the Windows PE image. I then re-customized without touching the WinPE file, yet the same problem persisted. Eventually, I switched to using a dedicated flashing tool and uploaded the ISO to a USB stick, which worked perfectly. It also loaded my integrated drivers when starting OOBE, which was convenient. However, when trying to enter a local account name in OOBE, I couldn't type anything—even on the screen keyboard. The command prompt worked fine, but my physical keyboard still wouldn’t respond. I suspect this might be due to a different keyboard layout being selected in OOBE, though using the default UK layout didn’t resolve it. I recall choosing various settings at the start of the Windows installer in WinPE, so perhaps those choices are still affecting me. Also, my keyboard layout was incorrect in the Windows installer, and some key presses produced unexpected results. All this is likely because I stripped down the ISO. If the issue stems from removing something crucial, what specific settings in NTLite should I focus on? I remember deleting many fonts and language packs. I have a NTLite ISO configuration file if it helps. Or maybe this problem can be fixed within the installed system. Also, I forgot to ask how I could boot WinPE with drivers properly. While drivers in the Windows Installer aren’t critical, I wanted to test it for completeness. I had embedded my drivers into the Windows PE image in NTLite, but that didn’t work. Or perhaps I made a mistake during the process.
Claim your superiority and speed like never before... Then vent about broken windows.
Your method shows a clear understanding of how systems function, but it could benefit from a more structured approach. Instead of manually stripping files, consider automating the process or using tools designed for clean installation. This way, you maintain control over what remains and ensure compatibility.
Install Windows normally first, then utilize the Language World tool to remove all installed applications. Refer to PowerShell scripts such as chris titus tech winutil on GitHub—he provides tweaks, patches, fixes, and even removes parts of Windows. Be cautious though; excessive stripping may cause problems. If you're aiming for a more aggressive approach, learning PowerShell would be a great next step. It's the most powerful feature available in Windows.
Wow, that's outdated! People still prefer Windows XP Professional.
I understand your concerns fully. For @da na, I could address it after installation, but mainly I was aiming for a more extreme setup and that would also free up storage. I plan to resolve the issue, but if not, I’ll go with the standard Windows version. Just wanted to see if anyone had a solution.
Of course. This conversation often highlights the contrast between perceived wealth and actual tech struggles. The discussion centers on performance issues and the trade-offs between software versions and system resources. It also touches on Microsoft's approach to updates and the impact of new features on memory usage, comparing older tools like Notepad with newer ones such as Notepad++. The overall tone reflects frustration with inefficiencies and a desire for better optimization.