Opting for English World provides the most streamlined configuration.
Opting for English World provides the most streamlined configuration.
I haven't seen it, and I'd assume your setup location influences what's loaded.
Many clips highlight the low installation size when selecting this option, eliminating much unnecessary software. These videos are from about a year prior, so I can't confirm any recent updates from Microsoft.
I created a fresh setup for a friend's machine yesterday. Using a Win11 Pro N 23H2 ISO, I added the standard Rufus tools (local account, TPM bybass, etc.) and chose English World. After installation, very little extra software remained installed.
If the setup differs from English to English, would you expect more unnecessary software? I don’t claim it doesn’t work, but the way it’s built seems confusing to me.
Additional unnecessary features when English World isn't selected