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ntdevlabs/tiny11builder

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TLDR

PowerShell script that strips bloatware from Windows 11 ISO files, creating a lean installation image without pre-installed apps like Edge, OneDrive, and Xbox.

Mindmap

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    What it does
      Removes bloatware apps
      Strips system components
      Creates custom ISO
    How to use
      Mount Windows 11 ISO
      Run PowerShell script
      Select edition
    Two versions
      Standard version
      Core version
    Output
      Smaller ISO file
      Ready to install
    Tech details
      Windows ADK tools
      No external downloads

Things people build with this

USE CASE 1

Create a minimal Windows 11 installation image for fresh system setups without bloatware.

USE CASE 2

Build lightweight virtual machine images that boot faster and use less disk space.

USE CASE 3

Prepare Windows 11 for quick testing or deployment in resource-constrained environments.

Tech stack

PowerShellWindows 11Windows ADK

Getting it running

Difficulty · moderate Time to first run · 1h+

Requires Windows ADK installation and a Windows 11 ISO file; script execution policy and admin privileges needed.

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In plain English

tiny11builder is a PowerShell script that automates the creation of a slimmed-down Windows 11 installation image. It takes a standard Windows 11 ISO, removes a large collection of pre-installed apps and components that many users consider bloat, and produces a new, smaller ISO you can use to install Windows 11 on a machine. Two versions of the script exist. The standard version (tiny11maker.ps1) removes things like Clipchamp, News, Weather, Xbox apps, Get Help, Office Hub, Solitaire, Mail and Calendar, Edge, and OneDrive, while keeping the system fully functional, you can still install updates, add languages, and add features after installation. The core version (tiny11coremaker.ps1) goes further and strips out Windows Update infrastructure and other components, producing a significantly smaller image useful for quick testing or virtual machine environments, but the result cannot be updated or extended afterward. To use it, you mount a Windows 11 ISO, open PowerShell as administrator, run the script specifying the drive letter of the mounted image, select the Windows edition you want, and wait. The finished tiny11.iso file appears in the script directory. The script uses only tools built into Windows and the Windows ADK, with no external downloads required beyond the initial Windows 11 ISO.

Copy-paste prompts

Prompt 1
How do I use tiny11builder to remove bloatware from Windows 11? Walk me through the steps.
Prompt 2
What's the difference between tiny11maker.ps1 and tiny11coremaker.ps1, and which should I use?
Prompt 3
I want to create a custom Windows 11 ISO without Edge and OneDrive. How do I run this script?
Prompt 4
Can I still update Windows and add features after using tiny11builder's standard version?
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