tiny11builder
Scripts to build a trimmed-down Windows 11 image.
PowerShell script that strips bloatware from Windows 11 ISO files, creating a lean installation image without pre-installed apps like Edge, OneDrive, and Xbox.
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.
Where it fits
- Create a minimal Windows 11 installation image for fresh system setups without bloatware.
- Build lightweight virtual machine images that boot faster and use less disk space.
- Prepare Windows 11 for quick testing or deployment in resource-constrained environments.