Windows 11 Pro Minios 2024 -
Use Rufus (Portable version recommended). Write the ISO to an 8GB USB drive using "MBR partition scheme for BIOS or UEFI."
| Test | Standard Win11 Pro | MiniOS 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 1 min 45 sec | 22 seconds | | RAM usage at idle | 3.1 GB | 780 MB | | Chrome launch (5 tabs) | 14 sec (laggy) | 6 sec (smooth) | | File Explorer navigation | 0.5 sec delay per folder | Instant | | Shutdown | 28 seconds | 8 seconds | Windows 11 Pro Minios 2024
The 2024 edition represents the peak of "Windows 11 debloating." As Microsoft pushes cloud-based AI features (Recall, Copilot+) that require constant internet and heavy background processing, MiniOS offers a glimpse of a Windows. Use Rufus (Portable version recommended)
However, proceed with caution. Secure your system, back up your data, and never trust the stock ISO from an unverified uploader. If you have an old PC destined for the recycling bin, give it one last glorious year with MiniOS 2024. Secure your system, back up your data, and
| OS | RAM Idle | Storage | Compatibility | Best For | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 800 MB | 6 GB | High (Win32/Win64) | Gamers & Power Users | | Windows 10 LTSC | 1.2 GB | 15 GB | Very High | Corporate/Stability | | Tiny10 / Tiny11 | 1 GB | 8 GB | High | General old PCs | | Ghost Spectre | 1.1 GB | 10 GB | Very High | Gaming & Streaming | | Linux (Ubuntu) | 600 MB | 5 GB | Medium (Wine/Proton) | Open-source purists |
Boot from the USB. The MiniOS setup uses a slimmed-down WinPE environment. It will ask minimal questions. You can select "Compact OS" installation to save even more space.