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With Windows 10 on its way out, this offers users another alternative to keep using their old PC or laptop
without needing to upgrade their computer. Of course, using Tiny11 Builder can be technical for some, but
NTDEV has outlined detailed instructions on how to get it working.
In the updated version, Tiny11 removes Copilot, the latest Outlook client, Microsoft Teams packages and
plenty more apps, with the developer stating that it even adds "registry keys to proactively disable Copilot and
prevent app re-installations." For those who aren't fussed with Microsoft's Copilot+ AI features and the like,
this would make for a solid option.

As for the other apps Tiny11 Builder takes away, here's a look at the bloat that it strips:

· Clipchamp News
· Weather Xbox

· GetHelp GetStarted
· Office Hub Solitaire

· PeopleApp PowerAutomate
· ToDo Alarms

· Mail and Calendar Feedback Hub
· Maps Sound Recorder

· Your Phone Media Player
· QuickAssist Internet Explorer

· Tablet PC Math Edge
· OneDrive

With the removal of apps and a smaller final ISO file size, Tiny11 aims to make upgrading to Windows 11 far
simpler without all the bloatware — at least, for those who don't require Microsoft's suite of pre-installed apps
and features.

While NTDEV has also released a Tiny11 Core Builder, this is explained to be "designed for a quick and
dirty development testbed," so more for testing than anything else. Specifically, the developer notes, "it's not
suitable for regular use due to its lack of serviceability."

The end of Windows 10 is nigh, and while Windows 11 has now overtaken Windows 10 in being the most-
used desktop OS, according to StatCounter, this is only by a small margin. Many still rely on Windows 10 on
older PCs, but at least alternative solutions like Tiny11 Builder have come to help those who are unable (or
don't want to) to upgrade their PC just to run Windows 11.

There are ways to upgrade your 'unsupported' Windows 10 PC to run Windows 11, but this runs the risk of
your PC not receiving security support or updates.

However, for those who want to keep Windows 10, Microsoft is offering its Windows 10 Extender Security
Updates (ESU) program that provides an extra year of support for Windows 10 systems. Enrolling in the pro-
gram needs to be done before October 14, 2025, and security updates only last until October 13, 2026.

Still, it's another way to keep the inevitable upgrade to Windows 11 at bay (unless Microsoft changes its mind
down the line), especially for those who are more accustomed to Windows 10.

If you are considering making the move to Windows 11 and require a new PC to do so, the best budget lap-
tops can help make the transition more wallet-friendly. Otherwise, alternatives like Tiny11 may just be the
solution you're after.