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tiny11builder

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https://github.com/ntdevlabs/tiny11builder

A PowerShell-based toolset for automating the creation of lightweight Windows 11 ISO images. It includes tiny11maker.ps1 for creating serviceable images and tiny11coremaker.ps1 for creating non-serviceable, highly stripped images for testing or VM environments.

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What's inside tiny11builder

  1. Choose between tiny11maker and tiny11coremaker

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    The project provides two distinct PowerShell scripts depending on your use case:

    1. tiny11maker.ps1 (Recommended): The regular script. It removes bloatware but keeps the system serviceable. You can add languages, updates, and features post-creation. Use this for a daily driver Windows installation.

    2. tiny11coremaker.ps1 (Development/Testing only): The core script. It removes even more bloat, including the Windows Component Store (WinSxS) and Windows Update. Warning: This image is not serviceable; you cannot add languages, updates, or features after it is created. It is intended for rapid testing or VM environments.

  2. Build a trimmed Windows 11 image

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    Follow these steps to create a custom Windows 11 ISO:

    1. Prepare the Source: Download a Windows 11 ISO from Microsoft or Rufus.
    2. Mount the ISO: Right-click the downloaded ISO in Windows Explorer and select Mount.
    3. Open PowerShell: Launch PowerShell 5.1 as an Administrator.
    4. Set Execution Policy: Allow the script to run in the current session by executing:
      Set-ExecutionPolicy Bypass -Scope Process
    5. Run the Script: Execute the script by providing the mounted drive letter and a scratch drive letter:
      C:/path/to/your/tiny11/script.ps1 -ISO <letter> -SCRATCH <letter>
      Note: For <letter>, use only the drive letter without a colon (e.g., D instead of D:).
    6. Configure: Follow the interactive prompts to select the mounted drive letter and the desired SKU.
    7. Completion: Once finished, the new image tiny11.iso will be located in the same folder as the script.
    Set-ExecutionPolicy Bypass -Scope Process
C:/path/to/your/tiny11/script.ps1 -ISO <letter> -SCRATCH <letter>

  3. Troubleshoot known issues in tiny11builder

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    If you encounter issues during or after the build, check these known behaviors:

    • Edge Remnants: Although the Edge app is deleted, some remnants may still appear in the Settings menu.
    • Winget/Microsoft Store: You may need to update Winget via the Microsoft Store before you can install applications.
    • App Reappearance: Outlook and Dev Home may reappear after some time due to ongoing Windows updates.
    • arm64 Errors: If building on an arm64 architecture, you may see an error during execution because the arm64 image lacks OneDriveSetup.exe in the System32 folder.

  4. Reference the tiny11maker and tiny11coremaker removal lists

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    The scripts remove different sets of components based on the version used.

    ### Tiny11maker removals:
- 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

### Tiny11coremaker removals:
- All items in Tiny11maker
- Windows Component Store (WinSxS)
- Windows Defender (disabled)
- Windows Update
- WinRE