If you have an old, underpowered or simply officially incompatible PC with Windows 11, you will still be able to take advantage of Microsoft’s new operating system. Well almost. A reputable developer, known under the pseudonym of NTDEV, has just released Tiny11, a modified and above all light version of Windows 11. In fact, Tiny11 is content with 2 GB of RAM – against 4 GB minimum for the official version – and 8 GB of disk space – against 20 GB – without requiring the famous TPM 2.0 chip, which is essential in principle, which makes it possible to install it on computers that are several years old.
Unofficial hacked version
To achieve this feat, and as he explains, NTDEV started with a 22H2 version of Windows 11 Pro, which he stripped of everything he deemed unnecessary, in particular the multiple software and services embedded and installed by default, the famous bloatware, which can be uninstalled manually in all versions of Windows using a specialized tool. Result: an optimized system, without the plugins that weigh it down and without the TPM chip control, which prohibits Windows 11 on many PCs. Better still, it is not even necessary to use a Microsoft account to install Windows 11 (again there are various techniques to do it on the official version).
On the other hand, you still need a valid license key to activate and operate the system: it is not a pirated and “free” copy, as can be found everywhere on the Net, in particular on direct download. Note that today we find activation keys at very low prices. Anyway, Tiny11 is not official. Above all, nothing says that this modified version accepts Windows 11 updates, in particular security patches, essential for serene use, even if its developer assures the contrary. For the rest, and according to the testimonials of testers left on the Internet Archive, this “mod” seems to work perfectly.
The risks involved
The technique used by NTDEV is not new: hackers have long had fun modifying operating systems to adapt them to their needs, and from the early 2000s, there were multiple versions of Customized Windows XP, some lightened, others enriched (XP Beetle Edition, XP Reborn, XP Pure Power, Windows XP Ultimate Edition, etc.) most often compatible with light configurations (64 Mo of Ram, for example…). In any case, these versions are not legal, because they exceed the rights granted by the user license which stipulates that Microsoft is the sole master of the Windows code. Nevertheless, the practice continues, to the delight of amateurs.
If you are tempted by this adventure – and the possible thrills it can provide – be well aware of the risks involved, both vis-à-vis the law and the security of your PC and your data: unless you t be a confirmed developer, it is difficult to know exactly what is hidden in these modified versions, which can host spyware and other malware… Whether it is Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 10 or today Windows 11 , all these modified versions prove at least one thing: it is possible to optimize Windows by ridding it of a host of useless – and sometimes indiscreet – elements to make it compatible with modest PCs.
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If you have an old, underpowered or simply officially incompatible PC with Windows 11, you will still be able to take advantage of Microsoft’s new operating system. Well almost. A well-known developer, known under the pseudonym NTDEV, has just released Tiny11, a modified and above all light version of Windows 11. In fact, Tiny11 is content with 2 GB of …