| Tier | Windows 11 Pro 22H2 22621.1105 | Key Changes | Disk Space After Install | RAM Usage (Idle) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Official ISO | Full Edge, Widgets, Teams, Store, Defender, Recall (if applicable) | ~25 GB | 2.5 - 3.2 GB | | Lite | Modified ISO | Removes Telemetry, OneDrive, Edge (replaced with Chromium), Xbox bloat, News & Interests. Defender disabled. | ~10-12 GB | 1.5 - 2.0 GB | | Superlite | Extreme Custom | Removes Windows Update (optional), WinSxS backup, all Metro apps, Speech, Tablet Input, Windows Security entirely, Print Spooler (optional), Windows Search. | ~5-6 GB | 700 MB - 1.1 GB | | Top | Performance Tweaked | Combination of Superlite + CPU priority scripts, Registry tweaks for gaming, Network throttling disabled, Power Plan optimized for high performance. | ~5 GB | ~800 MB | Why Choose Version 22621.1105 for a Superlite Build? Not every Windows build can survive radical component removal. Many newer builds (24H2+) crash when you remove Edge or the Widgets panel. The 22621.1105 version has a robust dependency chain that allows for deep stripping without breaking critical services like the Desktop Window Manager (DWM) or the Kernel.
Introduction: The Quest for a Leaner Windows Windows 11 Pro has been Microsoft's flagship operating system, offering security, aesthetic overhauls, and productivity tools. However, with great features comes great bloatware. Background telemetry, pre-installed Xbox apps, OneDrive nagging, and Edge background processes often consume significant RAM and CPU cycles. windows 11 pro 22h2 226211105 lite superlite top
| Metric | Stock 22H2 | Lite 22621.1105 | Superlite Top | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 22 seconds | 14 seconds | 9 seconds | | RAM usage idle | 2.9 GB | 1.6 GB | 850 MB | | Cinebench R23 (Multi) | 4500 pts | 4650 pts | 4850 pts (less background noise) | | CS2 (FPS avg 1080p low) | 128 FPS | 142 FPS | 158 FPS | | Disk Space | 24 GB | 9 GB | 5.2 GB | | Tier | Windows 11 Pro 22H2 22621
For a retro gaming PC or a home theater PC, this build makes Windows 11 feel as snappy as Windows 7. But for a daily driver work computer, stick to stock 22H2 with a simple debloat script. | ~5-6 GB | 700 MB - 1