Enter . This isn't an official Microsoft product; rather, it is a community-driven, modified, and "de-bloated" version of Windows 11 Pro designed to run at lightning speed on everything from netbooks to high-end workstations. For tech enthusiasts, IT professionals, and budget-conscious users, MiniOS 2024 represents the perfect synthesis of modern UI design and retro hardware compatibility.
Use Rufus (Portable version recommended). Write the ISO to an 8GB USB drive using "MBR partition scheme for BIOS or UEFI." Windows 11 Pro Minios 2024
On your target computer, disable Secure Boot and TPM. Enable "Legacy Boot" if available. Use Rufus (Portable version recommended)
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. Boot from the USB
| Component | Windows 11 Official | Windows 11 Pro MiniOS 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 1GHz, 2+ cores, 8th Gen Intel or Zen+ AMD | Intel Core 2 Duo (2006) or newer | | RAM | 4 GB (Sluggish) | 512 MB (Minimal) / 2 GB (Optimal) | | Storage | 64 GB | 8 GB | | TPM | 2.0 Required | Not required | | Secure Boot | Required | Not required |
In the ever-evolving landscape of operating systems, Microsoft’s Windows 11 Pro stands as a feature-rich giant. However, its growing system requirements—TPM 2.0, Secure Boot, 4GB of RAM (bare minimum), and relatively modern CPUs—have left millions of older but perfectly capable computers in the dust.