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Introducing tiny11 core builder!
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If you haven't done this before, make sure to run `Set-ExecutionPolicy unrestricted` as administrator in PowerShell before running the script, otherwise it would just crash.



This is a script created to automate the build of a streamlined Windows 11 image, similar to tiny11.
My main goal is to use only Microsoft utilities like DISM, and no utilities from external sources. The only executable included is **oscdimg.exe**, which is provided in the Windows ADK and it is used to create bootable ISO images.
Also included is an unattended answer file, which is used to bypass the Microsoft Account on OOBE and to deploy the image with the `/compact` flag.
It's open-source, **so feel free to add or remove anything you want!** Feedback is also much appreciated.

Also, for the very first time, **introducing tiny11 core builder**! A more powerful script, designed for a quick and dirty development testbed. Just the bare minimun, none of the fluff.
This script generates a significantly reduced Windows 11 image. However, it's not suitable for regular use due to its lack of serviceability - you can't add languages, updates, or features post-creation. tiny11 Core is not a full Windows 11 substitute but a rapid testing or development tool, potentially useful for VM environments.

Instructions:

1. Download Windows 11 from the Microsoft website (<https://www.microsoft.com/software-download/windows11>)
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- Edge
- OneDrive

For tiny11 core:
- all of the above +
- Windows Component Store (WinSxS)
- Windows Defender (only disabled, can be enabled back if needed)
- Windows Update (Windows Update wouldn't work anyway without WinSxS, so enabling it would only put the system in a state where it would try to update but fail spectacularily)
- WinRE
Keep in mind that **you cannot add back features in tiny11 core**!
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You will be asked during iamge creation if you want to enable .net 3.5 support!
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Known issues:

1. Although Edge is removed, there are some remnants in the Settings. But the app in itself is deleted. You can install any browser using WinGet (after you update the app using Microsoft Store). If you want Edge, Copilot and Web Search back, simply install Edge using Winget: `winget install edge`.
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