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10 September 2025

Tiny11 Builder can breathe new life into your old PC

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With Microsoft officially ending support for Windows 10 on October 14, older PCs that don’t meet Windows 11 requirements will be left to dust. But a custom Tiny11 Builder is giving unsupported computers another chance.

An updated version of Tiny11 Builder has been released, a lightweight, custom Windows 11 build that removes many of Microsoft’s features and applications to allow older systems that don’t meet Windows 11’s strict requirements to run the latest operating system.
Developed by NTDEV and available for use via GitHub, the Tiny11 Builder is a PowerShell script designed to strip Windows 11 of bloat while keeping the OS serviceable on systems. As noted, it can be used on “any Windows 11 release,” and that includes the latest Windows 11 version 25H2 set to arrive for all users soon (even though this update doesn’t come with any new features).

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It’s been quite a while (and for that I deeply apologize), but the new release of tiny11 builder is finally here!simplifying the process a bit while also tackling apps like Copilot, the new Outlook and Teams (they’re like whack-a-mole!). It also makes the entire image smaller! pic.twitter.com/RL2bAO4ypCSeptember 5, 2025

With Windows 10 on its way out, this offers users another alternative to keep using their old PC or laptop without needing to upgrade their computer. Of course, using Tiny11 Builder can be technical for some, but NTDEV has outlined detailed instructions on how to get it working.

In the updated version, Tiny11 removes Copilot, the latest Outlook client, Microsoft Teams packages and plenty more apps, with the developer stating that it even adds “registry keys to proactively disable Copilot and prevent app re-installations.” For those who aren’t fussed with Microsoft’s Copilot+ AI features and the like, this would make for a solid option.
As for the other apps Tiny11 Builder takes away, here’s a look at the bloat that it strips:

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With the removal of apps and a smaller final ISO file size, Tiny11 aims to make upgrading to Windows 11 far simpler without all the bloatware — at least, for those who don’t require Microsoft’s suite of pre-installed apps and features.

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While NTDEV has also released a Tiny11 Core Builder, this is explained to be “designed for a quick and dirty development testbed,” so more for testing than anything else. Specifically, the developer notes, “it’s not suitable for regular use due to its lack of serviceability.”
Preparing for the end of Windows 10

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The end of Windows 10 is nigh, and while Windows 11 has now overtaken Windows 10 in being the most-used desktop OS, according to StatCounter, this is only by a small margin. Many still rely on Windows 10 on older PCs, but at least alternative solutions like Tiny11 Builder have come to help those who are unable (or don’t want to) to upgrade their PC just to run Windows 11.
There are ways to upgrade your ‘unsupported’ Windows 10 PC to run Windows 11, but this runs the risk of your PC not receiving security support or updates.
However, for those who want to keep Windows 10, Microsoft is offering its Windows 10 Extender Security Updates (ESU) program that provides an extra year of support for Windows 10 systems. Enrolling in the program needs to be done before October 14, 2025, and security updates only last until October 13, 2026.
Still, it’s another way to keep the inevitable upgrade to Windows 11 at bay (unless Microsoft changes its mind down the line), especially for those who are more accustomed to Windows 10.
If you are considering making the move to Windows 11 and require a new PC to do so, the best budget laptops can help make the transition more wallet-friendly. Otherwise, alternatives like Tiny11 may just be the solution you’re after.
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Darragh is Tom’s Guide’s Computing Editor and is fascinated by all things bizarre in tech. His work can be seen in Laptop Mag, Mashable, Android Police, Shortlist Dubai, Proton, theBit.nz, ReviewsFire and more. When he’s not checking out the latest devices and all things computing, he can be found going for dreaded long runs, watching terrible shark movies and trying to find time to game

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