Hi, I'm getting my new PC soon and I'm planning on doing a clean install. I wanted to know which W11 version is the most recommended and stable.
I'll start by saying I don't plan on installing a version with the latest updates. I've been using 23H2 for a while, and as soon as I upgraded to 24H2, I had various problems. I don't plan on installing the latest versions with apps and bloatware I don't intend to use.
I've been using CTT for a long time to clean up W11 and block updates for a certain period of time, focusing only on security updates.
Can you recommend the best version to use and clean up for a fresh install that isn't infested with AI? I plan on using that and removing any other W11 additions that I know I won't use.
Thanks to anyone who responds.
24H2 and 25H2 are the only ones still supported, and at this point there is zero difference between the two, 25H2 is an enablement package that does not unlock any additional functionality at this time.
Don't use CTT or any other similar tool.
I mentioned CTT because he already uses it. I personally don't really like it.
O&O on the other hand explains with good details what each toggle does.
I like it more and I use it since W10 on systems that need some annoyances quickly disabled.
why not use CTT?
The best version to use is the one which is the most up to date which is automatically provided by windows media creation tool : https://www.microsoft.com/software-download/windows11 - Currently it's 25H2
Use https://schneegans.de/windows/unattend-generator/? to generate custom unattended file to customize the install to your needs (you can remove / disable ai components using it). It generates install configuration files as officially intended by microsoft and you can check yourself what's inside when they are generated.
Anything non official from which you can't verify the content or source code by yourself might contain hidden malwares.
Do not block updates. When updates get released to official versions of windows, they have been through multiple stages of testing before. Blocking them only prevents you from getting the latest security and functionality / bug fixing updates.
Do not use anything unofficial or weird custom manual modifications that claims to "debloat" windows.
Windows does not need to be debloated. It works best as is. Just use a local account, remove the softwares you dont want to use, set the regular settings as you see fit, and you're all set.
I've been using 25H2 since its release on my PC this way and it's been flawless.
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there's Tiny11 and AtlasOS. I didn't know MicroWin. When I'll reinstall, I'll check those three...
Download your preferred (meaning non-pirated version) ISO of Windows from Microsoft and use Rufus to create a bootable drive.
I prefer setting up a new system with a local (offline) account and the tool gives you the option.
Once logged in, use O&O Shutup or Chris Titus software to carefully disable whatever option you think you should.
Use revios or atlasos. At least they have been tested for years and support a variety of windows builds.
ZorinOS