All UWP apps (Candy Crush, Xbox Live, etc.), OneDrive, Edge (sometimes replaced with a lightweight browser), Cortana, and Windows Mail are removed. The Start Menu is clean, with only essential system tools visible.
Windows X-Lite is not an official Microsoft product. It is a version. Using it may violate Microsoft’s EULA. While the X-Lite team does not include malware (verified by many community scans), you should always: -Windows X-Lite- Optimum 11 24H2 Pro v4.3 -FBCo...
: This build drastically reduces background activity. For example, it can run with as few as 12 background processes compared to over 40 in standard Windows 11. Memory usage is often under 1 GB of RAM at idle. All UWP apps (Candy Crush, Xbox Live, etc
The build uses the latest 24H2 update, which includes the new AI-powered features (Copilot, though stripped out by X-Lite), improved File Explorer, and better ARM64 support. X-Lite retains the security and compatibility of 24H2 while cutting the fat. It is a version
Feedback welcome from anyone who's tried the 24H2 base vs. 23H2 mods.
In the world of custom Windows operating systems, few names command as much respect as . Known for stripping away bloatware, telemetry, and resource-hungry components while retaining core functionality, X-Lite has become the go-to choice for gamers, low-end PC users, and privacy-conscious professionals.
Tests suggest substantial reductions in background overhead compared to stock Windows 11: Stock Windows 11 Windows X-Lite Optimum Total Processes Disk Space (Installed) 11–20 GB Security & Privacy Considerations