He wasn't looking for a standard install. He needed something leaner. Something... micro .

: Designed to be highly responsive, it is optimized for productivity and gaming by removing background bloatware and unnecessary system components.

Designed to be highly responsive for office tasks and gaming by minimizing background processes. Enhanced Privacy:

: The OS removes pre-installed bloatware, telemetry, and unnecessary background services to prioritize privacy and control.

| Metric | Windows 11 Pro 24H2 | Windows Xlite Micro v3 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | RAM usage at idle | 2.1 GB | 680 MB | | Background processes | 142 | 48 | | Boot time (cold start) | 24 seconds | 11 seconds | | Cinebench R23 (Multi) | 3,912 | 4,105 | | Game FPS (CS2, Low 720p) | 88 fps | 102 fps |