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NTDEV has created Nano11, an extremely stripped-down version of Windows 11 that occupies just 2.8 GB of disk space after installation. This unofficial modification removes most Windows components including Copilot, Teams, Windows Update, system services, and Windows Defender. While not suitable for daily use due to its lack of serviceability and missing features, Nano11 demonstrates that Windows bloat is a deliberate choice by Microsoft and could be useful for testing or embedded VM environments.

Nano11 cuts Windows 11 down to size and then some

Nice. I like seeing windows neutered in case I ever have to use it.

it would have been great if it removed the usual bloatware(ie copilot recall) and let user decide for the rest

Removing Windows Update seems one step too far, don’t you think?