MinimalX
Windows 11 Pro · 26H2 · 26300.9278 · v0.1.1

Windows 11,
minus the noise.

MinimalX Project is a custom Windows 11 ISO that's debloated, faster to live with, and set up the way you'd do it yourself. It's your operating system again.

Why MinimalX
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Nothing left to remove.

Illustration only. Not a benchmark.

01 / Why

A system that does what you ask. Nothing more.

A

Debloated

Unwanted preinstalled extras are removed from the image, so the first desktop you see is already clean.

B

Faster

A leaner install means fewer things competing for your CPU, memory and disk in the background.

C

Yours

No pushy prompts and no decisions made for you. You choose what gets installed and enabled.

D

Still Windows

Built from Windows 11 Pro, so the software and drivers you rely on keep working.

02 / Compare

Standard install vs MinimalX.

Standard

Out of the box

  • Extra apps you didn't pick
  • Suggestions and promotions in the interface
  • More running in the background
  • Setup that nudges you toward choices
MinimalX

Your way

  • A lean, curated base
  • A quieter, cleaner interface
  • A lighter background footprint
  • Setup that stays out of your way
03 / Editions

Pro today. Home next.

Available now

MinimalX Pro (Open Beta)

Built on Windows 11 Pro.

Version
26H2
Build
26300.9278
Architecture
x64
Coming soon

MinimalX Home

The same minimal approach for Windows 11 Home.

Status
Planning development
Release
TBA
04 / FAQ

Quick answers.

What is MinimalX?

A custom Windows 11 ISO focused on being debloated, fast and under your control.

Which edition can I get today?

Windows 11 Pro only. Home is coming soon.

Do I still need a Windows license?

Yes. Windows itself still requires a valid license from Microsoft.

Is this affiliated with Microsoft?

No. MinimalX is an independent project and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Microsoft.