Developer runs Windows 11 on record low 184MB of RAM using modified version

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Developer NTDev has successfully run Windows 11 on just 184MB of RAM, a record low. This was achieved using Tiny11, a modified version of Windows 11 that removes unnecessary apps to reduce memory and storage needs. Tiny11 cuts the typical Windows 11 installation size from over 20GB to 8GB. It also lowers RAM usage significantly, allowing the operating system to function on very low memory configurations, although usability remains limited. Recent builds of Tiny11 reportedly allow for Windows updates, but this is not officially supported by Microsoft. NTDev is known for pushing the limits of Windows, previously achieving a minimum install size of under 100MB.


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