Here's how I installed Windows 11 using a nano-sized 2.4GB ISO — final install weighed in at a mere 8.36GB, two-thirds the size of a normal Windows install, courtesy of Nano11 Builder
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AI GeneratedThe article discusses the installation of Windows 11 using a nano-sized 2.4GB ISO created by Nano11 Builder, resulting in a final install size of 8.36GB, two-thirds smaller than a typical Windows installation. The Nano11 Builder project aims to create the smallest possible ISO for Windows 11, suitable for development testing but not for mission-critical applications. The installation process involved using scripts to tweak the official ISO image, resulting in significantly reduced sizes compared to the base ISO from Microsoft. The article details the installation experience, challenges faced, and the potential use cases for the smaller Windows 11 installation, such as building appliances with limited purposes.