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Choose the edition that matches the Windows base you want stripped down. Both ISOs are built and maintained as part of the Barebones OS sub-project under NuxOS.
Barebones 10
| Base | Windows 10 |
|---|---|
| ISO size | ~1.7 GB |
| Installed size | ~5–6 GB |
Barebones 11
| Base | Windows 11 |
|---|---|
| ISO size | ~3.6 GB |
| Installed size | ~8 GB |
Always verify the SHA-256 checksum against the published value before
installing.
Minimum requirements
| CPU | 64-bit |
|---|---|
| RAM | 2 GB minimum |
| Storage | 12 GB minimum |
| Firmware | UEFI recommended |
Before you install
Barebones OS trades away Windows Update and Windows Defender in exchange for a smaller footprint. Read the About page and the Wiki if you haven't already, especially if this will be your main machine.