: It often includes essential runtimes like .NET Framework and DirectX to ensure compatibility with modern applications immediately after installation.
: Native Windows "bloatware" (telemetry, speech recognition, and various sample media files) is stripped out to save disk space and improve privacy. : It often includes essential runtimes like
: Lite editions often disable Windows Update or remove security components (like Windows Defender) to save resources, which can leave the system vulnerable. : It often includes essential runtimes like
: Security updates up to the 2016 release date are typically integrated into the ISO. Important Considerations : It often includes essential runtimes like
: Because many "redundant" drivers are removed to reduce the file size, you may need to manually install network or hardware drivers after the OS setup.