После установки все каталоги Windows 11 занимают около 1,91 ГБ
Команда энтузиастов NTDEV, хорошо известная благодаря своей модификации Windows 11 под названием Tiny11, подняла свои достижения по миниатюризации ОС Microsoft на новый уровень, переведя операционную систему в текстовый режим.
В результате размер установочного образа составил всего 100 МБ, что, вероятно, делает его самым компактным ISO Windows 11 за всю историю.
Естественно, поскольку это текстовый режим, многие из функций урезаны по сравнению с обычным (или Tiny11) графическим интерфейсом Windows 11. Отдельно впечатляет, что даже после удаления всех графических компонентов и приложений, встроенных в Windows 11, NTDEV сохранили ОС рабочей и функциональной.
По словам разработчика, пользователи могут выполнять несколько задач одновременно в этой текстовой ОС. После установки все каталоги Windows 11 занимают около 1,91 ГБ. В урезанной Windows имеется всего четыре папки (и как минимум одна скрытая папка, судя по командам, использованным в видео). Для сравнения: для установки Windows 11 требуется не менее 64 ГБ дискового пространства.
NTDEV также указывает и на недостатки этой текстовой вариации Windows 11. Например, операционная система работает довольно медленно, несмотря на удаление графического интерфейса и многих её функций.
В феврале 2023 года NTDEV представили облегчённую версию Windows 11 Pro 22H2, которая требовала для работы 2 ГБ оперативной памяти и 8 ГБ места на накопителе. В октябрьском релизе Tiny11 для установки требуется чуть больше 3 ГБ.
24 января 2024 в 10:15
| Источник: TomsHardware, Techspot
Внутри новой операционной системы есть масса неактивных компонентов, но Microsoft не спешит приводить работу ОС в порядок
Современные операционные системы включают бесчисленное количество компонентов и должны выполнять намного больше задач, чем это было ещё 20 лет назад. Внутри находится программное обеспечение и тысячи драйверов, ну а всё это должное не просто работать, а демонстрировать чудеса стабильности. Иногда возникают казусы, в результате которых из строя выходят отдельные компоненты операционной системы. Например, недавно в ходе обновления Windows 11 проблемы появились у Панели управления. Системный компонент начали вести себя странно, исчезая и появляясь на рабочем столе. Значки на Панели управления спонтанно пропадали и становились неактивными, ну а спасти положение помогает откат на более старую версию. Всё это не первый и точно не последний такой случай, ну а эксперты полагают, что современная операционная система Windows слишком перегружена и нуждается в основательной чистке.
Microsoft уже много лет рассказывает о планах написать код чуть ли не с нуля, но каждый раз предпочитает доработать уже существующую версию. Часто Софтвреный гигант и вовсе отделывается небольшими визуальными изменениями, годами меняя местами плитки и назойливую рекламу. Похоже, количество мусора в системе стало настолько значительным, что его заметили даже энтузиасты. По данным авторов MSPowerUser, внутри Windows 11 содержится настоящая свалка компонентов, многие из которых уже давно не активны. Например, в операционной системе есть сразу два Проводника. Более современный вариант доступен всем пользователям, но при желании можно получить доступ к старой версии, которая была актуальна в Windows 10. Добраться до старого Проводника не так просто, ну а не желание Microsoft решать накопившиеся проблемы и вовсе ставит в тупик.
Всё дело в том, что размер операционных систем постоянно растёт. Американская компания генерирует гигантские доходы, но по непонятной причине не может нанять достаточное количество специалистов, которые приведут главный продукт в порядок. Старые компоненты надёжно спрятаны, но уже давно существуют утилиты, позволяющие добраться до самых глубин ОС. Весь этот мусор занимает место на диске и может вступать в конфликт с более современными компонентами. Приводятся довольно интересные данные. После чистой установки Windows 11 занимает больше 20 Гб и на ноутбуках может весить до 25 Гб. Windows 10 была не такой прожорливой и могла без проблем уложиться в 16 Гб. 32-битная версия требовала ещё меньше места ну а показатели Windows 7 и вовсе вызывают удивление. Ещё бы, ведь 32-битный вариант довольствовался 3 Гб, тогда как полноценную 64-битную систему можно было уместить в 4 Гб. Требовался ещё файл подкачки и место под программное обеспечение, но в целом Windows 11 оказалась в 4-5 раз более требовательной к свободному пространству, чем Windows 7.
При желании каждый пользователь Windows 11 может увидеть старый проводник. Достаточно перейти в Панель управления, а после нажать два раза по кнопке с надписью «наверх», располагающейся в левом верхнем углу окна в режиме отображения «Крупные значки» или «Мелкие значки». Способ остаётся актуальным даже для версии Windows 11 22Н2, ну а это значит, что Microsoft не спешит подчищать хвосты у старых компонентов. Любители Windows 10 предпочитают возвращать функционал Проводника при помощи правок реестра, поскольку их не устраивают некоторые изменения, с которыми приходится мириться при переходе на Windows 11. Напомним, классический Проводник не имеет целого ряда возможностей более современной версии. Например, у него нет поддержки вкладок, а в итоге каждая вкладка открывается в новом окне. Данная функция многим кажется сомнительной, тогда как другие пользователи настолько к ней привыкли, что считают все предыдущие версии Проводника жутко устаревшими. Новинка сравнивается по важности с появлением версии Internet Explorer 7, где впервые появились знакомые всем нам вкладки браузера.
На самом деле старая версия Проводника – это не единственный компонент, который пылится внутри финальной версии операционной системы. Подобных элементов множество, ну а внимание привлекает Панель управления, которая присутствует в Windows с 1985 года. Microsoft то и дело пыталась устроить небольшую революцию, но пользователи негативно реагировали на резкие изменения, поэтому за 30 лет Софтверный гигант делал небольшие шаги, перегружая операционную систему мусорными компонентами от старых Панелей управления. Известно, что вместо удаления Панели управления Microsoft постепенно переносит функции этого компонента в различные настройки и параметры. Например, отдельных компоненты можно встретить в папке Администрирование, а также в пеню Пуск. Когда американская корпорация решится навести порядок в операционной системе, не знает никто. С каждым годом Windows занимает всё больше места, но на появление новых функций это почти не оказывает никакого влияния.
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People who want to upgrade to or perform a clean installation of Windows 11 have a growing concern about how much space its setup takes on your hard drive/SSD. We understand where they are coming from, since most users like to install the operating system on their SSDs (because they are faster), which are usually 128 or 256 GB in size, leaving little space for other things.
This post discusses the actual storage space occupied by the different Windows 11 editions, and how you can reduce it if required.
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Windows 11 Storage Requirement Versus Actual Consumed Space
Microsoft has announced minimum hardware requirements for installing Windows 11 on a physical PC or a Virtual Machine (VM). This requires users to have at least 64 GB of storage space. This means their boot drive (usually C drive) needs to be at least 64 GB.
However, this does not mean that Windows 11 takes up that entire amount, i.e. 64 GB. Microsoft has announced the amount due to two main reasons.
While installing Windows 11, it does not necessarily mean it will only take up the amount of storage space you see at the installation. Rather, a lot of data needs to be moved around and duplicated, especially when you upgrade from an older version of Windows.
Another reason for leaving significant free space is to allow room for other apps, programs, and Windows updates to be installed, so that you can use the operating system, and not just have it installed.
Storage Space Utilization with Different Windows 11 Editions
As you would already know, Windows 11 comes in different editions, each with its own unique features and support. That said, each of these editions takes up different storage space on your hard drive.
Furthermore, the footprint depends on whether you have performed a clean installation of Windows 11 or upgraded from an older version. If you upgraded from an older version, Windows retains the older version for the next 10 days in case you wish to revert to it.
Here is a summary of the space Windows 11 editions take up on your hard drive after a clean install:
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| Professional | 20.9 |
| Home | 20.1 |
| Education | 20.5 |
| Enterprise | 20.2 |
Here are the insights on each of these editions.
Windows 11 Professional
The Professional Edition for Windows 11 includes some features and programs which the other editions don’t, therefore it can be considered a significantly heavier edition. That said, while testing out fresh installations for different editions of Windows, we discovered that all editions take up 21GB of space.
Windows 11 Home
The Home edition is the operating system with the least features and capabilities (with the exception of S mode). However, it also took up just over 20GB of space.
Windows 11 Education
The Education Edition took up relatively less space than the Professional Edition, but more than the Home Edition, as its footprint was nearly 20.5GB.
The difference is primarily because it is designed for students in the education industry and does not require all the tools that a working professional does, but requires more than a regular home user.
Windows 11 Enterprise
Windows 11 Enterprise offers more features than the professional edition. However, many of them need to be activated, which also requires Windows to download. Without those, with a basic Windows 11 Enterprise installation, the footprint was up to 20.2GB, negligibly more than the Home edition.
Apart from these editions, Microsoft also releases Windows 11 S Mode. S Mode is optimized for security and performance, where it restricts the installation of applications, both third-party and Microsoft Store, significantly reducing the size for the installation.
If you are concerned about the storage space on your PC for Windows 11, you can reduce the size of the system files so the installation consumes less space. This can be achieved before, after, or during the installation of Windows 11.
How to Reduce Windows 11 Install Size Before Installation
If you would like to remove the bloatware (the apps and programs that you do not plan on using) from the Windows 11 ISO file, you can do so using “streamlining.” Using this technique, you can remove the files and folders within an ISO image associated with a feature, reducing the size of the recreated ISO file and the actual installation for Windows 11.
We have discussed the streamlining process in another post using which you can remove Windows components from ISO images using MSMG Toolkit.
Once the bloatware has been removed, you can proceed to install Windows 11 using the new ISO image which will reduce the installation footprint.
How to Reduce Windows 11 Install Size During Installation
Another way to reduce the installation size for Windows 11 is at the time you install it. Users will see the Out of Box Experience (OOBE) screens while setting up a computer for the first time. This includes various screens where the user can back up OneDrive, configure keyboard layouts, etc.
At this point, if a user chooses not to back up their OneDrive, this will reduce the size of the Windows 11 installation by exactly the size of your OneDrive.
However, not choosing to install/configure other components will still install them, but they will not be activated. Therefore, they do not affect the installation size.
How to Reduce Windows 11 Install Size After Installation
Once you have already installed Windows 11, it is still not too late to free up some space and make room for other apps and programs.
Delete Old Windows Folder
If you have upgraded from an older version of Windows to Windows 11, your system likely retains a Windows.old folder, consuming significant space in the boot volume. You can free up that space by deleting the said folder. However, bear in mind that you will not be able to roll back to the previous OS version once the Windows.old folder is deleted.
Perform the below steps to remove Windows.old folder:
- To delete the folder, you will need to enable viewing of hidden folders in File Explorer. Launch the Explorer, click the ellipses (3 dots) from the top, and then click Options from the expanded menu.
- From the Folder Options window, switch to the View tab. From there, select the radio button “Show hidden files, folders, and drives,” then uncheck the box next to “Hide protected operating system files (Recommended).” At this point, you will see a confirmation box, click Yes, then click Apply and Ok.
- Now, navigate to system volume (usually C drive) using File Explorer. From there, you shall see the Windows.old folder. Right-click on it and then click Delete from the context menu to remove this folder.
Alternatively, you can also remove the Windows.old folder using the Settings app. Navigate to the following:
Settings app >> System >> Storage >> Cleanup Recommendations
If you have a Windows.old folder, the app will recommend you to “Previous Windows installation(s).” Check the box beside it, and then click Clean up.
Disable Hibernation Mode
The hibernation mode in Windows puts the computer to sleep while maintaining all of your open data in a file called “hiberfil.sys.” This hidden file is stored in the boot drive, and disabling the hibernation mode automatically removes the file.
The image below shows the size of the hiberfil.sys file on our PC:
Disabling this feature would automatically create almost 16 GB of free disk space on our boot drive.
To disable hibernation, launch the Command Prompt with administrative privileges and then paste the following command:
powercfg -h off
You will now find that some disk space has been freed up in the boot drive.
Shrink/Disable Pagefile
Pagefile is another hidden system file whose purpose is to compensate for any shortages of RAM. Occasionally, the data in your system’s memory takes refuge in the Pagefile, which is on your storage drive (volume C), which subsequently takes up significant space.
Although we do not suggest that you disable Pagefile entirely, since it is an important feature that contributes to the normal functionality of the operating system, it can still be done if necessary.
You can determine the optimal Pagefile size and then use the guide below to set it up or disable it entirely.
- Navigate to the following:
Settings >> System >> About - Now scroll down and click Advanced System Settings in the Related Links section.
- In the System properties window, switch to the Advanced tab and then click Settings under Performance.
- In the Performance Options window, switch to Advanced tab, and then click Change under Virtual memory.
- In the Virtual Memory window, uncheck the box next to “Automatically manage paging file size for all drives.” Once done, you should now select Custom size and then enter the minimum and maximum values for the Pagefile size.
Alternatively, you can select the No paging file radio button to disable the feature entirely. Click Set and Ok when done. - Reboot your computer for the changes to take effect.
Perform Disk Cleanup
Disk Cleanup is a built-in feature in Windows 11 that wipes out any unnecessary data the system no longer requires, automatically. You can perform the steps below on the system volume:
- Open File Explorer, then right-click on the boot volume. Click Properties from the context menu.
- From the Properties window, click Disk Cleanup.
- From the Disk Cleanup window, check all the boxes under Files to delete, and then click Clean up system files.
- In the next window, check all the file boxes under Files to delete them again, and then click Ok.
- You will now be prompted for a confirmation. Click Delete Files.
- The deletion process will now begin and should only take a moment. When finished, close the Properties window.
You will now have created significant free space, reducing the footprint of Windows 11 itself.
Closing Words
The installation sizes for the different editions of Windows 11 are given in this post through VMs. Operating systems have also been updated with recent Windows 11 updates, so we pass on accurate information to our readers.
However, we do not recommend using the minimum storage space to run Windows 11 on your computer, as you will need more space in the future and your operating system will not work at its optimal performance.
Furthermore, you may see almost twice the footprint of Windows 11 (almost 40 GB) if you have upgraded from an older OS. You can remove the previous version using the method given in this post to delete Windows.old folder.
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List of all minimum system requirements for Windows 11
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These are the minimum system requirements for installing Windows 11 on a PC. If your device does not meet these requirements, you may not be able to install Windows 11 on your device and might want to consider purchasing a new PC. If you are unsure whether your PC meets these requirements, you can check with your PC Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or, if your device is already running Windows 10, you can use the PC Health Check app to assess compatibility. Note that this app does not check for graphics card or display, as most compatible devices will meet those requirements listed below. Your device must be running Windows 10, version 2004 or later, to upgrade. Free updates are available through Windows Update in Settings > Update and Security. |
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| Processor | 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster with 2 or more cores on a compatible 64-bit processor or System on a Chip (SoC). |
| RAM | 4 gigabytes (GB) |
| Storage | 64 GB or larger storage device. See More information on storage space to keep Windows 11 up-to-date for more details. |
| System firmware | UEFI, Secure Boot capable. Check here for information on how your PC might be able to meet this requirement. |
| TPM | Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0. Check here for instructions on how your PC might be enabled to meet this requirement. |
| Graphics card | Compatible with DirectX 12 or later with WDDM 2.0 driver. |
| Display | High definition (720p) display that is greater than 9” diagonally, 8 bits per color channel. |
| Minimum system requirements for Copilot+ PCs | Copilot+ PCs are a new class of Windows 11 AI PCs that are powered by a turbocharged neural processing unit (NPU)—a specialized computer chip for AI-intensive processes like real-time translations and image generation— that can perform more than 40 trillion operations per second (TOPS).
To run unique Copilot+ PC experiences, customers will need to acquire new hardware. In addition to the minimum system requirements for Windows 11, Copilot+ PCs must include the following:
Specific features, plus apps and hardware that you add to your Copilot+ PC may have additional hardware, software, or other requirements, and these requirements may change over time. |
| Internet connection and Microsoft account | Windows 11 Pro for personal use and Windows 11 Home require internet connectivity and a Microsoft account during initial device setup.
Switching a device out of Windows 11 Home in S mode also requires internet connectivity. Learn more about S mode here. For all Windows 11 editions, internet access is required to perform updates and to download and take advantage of some features. On Copilot+ PCs, many unique features, once downloaded, will run without internet access. A Microsoft account is required for some features, including on Copilot+ PCs. |
Certain features require specific hardware. System requirements to run some apps will exceed the Windows 11 minimum device specifications. Check device compatibility information specific to the apps you want to install. Available storage on your device will vary based on installed apps and updates. Performance will scale with higher end, more capable PCs. Additional requirements may apply over time and for updates.
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List of all feature-specific requirements for Windows 11
Feature-specific requirements for Windows 11We will continue to introduce new AI features that light up more natural and conversational engagement with your devices, including experiences you can only get with Copilot+ PCs. Windows Insiders with Copilot+ PCs will be the first to experience these new features, leveraging the valuable expertise of this community, before they become broadly available to customers through a phased rollout to select devices and markets. Feature availability will vary by device, region, and over time. Learn more about the timing of feature availability at Copilot+ PCs: A New Era of Windows AI PCs and Laptops and Copilot+ PCs and Features for Businesses. We will share more information on the status of new features as they become available, including by region and device silicon technology. Please continue to check back regularly for the latest updates as information and requirements may change over time. |
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| Copilot+ PCs | The following are unique experiences for Copilot+ PCs:
Wave 1:
Wave 2:
1 Automatic super resolution works with a curated set of games and is only available on Copilot+ PCs with Snapdragon® X Series processors. Cocreator in Paint, Restyle Image, and Image Creator are optimized for English text prompts and require a Microsoft account and internet connection to access cloud services that help ensure the responsible use of AI. Live captions currently supports translation for video and audio subtitles into English from 40+ languages; translation from 27 languages into Chinese (Simplified) will begin rolling out in mid-2025. Windows Studio Effects require a built-in camera. Available effects vary by device: background blur, voice focus, eye contact: standard, and automatic framing run on all Copilot+ PCs as well as other select Windows 11 PCs with <40 TOPS NPUs, while devices powered by Snapdragon® X Series processors come pre-installed with those effects as well as eye contact: teleprompter, portrait light, and creative filters. See aka.ms/copilotpluspcs for more information about feature availability and functionality. 2 Recall (preview) is rolling out to the European Economic Area later in 2025. Optimized for select languages [English, Chinese (Simplified), French, German, Japanese, and Spanish]. Content-based and storage limitations apply. Requires Windows Hello Enhanced Sign-in Security. Enterprise license required for some policy-enabled management controls. See aka.ms/copilotpluspcs for more information about feature availability and functionality. 3 Click to Do (preview) will be available in the European Economic Area later than in other markets. Functionality will vary by market; text actions available across markets in select character sets. Generative fill is only available on Copilot+ PCs with Snapdragon® X Series processors. Improved Windows search works with specific text, image, and document formats only; optimized for select languages [English, Chinese (Simplified), French, German, Japanese, and Spanish]. Super resolution in Microsoft Photos is available on Copilot+ PCs with Snapdragon® X Series processors; rolling out to other devices in mid-2025. See aka.ms/copilotpluspcs for more information about feature availability and functionality. The Copilot+ PC features are more than just apps. They are advanced AI capabilities that require a Neural Processing Unit (NPU) with 40+ trillion operations per second (TOPS) to work as intended. To enjoy the best experience with the Copilot+ PC features, make sure that the apps you want to install are compatible with your device. Features may vary by region and device. The amount of storage space on your device will depend on your storage configuration and the apps and updates you have installed. The performance of the features will vary depending on the power and capability of your Copilot+ PC. Keep in mind that the features may require additional hardware or software over time. |
| 5G support | requires 5G capable modem where available. |
| Auto HDR | requires an HDR monitor. |
| BitLocker to Go | requires a USB flash drive (available in Windows Pro and above editions). |
| Client Hyper-V | requires a processor with second level address translation (SLAT) capabilities (available in Windows Pro and above editions). |
| DirectStorage | requires an NVMe SSD to store and run games that use the Standard NVM Express Controller driver and a DirectX12 GPU with Shader Model 6.0 support. |
| DirectX 12 Ultimate | is available with supported games and graphics chips. |
| Presence | requires an on-device sensor that can detect human distance from device or intent to interact with device. |
| Intelligent Video Conferencing | requires video camera, microphone, and speaker (audio output). |
| Multiple Voice Assistant (MVA) | requires a microphone and speaker. |
| Snap | three-column layouts requires a screen that is 1920 effective pixels or greater in width. |
| Mute/Unmute from Taskbar | requires video camera, microphone, and speaker (audio output). App must be compatible with feature to enable global mute/unmute. |
| Spatial Sound | requires supporting hardware and software. |
| Microsoft Teams | requires video camera, microphone, and speaker (audio output). |
| Touch | requires a screen or monitor that supports multi-touch. |
| Two-factor Authentication | requires use of PIN, biometric (fingerprint reader or illuminated infrared camera), or a phone with Wi-Fi or Bluetooth capabilities. |
| Voice Typing | requires a PC with a microphone. |
| Wake on Voice | requires Modern Standby power model and microphone. |
| Wi-Fi 6E | requires new WLAN IHV hardware and driver and a Wi-Fi 6E capable AP/router. |
| Windows Hello | requires an on-device camera configured for near infrared (IR) imaging or fingerprint reader for biometric authentication. Devices without biometric sensors can use Windows Hello with a PIN or portable Microsoft compatible security key. |
| Windows Projection | requires a display adapter which supports Windows Display Driver Model (WDDM) 2.0 and a Wi-Fi adapter that supports Wi-Fi Direct. |
| Windows Studio Effects | the automatic framing, background blur (standard and portrait), eye contact: standard, and voice focus features in Windows Studio Effects will run on a Windows 11 device that includes a processor or SoC that incorporates Neural Processing Units (NPUs) with 10+ trillion operations per second (TOPS). Additional Windows Studio Effects—creative filters, portrait light, and eye contact: teleprompter—are only available on Snapdragon® X Series-powered Copilot+ PCs. Windows Studio Effects require a device with a built-in camera. Learn more about Windows Studio Effects. |
| Xbox (app) | requires an Xbox Live account, which is not available in all regions. See Xbox Live Countries and Regions for the most up-to-date information on availability. Some features in the Xbox app will require an active Xbox Game Pass subscription (sold separately). Learn more about the pass. |
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List of all key feature deprecations and removals when upgrading to Windows 11
Feature deprecations and removalsWhen upgrading to Windows 11 from Windows 10 or when installing an update to Windows 11, some features may be deprecated or removed. Please see below for information regarding some of the key features impacted: |
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| Cortana | Cortana in Windows as a standalone app is removed. |
| Desktop wallpaper | cannot be roamed to or from device when signed in with a Microsoft account. |
| Internet Explorer | Microsoft Edge with IE mode replaces the Internet Explorer 11 desktop application in Windows 11. For more information, see Internet Explorer 11 desktop app retirement FAQ. |
| Mail, Calendar, and People | Support for Windows Mail, Calendar, and People ended on December 31, 2024. Any local emails, calendar events, and contacts stored in Mail, Calendar, and People will remain exportable following the steps in Export emails and contacts from Windows Mail or People and import to new Outlook. |
| Management capabilities | for organizations to deliver customized Start and Taskbar experiences are limited:
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| Math Input Panel | is removed. Math Recognizer will install on demand and includes the math input control and recognizer. Math inking in apps like OneNote are not impacted by this change. |
| News & Interests | has evolved. New functionality has been added which can be found by clicking the Widgets icon on the Taskbar. |
| Paint 3D | is removed. Existing installations of Paint 3D will continue to work, but the app is no longer available for download from the Microsoft Store. |
| Quick Status | from the Lockscreen and associated settings are removed. |
| S Mode | is only available now for Windows 11 Home edition. |
| Search Results from the Internet | Windows 11 does not support disabling the return of internet Search results via Registry Key. The related Group Policy setting is not impacted by this change. |
| Snipping Tool and Snip and Sketch | have been merged into a single experience keeping the familiar Snipping Tool name. |
| Start | is significantly changed in Windows 11 including the following key deprecations and removals:
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| Tablet Mode | is removed and new functionality and capability is included for keyboard attach and detach postures. |
| Taskbar | is changed including:
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| Timeline | is removed. Some similar functionality is available in Microsoft Edge. |
| Touch Keyboard | will no longer dock and undock keyboard layouts on screen sizes 18 inches and larger. |
| Universal Windows Platform (UWP) Applications for 32-bit Arm | This change is applicable only to devices with an Arm processor, for example Snapdragon processors from Qualcomm. If you have a PC built with a processor from Intel or AMD, this content is not applicable. If you are not sure which type of processor you have, check Settings > System > About. |
| Wallet | is removed. |
| Windows Deployment Services | is being partially deprecated. Please see this article for detailed information. |
| Windows Mixed Reality | was removed in Windows 11, version 24H2. This includes the Mixed Reality Portal app, Windows Mixed Reality for SteamVR, and Steam VR Beta. Existing Windows Mixed Reality devices will continue to work with Steam through November 2026, if users remain on their current released version of Windows 11, version 23H2. After November 2026, Windows Mixed Reality will no longer receive security updates, nonsecurity updates, bug fixes, technical support, or online technical content updates. This deprecation doesn’t affect HoloLens. |
| Windows Store for Business and Windows Store for Education | no longer include the Private Store tab. Please see this blog post for information on app deployment options. |
| Word Pad | will be removed from all editions of Windows starting in Windows 11, version 24H2. We recommend Microsoft Word for rich text documents like .doc and .rtf and Windows Notepad for plain text documents like .txt. |
The following apps will not be removed on upgrade but will no longer be installed on new devices or when clean-installing Windows 11. They are available for download from the Store:
- 3D Viewer
- OneNote for Windows 10
- Skype
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Keeping Windows 11 up-to-dateAs part of the effort to continually improve the Windows experience, software updates and fixes are created and released. These updates are delivered to your device during the device’s supported lifecycle. |
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Ensuring that your device is kept up to date is important for your device security and functionality. With an internet connection, Windows 11 will periodically check for updates so you don’t have to (ISP fees might apply). You can check to see if there are any pending or optional updates available for your device by going to Settings | Update & Security | Windows Update. It is important to ensure you have enough free storage space to install updates and you may need to check to see if your hardware is still supported by your Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). Visit the Lifecycle FAQ for Windows products More information on storage space requirements to keep Windows 11 up-to-date The size of the Windows operating system that comes with your device and the amount of free storage space needed to download and install Windows updates are highly variable as they depend on a variety of factors. Visit here to learn why. The factors that impact the amount of free space needed to take an update include: the versions of Windows previously installed on the machine; the amount of free storage space available from Windows files to reuse, such as the virtual memory pagefile or hibernation file; which applications are installed on your device; and how those applications store data. When updating, Windows will attempt to free up enough space automatically and to guide you through freeing up even more if the automatic cleanup is not sufficient. You can also take steps on your own to free up space. |
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Системные требования Windows 11 возросли по сравнению с Windows 10, и речь не только о вопросах безопасности (злополучный чипсет TPM 2.0, который, как оказалось, можно эмулировать), но и об обычных компонентах. Так, новая операционная система требует вдвое больше оперативной памяти (2 ➝ 4 ГБ) и вдвое большее хранилище (32 ➝ 64 ГБ). Если с другими характеристиками всё понятно (в системе новые анимации и технологии), то возросшее требование к накопителю оставалось необъяснимым, ведь Windows 11 занимает примерно столько же места, сколько предшественница. Но теперь всё стало на свои места.
На официальном сайте Microsoft объяснила, что хоть система весит приблизительно как Windows 10, сам процесс обновления требует дополнительного свободного пространства на диске. Спустя некоторое время после апдейта (примерно через 10 дней) система освободит это зарезервированное место в хранилище.
Судя по всему, именно из-за этой особенности системные требования Windows 11 к объёму диска выросли — вероятно, подобный механизм резервирования дополнительного пространства на накопителе будет использоваться и в будущих крупных обновлениях системы.
Также не исключено, что разработчики попросту пришли к выводу: для комфортного использования системы в 2021 году накопителя на 32 ГБ уже недостаточно.