| Issue | Explanation | |-------|-------------| | | Removing some components (e.g., WinRE, Component Store) prevents future cumulative updates from installing. | | Windows Defender removal | Can cause system instability or UI glitches; may re-enable itself. | | Feature updates (22H2 → 24H2) | May fail or require full ISO reinstall if too many components removed. | | Protected components | Edge, Cortana core, Start Menu dependencies cannot be fully removed without breaking search or Settings. | | ARM64 compatibility | Works, but driver integration for ARM is less tested. |
After removing components, go to > Save and apply Max Compression (LZMS). A stock Windows 11 Pro 24H2 ISO (5.5 GB) can shrink to under 3.5 GB after removing 200+ packages. ntlite windows 11 work