Lower latency and fewer background processes can lead to higher FPS and more stable performance in demanding games.

: You can typically find links from community developers or use tools like Rufus to download the base 22H2 ISO. Create Bootable Media : Open Rufus and select your USB drive.

Enter the BIOS/Boot Menu (usually by pressing F12 , F2 , or Del during startup). Select the USB drive as the primary boot device. : Follow the Windows Setup prompts. Choose Custom: Install Windows only (advanced) .

The ISO size is typically compressed (e.g., 1.9GB to 3GB), and the installed OS can take up as little as 7GB–10GB of disk space. 🛠️ Build 19045.5198 Specific Improvements

When asked for a product key, select (you can activate later via Microsoft Settings ). Choose "Custom: Install Windows only (advanced)" .

: Resolves issues where Windows would not activate after a motherboard replacement. Backup & Cloud Fixes

: Disabling or deleting non-essential services like Microsoft Edge, Cortana, and Telemetry. Resource Optimization : Configuring the OS to use as little as 1GB of RAM at boot, which is critical for low-end hardware. Update Management