Important Disclaimer:
MiniOS is an unofficial, third-party, "lite" modification of Windows 10. It is not created or endorsed by Microsoft. It often has components removed (e.g., Windows Defender, updates, system restore) to reduce size and resource usage. Use at your own risk, and only on hardware you don't mind reinstalling.
Remove UWP apps (if present): PowerShell Remove-AppxPackage commands.
Disable unnecessary services: set-service or sc config (careful with dependencies).
Manage telemetry/diagnostics: disable Diagnostic Tracking services and related scheduled tasks, but verify compliance with support requirements.
Slim down startup: use msconfig or Task Manager; remove unwanted scheduled tasks.
- Standard Ubuntu 16.04 reached End of Life (EOL) in April 2021.
- Installing this specific version today is not recommended for daily use because it no longer receives security updates, and modern web browsers (like Chrome/Firefox) may stop working or display incorrectly.
- Capture a reference VM image after customizing in Sysprep:
- Username (e.g.,
User)
- Password (optional)
- Time zone
MiniOS is not an official Microsoft product
First, it is essential to clarify that . It is a custom, "lite" distribution of Windows 10 created by third-party enthusiasts (often traced back to Russian modification communities). The version number v201709 indicates it was likely built around September 2017 , based on the Windows 10 Creators Update (build 15063 or similar).
Windows 10 Minios V201709 Install Review
Important Disclaimer:
MiniOS is an unofficial, third-party, "lite" modification of Windows 10. It is not created or endorsed by Microsoft. It often has components removed (e.g., Windows Defender, updates, system restore) to reduce size and resource usage. Use at your own risk, and only on hardware you don't mind reinstalling.
Remove UWP apps (if present): PowerShell Remove-AppxPackage commands.
Disable unnecessary services: set-service or sc config (careful with dependencies).
Manage telemetry/diagnostics: disable Diagnostic Tracking services and related scheduled tasks, but verify compliance with support requirements.
Slim down startup: use msconfig or Task Manager; remove unwanted scheduled tasks.
- Standard Ubuntu 16.04 reached End of Life (EOL) in April 2021.
- Installing this specific version today is not recommended for daily use because it no longer receives security updates, and modern web browsers (like Chrome/Firefox) may stop working or display incorrectly.
- Capture a reference VM image after customizing in Sysprep:
- Username (e.g.,
User)
- Password (optional)
- Time zone
MiniOS is not an official Microsoft product
First, it is essential to clarify that . It is a custom, "lite" distribution of Windows 10 created by third-party enthusiasts (often traced back to Russian modification communities). The version number v201709 indicates it was likely built around September 2017 , based on the Windows 10 Creators Update (build 15063 or similar).
