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If you have searched for the phrase , you are likely in one of two situations. Either you have a slow internet connection and want to save bandwidth, or you are looking for a "repacked" version of Windows 11 that claims to be tiny in size.

: These versions may not receive critical security updates from Microsoft.

Below is a breakdown of the safest ways to get a legitimate Windows 11 ISO and how to safely reduce its size. 1. The Official (and Safest) Links

: Some modified versions, like Optimum 11 , can run on as little as 2GB of RAM .

Microsoft uses .WIM files for standard ISOs. However, the Media Creation Tool uses .ESD (Electronic Software Download), which is highly compressed to save space during the download.