, which allows you to toggle specific features like Bluetooth or Windows Defender back on after the initial strip-down. AtlasOS - Optimized Windows, designed for enthusiasts.
AtlasOS removes the Microsoft Store (though it can be reinstalled), Cortana, Edge, and OneDrive. More importantly, it disables Windows Telemetry—the constant data-sharing between your PC and Microsoft—which not only improves privacy but also saves CPU cycles and network bandwidth. 4. Optimized Security (The Trade-off) atlas os 21h2
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The analysis compared a fresh installation of Atlas OS 21H2 against a standard Windows 10 21H2 Professional installation on identical hardware: , which allows you to toggle specific features
| Component | Standard Windows 10 | Atlas OS 21H2 | |-----------|---------------------|----------------| | Windows Defender | Enabled, real-time protection | Fully removed | | Telemetry & DiagTrack | Enabled | Removed | | Windows Update | Automatic | Disabled (manual only) | | Cortana | Present | Removed | | Virtualization-Based Security (VBS) | Optional but available | Disabled | | User Account Control (UAC) | Default level | Disabled | | Print Spooler | Running | Disabled (unless reinstalled) | | Windows Firewall | Enabled | Often disabled by default | The analysis compared a fresh installation of Atlas
Most data collection services are disabled to improve privacy and free up bandwidth. 2. Reduced Process Count