The image removes Microsoft Teams, Copilot, Xbox bloatware, OneDrive, Edge WebView (optional), and most UWP apps. However, the Microsoft Store and Game Bar remain intact—a crucial detail for Game Pass users. The removal list includes over 200 Windows components.
| Component | Status | |--------------------|-------------------------------| | Windows Defender | Removable / Disabled by default| | Telemetry | Blocked via hosts + registry | | Virtual Memory | Optimized (can adjust) | | Search Indexing | Lightweight mode | | Game Mode | Enhanced + power plan tweaks | | Context Menu | Full classic + new hybrid | windows xlite optimum 11 24h2 pro v44b fbc
The standout feature of v44b is the custom power scheme. While most custom OSes force "High Performance" or "Ultimate Performance," this build implements dynamic frequency scaling. On an Intel Core i9-13900H test laptop, idle power draw dropped from 8.5W (stock Win11 24H2) to 4.1W. The image removes Microsoft Teams, Copilot, Xbox bloatware,