| Feature | Status in Xtreme LiteOS | |---------|--------------------------| | Windows Defender | Removed | | Firewall (basic) | Disabled by default | | Print Spooler | Optional/Removed | | Bluetooth Support | Often removed | | Wi-Fi Driver | Kept (basic) | | .NET Framework 3.5/4.8 | Partially Included | | DirectX | Fully intact for gaming | | Visual C++ Runtimes | Pre-installed (2015-2022) | | Windows Update | Disabled (manual enabling possible via tool) | | System Restore | Removed | | Aero / Transparency | Disabled for performance | | Virtual Memory | Optimized, can be re-enabled |
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| Aspect | Benefit | | :--- | :--- | | | Boots in under 10 seconds on an HDD. | | RAM | Frees up 1-2GB of RAM for applications. | | No Telemetry | Microsoft cannot track your activity. | | No Forced Updates | You control when (and if) the system updates. | | Legacy Hardware | Runs smoothly on Core 2 Duo, Pentium, and Atom CPUs. | | Feature | Status in Xtreme LiteOS |