Windows 10 Pro “Lite” 1803 update march 2020 (Store+Xbox) by degortg

What affects Windows 10 system requirements?

First of all, the load on the PC depends on the graphical shell and new features of Windows 10. Version 10 was created in accordance with new developments in the field of software. Despite the fact that Ten was declared as the most economical operating system (than Windows 7, 8), it is constantly being updated with updates that consume more and more computer resources.

I personally experienced the high load of Windows 10 on my laptop. In 2020, a Dell Inspiron 3168 laptop was purchased.

It already had Windows 10 Pro pre-installed. In general, it was possible to work, but the laptop was very slow in some moments. For example, if more than five tabs are open in the browser, music is playing and a torrent is downloading at the same time, then it was impossible to work (despite the fact that this is a common workload for a PC). Here is a small comparison of my laptop and the minimum requirements of Windows 10 (for 64-bit systems):

Thus, a Dell laptop will be able to run Windows 10, but will obviously slow down (after all, the requirements are minimal).

Then I had no idea about the existence of stripped-down light versions of Windows 10 and decided to fix the problem by switching to another operating system, Ubuntu 16 (Linux family). Immediately my laptop began to literally “fly”, everything worked perfectly. But everyone knows that Linux does not have many programs and games, so after some time I decided to return to Windows 10 again.

Differences between 32 and 64 bit systems

It is visually impossible to see any differences between 32 and 64 bit systems. The whole difference is hidden inside the computer. Processors based on 64 bits (and this is almost all processors that were released after 2001) have a wider register for storing and processing data compared to 32-bit ones. Devices with a higher bit capacity can support a significant amount of RAM, have better security parameters, and more.

Table: main differences between 32 and 64-bit systems

Features of the light version of Windows 10

On the Internet I came across the build of Windows 10 Pro 16299.125 x86/x64 Lite v.11.17 by naifle. Installation is possible for both 32-bit and 64-bit systems.

The download link for the Windows 10 Pro x86/x64 Lite torrent file is below. Before downloading, unzip the ZIP archive.

Windows 10 Lite build features:

1. Missing automatic updates from Update Center
2. Minimized GUI
3. Many programs have been removed (list below)

List of removed programs from Windows 10 Lite:

1. Biometrics
2. Telemetry
3. CEIP
4. OneDrive
5. Cortana & Search
6. Windows Defender
7. Backup and recovery
8. Data Transfer Tool
9. Reference
10. IME
11. Wallpaper
12. Themes
13. SmartScreen

Hibernation, paging, and UAC are also disabled.

Thus, this assembly is as stripped down as possible; downloading or not is up to you. But I want to note that with the installation of Windows 10 Lite, the speed of your computer increases significantly. It is advisable to install this assembly on old computers or laptops that are not used for serious work.

Windows 10 Lite desktop:

Is Windows 10 suitable for weak computers?

Based on my experience, Windows 10 is quite suitable for weak computers. Of course, there are some caveats: it’s unlikely that you’ll be able to play colorful and interesting games, but the system is more than convenient for work. At the same time, improving its performance is quite simple. It is enough to disable everything unnecessary to unload the RAM and video memory to the maximum, and keep the registry and file system clean.

Optimal setup and tips for using this OS on a weak PC

The stability of a computer depends on several main factors: high-quality operation of devices and the absence of garbage, unnecessary processes in the OS (extra processes mean unnecessary programs, as well as possible virus activity).

Periodically check the OS for malware (once every 1–2 months). Remove software and system junk from time to time (at least once a month).

If the computer is only used for 1-2 portable games or as a movie theater, clutter won't accumulate. The largest accumulation of garbage on a computer is formed due to active surfing on the Internet.

Driver Update

Drivers are special programs that ensure the best performance of computer devices. Basic applications that are installed along with the OS are mediocre software with a minimum of functions for devices. Therefore, for particularly important devices (video card, processor, AHCI bus), it is necessary to install additional software from Microsoft servers or download it from manufacturers’ websites:

1. In Windows search, enter devmgmt.msc and open the best match.

   In Windows search, enter devmgmt.msc and open the best match

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2. Open the category, then right-click on the device and select “Update driver”.

   Open the category, then right-click on the device and select “Update driver”

3. Click on the “Automatic search” item and wait for the wizard to download and install the best software.

   Click on the “Automatic search” item and wait for the wizard to download and install the best software

After updating the hardware configuration, the computer must be restarted.

Video: how to update drivers in Windows 10

Removing garbage

Garbage (application logs, temporary files, old system updates and much more) puts pressure on Windows and brings “chaos” to the file system. Finding the necessary applications is difficult, because the OS runs slower.

1. Open the “This PC” environment, right-click on partition C and select “Properties”.

   Right-click on partition C and select “Properties”

2. In the properties window, click the “Disk Cleanup” button.

   In the properties window, click the “Disk Cleanup” button

3. When the program generates a list of files to be deleted, check the boxes next to the categories that need to be cleared and click “OK”.

   We check the boxes next to the categories that need to be cleared and click “OK”

Video: How to use Disk Cleanup in Windows 10

Disabling unnecessary services

Services are background processes that are automatically (independent of the user) started and executed. These software products are responsible for the operation of running processes. However, some services simply take up space in RAM because... control those programs that the user is not currently using.

1. In the search, enter “Services” and select the result labeled “Classic application”.

   In the search, enter “Services” and select the result labeled “Classic application”

2. Right-click on the service from the list and select “Properties”.

   Right-click on the service from the list and select “Properties”

3. In the “General” tab, change “Startup type” to “Disabled” and save with the “OK” button.

   In the “General” tab, change “Startup type” to “Disabled” and save with the “OK” button

4. Reboot the computer.

List of services that can be disabled without harm to the system:

• "Fax machine";
• NVIDIA Stereoscopic 3D Driver Service (for NVidia graphics cards if you are not using 3D stereo imaging);
• “Net.Tcp Port Sharing Service”;
• "Working folders";
• "AllJoyn Router Service";
• "Application Identity";
• "BitLocker Drive Encryption Service";
• "Bluetooth Help" (if you don't use Bluetooth);
• “Client License Service” (ClipSVC, after disabling, Windows 10 Store applications may not work properly);
• "Computer Browser";
• Dmwappushservice;
• Geographic Location Service;
• "Data Exchange Service (Hyper-V)";
• "Guest Shutdown Service (Hyper-V)";
• "Pulse Service (Hyper-V)";
• "Hyper-V Virtual Machine Session Service";
• "Hyper-V Time Synchronization Service";
• "Data Exchange Service (Hyper-V)";
• “Hyper-V Remote Desktop Virtualization Service”;
• "Sensor Monitoring Service";
• "Sensor Data Service";
• "Sensor Service";
• “Functionality for connected users and telemetry” (this is one of the options to disable Windows 10 “tracking” of the user);
• “Internet Sharing (ICS)” (provided that you do not use Internet sharing functions, for example, to distribute Wi-Fi from a laptop);
• "Xbox Live Network Service";
• Superfetch (assuming you are using an SSD);
• "Print Manager" (if you don't use printing features, including Windows 10's built-in printing to PDF files);
• "Windows Biometric Service";
• "Remote registry";
• "Secondary login" (if you don't use it).

The lightest Windows 10 Lite x64 2020 with activator

Minimum hardware requirements to install Windows 10 Lite:

64-bit processor with a frequency of 1 GHz; Total 1 GB RAM 2 GB for x64; Empty hard disk space 16 GB for x86 or 20 GB for x64; Video card with DirectX9 and WDDM 1.0 driver; Monitor with a resolution of at least 800×600.

Screenshots:

About Windows 10 Lite 64 bit version:
The lightest Windows 10 lite x64 2020 Enterprise version contains only important and stable updates. Initially, it contains elements familiar to many from Windows 7 and does not have metro applications, the Edge browser or the store. If you don’t know how to speed up Windows 10, we recommend that you download this particular assembly. For better performance and greater usefulness, NET Framework 3.5 and Direct Play for old programs and games were used. Backup storage is disabled and the update data storage is cleared to save space.

This is the fastest Windows 10 and the newest to date, since it has removed:

· All languages ​​by default (only Russian and English are left); · Search and Cortana; · Biometric facial recognition system, virtual reality and Linux subsystem; · Related to telemetry, sending reports, data collection and other spy components; · Additional components of the network environment, remote access and some connection protocols; · As well as other services that load the system and are needed in very rare cases.

Despite the large number of changes, you will be able to fully use the OS, play games even over the network, surf the Internet and enjoy high response speed. You get Windows 10 without any extra software from Microsoft, capable of running even on the weakest computer.

The most important services, such as Compatibility Assistant, routers, network security services, Windows Defender and others, you can enable yourself if you need them.

Programs

Lightweight Windows 10 64 bit Enterprise 2020 Lite 1903 after installation contains additional software on the desktop that you may need:

· Microsoft Visual C+ 2005 – 2020 with latest updates – Required for many programs; · DirectX 9 – Required by many games; · Win 10 Tweaker 15.3 – a tool for cleaning your computer and fixing system errors; · Set of activators KMSAuto Lite 1.5.6 Portable and KMSoffline v2.1.2 · Alternative search engine Everything - for searching files on your computer; · Additional registry files to enable Windows Defender and additional personalization.

Installation

First, you will need to download Windows 10 Lite x64 2020 iso image via torrent and prepare a 4 GB flash drive. Disable your antivirus so as not to remove activators. Insert the USB flash drive into your computer, run the UltraISO program and open the downloaded image through it. In the program, click on the “Boot” tab, then “Burn hard disk image.” In the menu that opens, select your flash drive, format it by selecting the FAT32 file system. After formatting is complete, click “Burn” and wait for the message that the recording is complete.

Now your USB drive is equivalent to an installation disk. You will need to insert the flash drive into your computer (preferably USB 2.0) and reboot it. The download should start automatically, then you can select the system bit size and start the OS installation.

Activation of Windows 10 Enterprise does not happen automatically. You will need to run any of the activators on your desktop as an administrator (be sure to disable your antivirus). Click “Activate” and wait for the completion message. If it doesn’t work for you, download another activator on our website in the “Activators” section. Windows 10 Lite x64 torrent download lightweight Windows 10 in Russian with activator.
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