Windows 11 now includes features like Copilot and other AI integrations, which not everyone wants. If you prefer a lighter, cleaner Windows installation without Copilot and unnecessary components, you can create a custom ISO using tiny11builder.
tiny11builder allows you to strip down Windows 11, remove bloat, and generate a minimal ISO tailored to your needs.
Important Before You Start
- Back up important data
- Use only official Windows ISOs as the base
- This is an advanced process
- Some removed features may not be recoverable easily
How to Build a Windows 11 ISO Without Copilot Using tiny11builder
Follow the steps below carefully.
1. Download Required Files
- Download the official Windows 11 ISO from Microsoft.
- Download tiny11builder from its GitHub repository.
- Extract the tiny11builder files to a folder.
2. Mount the Windows 11 ISO
- Right-click the Windows 11 ISO file.
- Select Mount.
- Note the mounted drive letter (e.g., D:).
3. Open Command Prompt as Administrator
- Press Windows + S.
- Search for Command Prompt.
- Right-click and select Run as administrator.
4. Run tiny11builder Script
- Navigate to the extracted folder: cd path\to\tiny11builder
- Run the script: tiny11builder.bat
- When prompted:
- Select the mounted ISO drive
- Choose the Windows edition (e.g., Pro)
5. Customize the Build (Remove Copilot & Bloat)
During the process, tiny11builder will:
- Remove Copilot and AI components
- Strip out preinstalled apps
- Disable unnecessary services
You may also get options to:
- Remove Edge (optional)
- Disable telemetry
- Customize features
6. Wait for ISO Creation
- The script will extract, modify, and rebuild the ISO
- This may take 15–30 minutes depending on your system
Once complete, a new custom Windows 11 ISO will be generated.
7. Create Bootable USB
- Use tools like Rufus or Ventoy.
- Select the newly created ISO.
- Create a bootable USB drive.
8. Install Your Custom Windows 11
- Boot from the USB drive.
- Install Windows normally.
- Enjoy a clean, lightweight system without Copilot.
Benefits of Using tiny11builder
- Removes Copilot and AI features
- Reduces system resource usage
- Faster installation and performance
- Less background activity
- More control over Windows components
Limitations
- Some features may be missing
- Future updates may reintroduce components
- Not officially supported by Microsoft
Conclusion
Using tiny11builder, you can build a custom Windows 11 ISO without Copilot and unnecessary bloat. This gives you a faster, cleaner, and more privacy-focused system.
By downloading the official ISO, running the builder script, customizing features, and creating a bootable USB, you can install a lightweight version of Windows 11 tailored to your needs.
