The Windows Setup will load. Choose your language, time, and keyboard input methods, and then click "Install now."
| Metric | Official Win10 22H2 x86 | Win10 LTSC x86 | Windows Xlite Micro x86 | |--------|-------------------------|----------------|--------------------------| | ISO size | 3.8 GB | 3.0 GB | 1.1–1.5 GB | | Installed size | 16-20 GB | 12-15 GB | 3-6 GB | | RAM idle (after fresh boot) | 1.4-1.6 GB | 1.0-1.2 GB | 380-550 MB | | Processes running | 90-110 | 60-75 | 25-35 | | Boot time (from SSD) | 45 sec | 32 sec | 18-22 sec | | Windows Update | Yes, forced | Optional (via tools) | Removed | windows xlite 190453757 micro 10 se x86 a
When booting into a build like XLite Micro 10 SE, the user is immediately greeted by the absence of the familiar Windows bloat. The Start Menu is stripped, the Microsoft Store is gone, Cortana is non-existent, and even standard system applications like Windows Media Player or the default photo viewer may be removed or replaced with lightweight alternatives. The Windows Setup will load