If you have a computer running Windows, you know that as new versions are released, they become increasingly heavy and require more resources. But computers don't change, so they gradually become slower and less capable of running modern versions. Unless you install Tiny11.
Do you want to know what Tiny11 is? And how to install it? Then keep reading because if your computer is already a few years old, this will be of great interest to you.
What is Tiny11
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The first thing you should know about Tiny11 is that it is closely related to Windows. So much so that we are talking about a program that comes to serve as a alternative to those who, with their computers, cannot install Windows 11, or that it does not have the capacity to run it in a light manner.
Of course, we are not talking about the full version of the latest version from Microsoft, but rather a light version. Therefore, there are many features, processes and requirements that are not so necessary for the operating system to work.
As for technical requirements, we can tell you that Tiny11 consumes fewer resources than Windows 11, and it also takes up much less installation space. However, it does have its limitations.
Features of Tiny11
By now it is clear to you that Tiny11 is a light alternative to Windows 11. But cannot be the same as the full program. Therefore, you must be clear that:
- Tiny11 has a minimal amount of bloatware installed on the operating system.
- It has fewer programs installed by default.
- It can work with a computer with 8GB of storage and 2GB of RAM or less. No TPM module required.
- Tiny11 does not have automatic updates. That doesn't mean you can't update it, but in this case you'll have to do it manually.
- You can customize it. It is true that it has fewer programs installed by default. But that does not mean that you cannot install them if you need them. In fact, Tiny11 allows you to customize your operating system based on your needs, instead of having everything but using only a minimal part.
How to download Tiny11
If after what we have told you, you are interested in installing Tiny11, the first thing you need to know is which page to do it from. To do this, you need to go to the Archive.org website. Once there, you will find the ISO file of the operating system that you can download via Torrent. This will be an "image" of the system, which you will need to have complete in order to install it (and it requires you to mount it).
Once you have it, you can proceed to the next step, which will be to install it on your computer. However, before doing so, I recommend that you make a backup copy of all your files and documents just in case.
How to install it
You now have the Tiny11 ISO file, so all you need to do now is install it. To do this, you can do it in two different ways, depending on how much computer knowledge you have.
El The first method is to mount the ISO file and run a file called Setup. This will make the installation take place based on the operating system you have. That is, you will not lose your personal files. However, it is also the one that can cause the most problems because overwriting some files can cause them to become corrupted.
El The second method, although it takes longer and requires a little more attention, is the recommended one. To do this, you need to get a clean external disk or pendrive and flash the ISO image onto it. Of course, you need to download the Rufus tool, which will allow you to turn that pendrive or disk into a bootable drive. Actually, there is another way, and that is to tell the computer to boot by first reading that pendrive or disk instead of the computer's hard drive.
Once the computer is off, keep the device connected and boot it up. The system will recognize the device and the installation and begin the process to format the drive and install the new light system.
What limitations does Tiny11 have?
Tiny11 is a good alternative to Windows 11. And one of the limitations, as we have said, is that it does not update automatically, but has to be done manually. However, it has one more drawback.
And when Tiny releases a new version, for example because it wants to eliminate possible errors it may have, you will not be able to update it without further ado, You have to download the new ISO, mount it on a pendrive or similar, and run it to install the update.
In addition to this big problem, you should also know that you can encounter compatibility issues in some programs and applications, which will cause them to not work properly or cause you to have more limitations on what you can do with your computer.
Alternatives to Tiny11
While Tiny11 is a good solution for computers that don't have the capability to run Windows 11, you may not be convinced enough to work with it.
In this case, there are other alternatives you could consider, both for Windows and other operating systems. These are:
- Linux. Specifically, you have, just like with Windows, the normal version and the light version. The problem with Linux is that some programs are not usually available for the system and are very well known. An example? Photoshop.
- Chromium. It's not widely used, but it's actually an operating system developed by Google that works very well on computers that don't have a lot of resources. Again, you'll have limitations, especially at the software level, but you might want to take a look at it.
- Windows 10 LTSC. Even if you can't install Windows 11, Windows 10 will still be there. However, you should keep in mind that updates will eventually stop, and that date may be close.
If none of these ideas work for you, the only option left is to opt for a more powerful computer.
Now you know what Tiny11 is and everything you need to consider when making a final decision about whether to install it or not. Have you ever tried the mini version of Windows 11?