Installation and use (what typically happens)
| Feature | Windows 8.1 Lite (1.2GB – 2GB) | Windows 8.1 Highly Compressed (600MB) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Usually works | Broken (Removed) | | Printing | Works | Likely broken (No drivers) | | .NET Framework | Included | Removed | | Boot Time | Fast | Acceptable (slower decompression) | | Intended Use | Old laptops | Virtual machines / Emergency USB |
Despite the risks, there are three legitimate use cases for a highly compressed OS.
with limited RAM (often as low as 512MB or 1GB) and weak processors. Stripped Features:
Here is what typically happens to a 4GB Windows 8.1 ISO to get it down to 600MB:
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