500mb - Windows 11 Highly Compressed

Have you encountered a "highly compressed" Windows download? Share your experience (or horror story) in the comments below.

In March 2024, security researchers at Kaspersky identified a strain of malware called CVE-2023-29360 embedded in "compressed Windows 11 ISOs" distributed via Telegram. Over 50,000 users were infected. windows 11 highly compressed 500mb

A: No. Microsoft discontinued Windows 10 IoT Core and Windows Nano Server (for containers only). Consumer Windows 11 has no official lite edition. Have you encountered a "highly compressed" Windows download

| Component | Status in 500MB "Build" | Consequence | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Windows Defender | Removed | No antivirus protection | | Windows Update | Broken | No security patches; vulnerable to EternalBlue, PrintNightmare, etc. | | Firewall | Disabled | Open door for remote access trojans (RATs) | | System Restore | Removed | No recovery from crashes | | UAC (User Account Control) | Disabled | Any program runs as admin automatically | Over 50,000 users were infected