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The video introduces Windows xLight, an optimized version of Windows 10 and 11, created by FB Conan, aimed at enhancing security, privacy, and performance. The version discussed is Windows xLight Optimum 11 Pro, based on Windows 11 23H2. The guide provides a detailed downloading and installation tutorial and highlights its minimalistic and efficient design. Key points include the choice of installing with or without Windows Defender, a streamlined user interface, and remarkably low system resource usage, with only 7 GB of disk space and 59 background processes. The system offers various custom tools, widgets, and optimized features like enhanced right-click functionalities and registry tweaks.
Performance comparisons between standard Windows 11 and Optimum 11, especially in gaming (using Minecraft as a benchmark), demonstrate superior performance in Optimum 11, with higher FPS scores. The presenter notes the system's suitability for gaming, along with its appealing visual enhancements like custom icons and consistent dark mode. Overall, Windows xLight Optimum 11 Pro is praised for its performance benefits and modern, yet efficient, user experience. Future content planned includes additional benchmarks and testing on older hardware.
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In this part of the video, the creator introduces Windows xLight, a project designed to enhance security, privacy, and performance for Windows 10 and 11. Created by FB Conan, who has been customizing Windows since the XP era, Windows xLight is tailored to work on all types of computers. The version being examined is Windows xLight Optimum 11 Pro, based on Windows 11 23H2. The video guide explains how to download the OS from the website using a direct, ad-free link and goes through the installation process using a USB stick and Rufus software. The video creator emphasizes the simplicity and efficiency of downloading and installing Windows xLight, as well as ways to support the developer through donations or by disabling ad blockers on the website.
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In this segment of the video, the presenter showcases the installation process of Optimum 11 Pro, highlighting the new installation background. Users are given a choice between installing with Windows Defender on or off; the presenter opts for Defender off for better performance but advises caution due to the lack of antivirus protection. The new installer is appreciated for its updated design. The installation is noted to be quick, immediately followed by an automatic restart.
Upon logging in, the presenter explores the user interface, noting a customized start menu and various pre-installed applications, including classic games like Solitaire. Additionally, there are tools like WinAro Tweaker and Search Everything. The system tray and desktop shortcuts are also briefly reviewed. Impressively, the installed operating system uses only 7 GB of disk space, which the presenter finds remarkably small.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the efforts made to streamline Windows, noting some unnecessary but cool inclusions like games. They explore “extras and info” similar to older OS versions and praise custom, optimized, and private features. Key features mentioned include the ability to enable printing shortcuts, Xbox game guides, web browsers (Chrome, Edge, Firefox), and Microsoft’s store. They highlight the addition of useful widgets and registry tweaks, as well as several included wallpapers.
Performance-wise, they note an impressive low number of background processes (59) running on Windows Optimum 11 x light, significantly fewer compared to other custom versions, and minimal RAM usage (1.4 out of 8 GB). They praise a new feature that allows users to right-click on the desktop to kill unresponsive tasks, restart Explorer, and access safe mode. Finally, they mention that Windows Optimum 11 is not activated by default and requires purchasing a product key, and describe some differences in the settings menu compared to the standard Windows 11.
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In this part of the video, the presenter discusses the options for managing Windows updates, including how to pause updates until the year 3000 or for up to 520 weeks. The segment then transitions to benchmarking Minecraft 1.8.9 on two different setups: a standard version of Windows 11 and an optimized version called Optimum 11. The benchmarks aim to compare the performance of both systems under identical conditions. Using the same Minecraft world and actions, the presenter captures the performance data with cap frame X software. The results show that the standard Windows 11 version achieved a maximum FPS of 546 and an average FPS of 335.4, while Optimum 11 had a higher maximum FPS of 596 and a higher average FPS, indicating better performance in the optimized setup.
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In this part of the video, the speaker compares the performance of Optimum 11 and standard Windows 11 during gaming, noting that Optimum 11 yields higher average FPS, even if only slightly. They highlight Optimum 11’s custom icons, different font, and consistent dark mode as appealing features. The speaker finds Optimum 11 to be an interesting and improved operating system for gaming. Additionally, they mention plans to benchmark other games and create future content involving an old laptop.