I’ve heard this version doesn’t update well, even though it does work on computers older than mine.
- No TPM requirement.
- NOT OFFICIAL THOUGH. Not sure how much that would matter in the future.
Yes, Tiny11 can receive Windows security and driver updates through the regular Windows Update service, with recent versions (like Tiny11 2311) now supporting cumulative updates. However, Tiny11 is a modified, unsupported version of Windows 11 and lacks the ability to receive new features via Windows Update; to get new features, you must wait for a new version of Tiny11 to be released or manually download and install them.
How Windows Updates work with Tiny11
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Security and Driver Updates:Tiny11 is designed to allow for the installation of typical security updates, drivers, and other definition updates from Windows Update, which helps keep your system secure and stable.
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Cumulative Updates:New versions of Tiny11, such as Tiny11 2311, now support the installation of cumulative updates.
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No Feature Updates:Tiny11 cannot be upgraded to the next major version of Windows 11 through Windows Update. The process of “debloating” removes components that are essential for these larger updates.
How to get new features
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Wait for a New Release:When Microsoft releases a significant new Windows 11 update (like a new feature update), the developer of Tiny11 will often release a new version of Tiny11 that incorporates these new features.
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Manual Installation:If a new feature update is released, you can download and manually install the desired components or a newer version of Tiny11 to get them.
Important Considerations
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Not Supported:Tiny11 is an unofficial, unofficial version of Windows and is not supported by Microsoft.
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Security Risks:Because it is unofficial, Tiny11 carries a higher risk of containing malware or security vulnerabilities. (The very thing I’m trying to avoid.)
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Manual Effort:You may need to manually install some apps or features after a Windows Update using tools like Winget.