Unofficial Windows 11 tool now even faster

NTLite, a program beloved by power users and system administrators for customizing Windows, has received a major update. The new versions bring noticeable performance improvements when preparing system images and innovative ways to reduce disk usage, which will delight anyone who wants complete control over their Windows 11 installation.

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While most regular users leave Windows updates to automatic updates, enthusiasts and IT professionals often face a problem. Key among them is how to customize installations to their specific needs and avoid potential bugs in new updates. This is where NTLite comes in, a comprehensive unofficial tool that allows for deep system configuration before installation.

The latest updates released this month have brought key improvements that directly affect work efficiency. The tool now supports the use of multi-threaded processes, which means that the extraction of system images is significantly faster. Since multi-core processors are the norm today, this optimization will save a lot of time when preparing ISO, WIM, ESD or SWM files. In addition, file deletion is also faster, which is most noticeable when working with large directories.

One of the most exciting new features is the introduction of AI component management for Windows 11 25H2 images. This allows users to remove AI features from their installation, drastically reducing the final size of the operating system on disk. In an era where Microsoft is adding more and more tools to the system, such as Braille in the Accessibility section (also added in this version), the ability to choose is key to keeping the system lean.

Driver management has also been improved. The import from host feature now automatically selects the latest driver version without duplication, and the hardware list remembers the position of the slider, making it easier to track changes. The developers have also fixed several software bugs, including errors in MSIX application integration and problems with recognizing ARM vs. AMD 64-bit architectures in certain files.

The user interface has been updated with translations into several languages, including Hungarian, Italian, and Russian, and an improved display of cleaning progress upon exit. NTLite remains an indispensable tool for anyone looking to automate installation with pre-prepared accounts and partitions, or to modify an already installed system without reinstalling.