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: Many pre-installed "Bing apps" and unused features (like printer/scanner drivers or non-Latin fonts) are deleted to save space.

Developers mount the standard Windows installation image ( install.wim or install.esd ) and surgically remove specific subsystems. Common targets for removal include: Windows 8.1 Lite Archive.org

An ultra-small version designed to run on the most limited hardware. : Many pre-installed "Bing apps" and unused features

Increases privacy by stopping background data reporting. Windows 8.1 Lite Archive.org

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