Need Windows on a really old PC? New Tiny10 has arrived (complete with
tighter security)

Date:
Tue, 14 Mar 2023 10:23:07 +0000

Description:
Windows 10 on a potato PC? The final version of Tiny10 is here to make that possible.

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A new version of a stripped-back Windows 10 installation has been made available, and it might be suitable for those running low-powered PCs who couldnt otherwise get the OS on their computer.

Apparently this will be the final incarnation of Tiny10, which is being shelved in favor of the recently launched Tiny11 , the latter being the same idea a tiny installation of Windows 11 (hence the name). If you have a truly old computer, some good news: tiny10 2303 x86 is now available! This new release is mainly aimed at bringing the functionality of tiny10 in line with that of tiny11 in one main area: serviceability. pic.twitter.com/IeAXDGplRD March 11, 2023 See more

What these products consist of is a modified Windows ISO with a whole load of bloat removed, keeping just the core essentials of Microsofts operating system, with all that streamlining meaning it can run on a lesser spec PC as mentioned. Indeed, Tiny10 has been designed to work on a truly old computer according to the developer, officially requiring only 2GB of RAM and 16GB of storage.

The new version, taking its final bow as the curtain falls on it for good, makes some useful changes to Tiny10.

That includes the introduction of a fully functional Windows Defender (now Microsoft Defender) as built-in protection from malware, saving you from having to go to the trouble of installing a third-party antivirus .

The developer also notes that the component store is back, allowing for updating Tiny10, and the remote desktop is now in the mix with the OS. Analysis: How low can you go?

If you want to get an idea of how resource-friendly these pared-down Windows installations are, bear in mind that Tiny11 has been run on a Raspberry Pi 4
. Granted, performance was very sluggish in many respects, but the OS worked on the compact board of a computer.

As a side note, Tiny11 can be booted on as little as a fifth of a Gigabyte of system memory although in that case, its not remotely usable. But its
clearly remarkable that the OS can even reach the desktop with such a minuscule amount of RAM available to meet its demands.

Doubtless you get the idea, then, and Tiny10 will surely work on very old PCs that otherwise wouldnt be up to scratch for running Windows 10. Itll likely work fine on a rig with only 1GB of memory, perhaps even less.

Just bear in mind that as ever with any kind of modified installation file, you cant be sure exactly what tinkering has been done, so proceed with a healthy amount of caution with projects like this. That said, the developer seems trustworthy enough, and has had these ISOs out for a couple of years
now with no complaints.

Note that you need a valid Windows 10 key to run Tiny10 its still a Windows 10 installation, after all, just a heavily modified one capable of providing new options to very old PCs.

Via Toms Hardware



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Link to news story: https://www.techradar.com/news/need-windows-on-a-really-old-pc-new-tiny10-has- arrived-complete-with-tighter-security


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