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Developer gets Windows 11 running on just 128MB of RAM

Original: Developer manages to run Windows 11 26H2 with just 128MB of RAM, just 3.1% of recommended minimum — stripped-down instal

A developer has managed to run Windows 11 26H2 on a machine with just 128MB of RAM, roughly 3.1% of Microsoft's recommended minimum. The heavily stripped-down installation can load the Desktop, File Explorer and Notepad, pushing the operating system's stated hardware requirements to an extreme. Tech enthusiasts are sharing the experiment as a striking demonstration of how lean Windows can be made.

Why now: The result dramatically defies Microsoft's official hardware requirements, making it a fascinating experiment for the tech community.

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• Developer manages to run Windows 11 26H2 with just 128MB of RAM, just 3.1% of recommended minimum — stripped-down installation can access Desktop, File Explorer, and Notep… The developer's latest experiment takes Windows 11's hardware requirements to an extreme, managing to… · techwire@gamefan.net · 1

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