Tiny10 by NTDEV proves that Windows 10 doesn't have to be a resource hog. By stripping away the layers of modern "cruft," NTDEV has created a version of Windows that feels as fast as Windows 7 while maintaining compatibility with modern software. If you have an old PC gathering dust, Tiny10 is likely the best way to make it useful again.
A heavily stripped-down Windows 10 (LTSC 2021 / 22H2 base) that removes WinSxS, UWP, telemetry, Defender, Edge, most services, and even core fonts. It aims to reduce disk/RAM footprint to ~5–8 GB and ~1–2 GB RAM. tiny10 ntdev
Developers and IT pros running multiple VMs on a single host (using VMware, VirtualBox, or Proxmox) love Tiny10. A full Windows 10 VM might eat 50 GB of storage and 4 GB of RAM. A Tiny10 VM uses 6 GB of storage and 800 MB of RAM, allowing you to spin up a dozen test environments on a single laptop. Tiny10 by NTDEV proves that Windows 10 doesn't
: Users who prefer a clean, "empty" desktop without being nagged by system notifications. Potential Risks and Downsides A heavily stripped-down Windows 10 (LTSC 2021 /
The answer depends entirely on your use case.
No sudden MsMpEng.exe eating 30% CPU while you’re running a fuzzer or doing kernel live debugging.
Before understanding Tiny10, you need to understand its creator. is a pseudonymous developer active on Internet forums (notably Reddit’s r/windowsmodding) and the Internet Archive. Unlike typical "Windows repackers" who merely add pre-installed software, NTDEV approaches operating system modification like a surgeon performing a delicate organ transplant.