Forged NTLite

An Aggressively Optimized Windows 11 Image.

Forged Windows 11 is a stripped-down 24H2 image for gaming and dedicated PCs. It uses NTLite to remove bloat and a post-install script to disable telemetry and improve performance.

Intended for isolated, non-production use. Many security protections are disabled.

Core Features

Massive Debloat

Dozens of built-in apps and services are removed, freeing up disk space and memory while eliminating pre-installed telemetry.

Privacy Hardening

Disables Windows telemetry, data collection, and feedback tasks by removing services and setting strict registry policies.

Performance Tweaks

Applies aggressive tuning by disabling CPU mitigations, installing the Ultimate Performance plan, and optimizing system settings.

UI Cleanup

Installs the classic Open-Shell start menu and removes taskbar clutter for a lean, focused interface.

Targeted Optimizations

Fine-tunes low-level settings, including NTFS for faster file access and network tweaks for lower latency.

Auto-Reboot & Cleanup

The post-install script automatically reboots and can self-destruct, leaving the system in its final, clean state.

Requirements

Windows 11 24H2 (x64) installation media
NTLite (Windows image customization tool)
A dedicated or disposable PC/VM for testing
Basic familiarity with PowerShell (advanced user)

Usage

1

Create a Custom ISO: Load a Windows 11 ISO into NTLite, import the provided ntlite.xml preset, and build the new image.
2

Integrate Tools: Copy MinSudo.exe, Forged.png, and Forge-PostInstall.ps1 into the image's C:\Windows\Tools folder.
3

Install Windows: Boot from the forged ISO and complete the standard Windows 11 installation and setup.
4

Run Optimization Script: Log in and run Forge-PostInstall.ps1 as administrator. The system will apply all tweaks and reboot into its final state.