Make the BEST Custom Windows ISO with The Chris Titus Tool

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Make The BEST Custom Windows 11 ISO with THIS Tool - Best Windows 11 OS for Gaming? Today we make our own OS...
In today's video I try out the NEW Chris Titus Tool which is a great all in one solution for de bloating windows, disabling telemetry and features and installing programs and dependencies and now it's gone a step even further and we can now create our own debloated Windows 11 ISO with it!
Lots of people use AtlasOS or ReviOS or Tiny11 thanks to my videos on it but is the best option to build our own Windows 11 ISO from scratch? we're going to be finding out in this video on my Low-End PC. Let me know if you want to see another comparison video with the other Operating Systems which proper benchmarks.
AtlasOS vs ReviOS vs Tiny11 - Which is the Best Custom Windows 11? just like these 3 our OS featured is an optimised versions of Windows with minimal background processes, reduced latency and will help improve our FPS and performance on Minecraft, Playbooks used to install Atlas and Revi are open source but if you do not trust them or want to have more control over your OS then the CTT Tool with Microwin is a great option!
All operating systems are custom versions of Windows 11 which optimise Windows settings, removes all bloatware from the OS and removes privacy intrusive telemetry services from Microsoft.
The specs of the PC I'm using to try these:
Intel Core i5 4460 CPU, 8GB DDR3 RAM, GTX 1060, 500GB SSD
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[@NotroDan]

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[@TylerKenyon-xe6lv]

I signed up lmfao

[@nguyenmanhthoi2642]

Hey Guy, Can you share with me the link of the wallpaper in the video?

[@olivesouch6423]

3:12 Skip the sponsor.

[@patrickglaser1560]

A true service to the community

[@raviexthegod]

And to anyone who wants to know when/where these are, Sponsorblock. It will put the beginning and end timestamp in the scrub-bar at the bottom of the screen, as well as things like the little interacts and even show highlights of a video, and you can configure it to autoskip things like sponsors and interacts. Just know it's a crowd-sourced way of finding it so some videos don't have the sections listed if they were just posted or if their from smaller channels not as many people watch, but it definitely helps a ton.

[@EXD_H]

W

[@leapbtw]

THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU REMOVE EDGE: nothing. But, you can also remove the webview component of Edge, and that DOES break things that depend on it. You can always reinstall Edge Webview manually, and if you do you can also then remove it without windows complaining about it. The thing is that edge also comes back in your pc if you don’t disable the tasks in Task Scheduler and the Update services of Edge

[@yanarchy]

Haha Dan was holding his laughter during the segway, good stuff

[@NotroDan]

I felt a bit like LinusTechTips

[@potentd]

@@NotroDanscrolled by keepassxc aswell

[@CHRISTIAN-COOLVIBES]

lmao ! @@NotroDan

[@kenrock2]

I have tried using CTT iso creator, it works well on the virtual machine but not really well on primary machine. It gives me weird problems which I never encounter in virtual machine, and frequently gives me BSOD or reboot for no reason. Virtual machine works fine without any problem though. However I would just go with clean install with world region settings and uses CTT tool to debloat the windows 11. It works very well without the need to custom ISO windows with very minimum background processes.

[@DevilbyMoonlight]

A truly amazing tool, it just needs 1 extra feature to be perfect for people like myself who keep as many apps off the OS partition as they can for security and maintenance reasons... if only there was a way to change the install target parent folder to another partition it would be perfect, its much quicker and easier to back up and or restore a 40GB partition than a 2 TB partition crammed full...

[@troyt4969]

My PC specs are literally the exact same. Not the best for gaming, but a beast at workstation and VMs.

[@jamedlock83]

Removing Edge will NOT break anything. Wish people would stop saying that.

[@ahmeddotgg]

There is very small chance it will break search, didn't believe it until it happened to me

[@ΙΩΙΩΙ]

You might have done another tweak that broke search, Edge : 1- has an Uninstaller but it's blocked 2- is uninstall blocked by a single registery

[@ethanisaiahmanumpil9408]

it'll break windows copilot and search, but stuff like that won't cause major issues.

[@imnotfeelingd]

It does edge connected to microsoft store

[@BotolPetjah]

laugh with ghost spectre who need copilot or edge? at least I'm not. no need copilot at the moment, and you know what? microsoft will add copilot integration to the settings, enjoy your copilot.

[@sm_nsm8845]

Would be great if you were to compare this to the custom windows isos like atlas os, revios, tiny 11, ghost Spectre etc

[@NotroDan]

That's a great idea, that will be the real test to see what is the best

[@xxpsyxx2159]

@@NotroDan Waiting for that video and can you test different games too like cyberpunk , tarkov and other titles

[@PaulMrPKcom]

I saw your video about those custom OS, looks like 74 processes is on pair with ReviOS and FPS about the same I think. This tools is much more easy and flexible to use... Good work Chris and thanks nice review Dan!

[@claimdud3104]

Holly molly dude glad I found your video I was about to go back to windows 10 because windows 11 just suckss at optimization and everything really, but now I will try creating my own custom windows 11 with little background processes and noise overall

[@SukoMoor]

you have a wonderful way of making your audience feel involved!

[@salapolivalenta77]

The tool is outstanding, I am using it for 2 years but keep in mind that Microwin is under development, he told in the latest live that is not fully functional. I tested myself, I think in this summer will be better than nlite tool but NOW as we speak is not polished enough.

[@ghostfreckle]

You can remove all MS Apps with Chis Titus Debloat... Easy Peasy. Tweaks section... Bottom Left. Oh, and REMOVE EDGE (Its will ask if you want to download another browser in the meantime). Cool Vid.

[@psycho-gi4bq]

thanks saved my time

[@Pokemini_123]

hey notrodan please answer me quickly, which is better to use for gaming performance win 10 ltsc or atlas os & which is snappier? please brother answer me!!!!!!!!!

[@bader7113]

Anyone have answer?

[@bratt4478]

Win 10 ltsc, don’t use a 3rd party OS anyways as you can easily become a sleeper agent waiting to mine something.

[@Rich-b3b]

i will admit the CTT is great but with a little more effert you can install windows iso with the world region setting and a bit of work youll get your background processes down to something between 59 - 67 without his tool. you also know for sure exactly what has been done to your OS when you do it the way i debloat my iso's..

[@ryanong7049]

how? can you please share? thank you

[@demETXboyz]

Bros gatekeeping the method or sum🤣🤣

[@thereviewer6517]

@@demETXboyz probably the unattending method. Installs barebones win10/11 OS from the getgo.

[@TalkisExpensive]

@@demETXboyz these naughty old men

[@sebysebyt12]

Yea this is great for people who don t trust ghost ggos or atlas os :D

[@HuntGamz]

please make a vid about how to make a custom installer

[@darkphase7799]

Honestly I make my own stripped down ISO's that are stripped of all things I don't need. I am guessing the intent of Chris's tool is to reduce the telemetry and footprint of a windows install, without breaking any functionality. I think this is a good simple option for people beginning the custom ISO journey, but yes I do wish it stripped out the preinstalled bloatware. I know for me I have made my own ISO's using MSMG Toolkit and NTlite and I have had experiences where I have had to restart/remake the ISO because I stripped out things that bricked functionality that I needed. I do hope Chris creates an advanced version of Microwin in the future. What I wish even more is that Microsoft would make a better more advanced installer that gives you the option of what you do and don't want installed. For instance it could have a checklist with things like "Do you intend to use a printer?" "Do you intend to use intend to use a web cam?" "Do you intend to have your computer on a home network" and so on, then only install the components needed for those to operate, but leave it as an option to download those features in the future if needed. Windows has so many functions that have been added over time, many which are not ever needed by a home user. It all just adds to the overall bloat.

[@sadssddsd2926]

hi there,since u said u build ur own custom ISOs would you by any chance know how I can build an ISO that has all my CURRENT apps installed ? so when i reinstall it on same machine( in case my hdd has any problems ) it would be like i installed the same system without having to redownload the updates and reinstall the apps, i can't seem to find a tool to do this , and the " norton ghost " image doesnt seem to work for me , i am on windows 10. ur help would be appreciated if u could point me to any apps/videos where I can learn this

[@darkphase7799]

Honestly sorry I have never used it to install programs, I think you may more be looking into creating an image rather than a custom iso, I haven't done this before but sorry so no suggestions on what program to use for that. Best of luck!!!@@sadssddsd2926

[@Nazareth434]

@@sadssddsd2926 have you tried macrium reflect?

[@lovro_ribic]

Also for the Minecraft benchmark you can use something like: "notrodan" or "dan" as the seed and I think is should give you the same world every time.

[@NotroDan]

I just copied the world to my NAS for each drive

[@danish_watts]

I used this tool to make a simple win 11 install leaving defender and edge on - used rufus to make the usb so I could get this installed on my potato pc and I used the “world” option when installing - after installing I launched this tool again just for the ultimate power option - final install was just 19gb and normally it’s 27gb+ - really nice and easy - not sure if I want to run the tweaks cuz I don’t like that many of the options gets locked out or what it does! About 110 processors running without the tweaks

[@e.jahnichen]

I think you explained it very well! But I also have to say that you look pretty cute! I subscribed to you and I'm excited to see what you do next time.👍😁

[@MachiavelliBS]

Well done 👍🏼

[@Adicteknologies]

WOW that's Awesome!

[@589amf]

I was waiting for this video for so long!

[@NotroDan]

Yeah a CTT tool video has been long overdue

[@IdontKnowAtAlllol]

Also what version of Windows 11 were you using as in the debloated version of Windows 11 it had the old Windows 10 styled photos app

[@LiteOS]

Great vid 👍

[@NotroDan]

Thank you, nice name!

[@peterpanda7475]

Your Windows Start looks clean, is that with a third party program?

[@bbl_collective]

No

[@empty-h3k]

Tuts like this will include things like disabling ClearType, which makes fonts look absolutely awful while not even providing a performance benefit!

[@GooberByte]

btw you can force darkmode with turning a High constract themes

[@erkuts6546]

The topic in the title starts at 8:14

[@kaushal029]

I removed the edge and boom now my windows 11 pro use 1.4gb ram idle and if you remove microsoft store too it will be 1 gb ram idle 😮😮

[@ManDone88]

With Atlas I have 58 process and it's only 4 click to debloat safe and fast :).

[@ZZxlizrx]

I trust local Linux man more then atlas

[@mr.s4ndman]

​@@ZZxlizrxbased take

[@MashonDev]

Atlas is unsafe and may put your system in risk, don't use that.

[@JuxGD]

notro you should compare debloated microwin and the latest versions of other windows mods

[@michael_grey]

I tried your steps n Chris’s steps to create the iso but it fails with error everytime. I downloaded the original iso from the link but when hit create it starts but won’t mount n gets a error

[@owenbowen2752]

So on the updates tab you said it won't work on windows 11 home, but chris never said that and i watched everything on this tool, is that definitely the case.

[@IIDreamy]

You are so good notro Nice vid Thanks for helping

[@UnRealBiteY]

it works on windows 10 as well? or is only for win 11

[@mohamedaliessbai6858]

10:15 win+r --> %temp% will directly open the temp file

[@davidddo]

or just win and type %temp%

[@mads0014]

Hey. Can see you dont have "edge". how can you install minecraft launcher?. i cant then i dont have "edge" om my system

[@FerinSonny]

The Minecraft launcher can still be installed separately via the website; me personally, I use CurseForge far more than the actual vanilla launcher.

[@ApeakOfficial]

Tell us requirements to install Chris Titus custom os to install

[@x3nior]

I love your videos ❤

[@NotroDan]

Thank you! means a lot

[@sasuke19831]

can you do a video with drivers install with the windows

[@GamerRafay12]

Nice i like the tool

[@NotroDan]

Yeah it's a super good tool

[@rmcb6739]

So why not remove EVERYTHING when you are making your custom ISO image instead of right clicking and uninstalling. Just curious

[@ogar0524]

Why am I still at 140 processes? I realize I have a couple things running but not as many a youtuber would have running

[@lovro_ribic]

As far as I see it Microwin is currently more of a testing thing. I think chris titus said he will improve on microwin (microwin isnt his project). I can install a normal bloated iso and using only the toolbox I can get it from about 130/140 to less than 70. And from 3gb ram to about 1.6

[@NotroDan]

That would be cool to see what he can do with it. Yeah his tool is amazing

[@owenbowen2752]

Yes he did say that which is why I was very surprised this guy was not happy it didn't work we'll

[@derschmierige]

Could one further improve the created iso here with NTlite?

[@itachiiiz4488]

does making your own os wipe your drive of all the stuff you got?

[@hondurasen3632]

its like reinstalling windows so yea

[@uninsignificant]

That was a really bad sponsor segue, the WinUtil (Chris Titus tool) have password managers such as bit-warden and another I think is called keepass.

[@zxd3]

omg i’m useeeeeeeeee !!

[@ewqgewrgiwerg4068]

hi i have a question ,is mcrowin compatible with my i7 12th ? I'm worried it won't be compatible with P core and E core like on win 10

[@evansonhakeem]

thanks man

[@Icenstoiler]

Does it make any difference when you install a debloated iso with chris tool on top or just only use chris tool on your already installed stock windows?

[@EkagrahSingh]

It does, idk for sure but there is only so much asoftware tool can do in comparison to a whole modded os

[@End0fst0ry]

70 background processes wow meanwhile, 39 background processes on 2 years old win 10 with edge, defender, launched firefox and steam, lol

[@MouseHunteR77n]

Best is Open Source Software on the Internet for your Computer

[@TheKrelux]

chris toolbox its open but when i click any program its not install

[@owenbowen2752]

Might be because it's windows 11 home and not pro

[@TheKrelux]

@@owenbowen2752 now some prpgrams done :) ty

[@StevenMatta-n4d]

wont you relese the nortrodan client i.ve waitting it when my first time watch you

[@headlock9746]

I have an optimized windows and i want to know is there any way that i make an iso of it with all settings in windows and registery and everywhere, saved in iso so i can install my windows anywhere with exact same settings on any pc???

[@EkagrahSingh]

Ig windows has an inbuilt recovery image tool or smth , make a recovery image and then copy it to any USB or smth

[@5poundkush]

My processes went from 170 to 83 I don’t have a “shitter” computer but I still wanted to get all the bloatware gone

[@5poundkush]

Correction after my pc was on for a couple minutes my processes went from 83 to 113 witch is still good so🤷‍♂️

[@johnpedersen8387]

Tried the tool. I did not want Edge on the installation media, so I did not tick it on. When pc was installed and runnig, Edge was there. It maybe had been installed during updates to Windows.

[@greenfusion18]

Any idea how to fix this. I created a microwin iso for windows 11 but clicked windows pro. When I tried to launch the iso on my desktop it’s asking for a product key. Then when I go back into the CT utility it won’t let me change ithe windows SKU back to windows home. Edit I have windows 11 but not windows 11 pro so I’m assuming I just need to make a windows 11 home iso but I can’t. How do I unlock it?

[@demETXboyz]

The iso file you downloaded probably isn’t for windows 11 home so download the correct iso and try again, if not just reinstall og windows and use the ct tool and don’t mess with micro win

[@true_vizion]

Changed CPU in between video recording I guess 😅

[@leonelcharles5747]

will the customer iso file allow me to keep my programs and files?

[@RiverHeights]

Notro, I don't mean to disturb, but any news about Notro Client?

[@NotroDan]

I just received a working version of it and its looking good so far, I will probably make a video about it on my texture pack channel since my minecraft videos will probably be moving over there

[@RiverHeights]

@@NotroDanGood to hear. I'll be waiting till then!

[@theepicgamer1496]

can u make a new tutorial as u cant instal revi os with an iso anymore

[@Akhtarboi]

Hey Notro pls make a video on how to make custom Minecraft client.

[@ernestbean2998]

I ran the above command, but the tabs are different and microwin not there please help

[@hussainkhan9305]

Hi sir, after applying tweaks in my Windows 10 Desktop, All the taskbar icons are missing..... please help....

[@riversidegreatsquare9428]

atlas os vs new ghost spectre win 11??

[@arcovk]

Ghost Spectre or Windows X-Lite. Both are the best i ever tried.

[@cydragon2.099]

can the Titus tool still do it's magic while keeping Webroot and Movavi intact?

[@OfficialGGmasterboy]

Oh wow thats awesome cool

[@-doynugget-]

can you compare this to ghost spectre

[@mtblevibth6785]

Can you combine the ctt Windows ISO with altas os ?

[@BotolPetjah]

I'm not recommend that since the process that atlas keep (on task manager) is similar with what chris titus do (in term of how many services active there when idle)

[@NotroDan]

@@BotolPetjah Best answer ^ It's not recommended to modify AtlasOS post install

[@dltSystem32]

My laptop went from 260 process to 200 ,is this good enough?

[@tinglees101]

My internet stops working after debloating, any way I can get it back, trust me I have tried all troubleshooting

[@Ozzie2701]

betty bought bought a bit of butter but it was bitter so betty bought a another butter and it was better than the bitter butter

[@barrosinho0]

Hey! Can you please make a video on how to put the iso on the usb and make it bootable etc? Appreciate it a lot if you did so!

[@owenbowen2752]

Yeah good point, that would be excellent 👍

[@NotSecps]

Hey Notro! I was wondering if you could make an entire full Windows optimization guide, similar to how Khorvie Tech (if you haven't seen his optimization video, you should check it for reference) just made one. It'd be really nice if you could include all the good tools and things you need for the best performing Windows in one video.

[@Hypnotify]

i'd reccomend atlas os for you. make sure to do research on it first tho

[@NotroDan]

I've done them in the past but they are probably outdated by now, custom operating systems are great since they do it all for you I would choose Atlas or Revi. But making a debloated ISO then using the CTT is a great option too

[@skiddipskibidisigmarizzler]

atlasos does this better. after some updates for drivers the system basically performs like exactly like atlasos but in a buggier state.

[@jangalope411]

I'm getting these messages, "The install of windows-adk-oscdimg was NOT successful. The install of windows-adk was NOT successful." Please help!

[@Ying0723]

I cannot turn on the location after using this tool. My device displays managed by your organization

[@anthonyrosales5671]

i love you man

[@SAKIBZ95]

PLEASE REVIEW CHROME OS FLEX NOW ❤

[@youravghuman5231]

I use w11 atlasOs on laptop i5 2nd gen cpu, 6gb ram and ssd. Using no windows defender and use all performance option. I've also disabled searchhost.exe since i don't need to search. *And oh boi, the processes are only 50 and it's basically feels like native windows 7 back in 2011*

[@toki8307]

Jakie os najbardziej polecasz na slabe komputery?

[@whackoization]

I do this and then run AtlasOS on top and bingobango very little headaches.

[@BlackStarX19]

Can you please give me iso 😢😢 tool not working in mine laptop

[@HR-jt1kt]

Bitwarden is there!!

[@xposure09]

help guys i checked my temp and i cant find the mircowin iso

[@TJDownchurch]

you should benchmark rock simulator

[@NotroDan]

Ah yes, best game

[@TJDownchurch]

@@NotroDan exactlyyy

[@Shrisampan.S]

Day 2 of asking where @NotroDan got the white ame wallpaper

[@NotroDan]

Made it myself on Photoshop

[@Shrisampan.S]

@@NotroDan Oh can You send me a drive link please?

[@Shrisampan.S]

Its a very good wallpaper

[@erenyegerdz3559]

Hey bro pleas i need a launcher for Minecraft 1.12.2 java (bost fps) but i have 32 bit

[@bogdangarcia3851]

KeePass Xc way better than every other password managers

[@zayne-t9v]

you should mix this with ntlite and see what you can make

[@NotroDan]

It might be the ULTIMATE OS!

[@zayne-t9v]

plus atlas and revios playbooks to get 9 trillion fps (insert villain laugh here)@@NotroDan

[@leechinhooi9500]

Anybody please tell me that am I have to do this every day or just once thank you

[@gamingwithsaadislam3887]

Bro test this on i5 8th gen process with running gta 5

[@DanieldeBruijne-h9s]

hi natro i was following the tutorial and i added the tweaks on tweaks but now my task bar is gone and if i do alt tab its a very wierd screen could you help please

[@owenbowen2752]

Apparently some things don't work on windows 11 home

[@dtpicsse]

For those that talking about other people that makes there own isos and share them, I personally wouln't install any ISO that someone else made, as long I don't know the person in life. You have no idea what that person have put on that ISO and what he/she may install in the future when he has some grudge about something. Make the ISO your self with the tools that are availible. Also if you have a computer connected to the internet and/or load stuff on that use a AV. You can't trust people or organisations on the internet sadly, if they feel bad about someone they can go long way to destroy those and everybody in between. Have a nice day everybody.

[@BlackBoxster]

I tried the Tool. But it broke the Abilty to run virtual machines on my pc. I tried everything going back to the restore point. Enabling/disabling VT. And disabling HyperV. Nothing worked. No Virtual machine app is working on my PC. Such as Ldplayer bluestacks and Virtual box.

[@joaowars776]

Lol I had the exact same problem with Windows Sandbox and came to see the recent comments on this video just to see if anyone talked about it, and there really was My virtual machines are working, but Windows Sandbox is not working

[@joaowars776]

One way I recommend is using uupdump, I'm going to test this method now

[@BlackBoxster]

@joaowars776 i found out the problem in the end. Somehow the Christitus tool had my iGPU driver reset. I had to update the driver. And the VMs started working again.