From PCMAG · Chris Hoffman · · 1m 10s
Microsoft's Bloat-Free Windows 11 Has a Hidden Barrier
Microsoft's clean Windows 11 version for developers is blocked from regular users.
In brief
Microsoft's clean Windows 11 version for developers is blocked from regular users. Microsoft's Project Zenith, a bloat-free Windows 11 version, is only accessible to developers with high-end AI PCs, not ordinary users. Originally reported by PCMAG.
Project Zenith: Windows 11 Without Bloat
Microsoft says Project Zenith represents Windows at its best by turning off annoying features.
“represents Windows at its best”
High-End AI PCs Only
Microsoft makes Project Zenith available only to developers with high-end AI PCs, not ordinary users.
“high-end AI PCs”
GitHub Script Alternative
Ordinary users can run a GitHub script to get Project Zenith but it's inconvenient and not straightforward.
“GitHub script”
Developer Tools Included
Project Zenith installs developer tools like Oh My Posh and programming tools for Java, Python, and Rust.
“Oh My Posh”
No CPU or RAM Improvements
Project Zenith doesn't improve CPU or RAM usage, targeting PCs with over 64GB RAM instead.
“over 64GB RAM”
Windows at Its Best Shouldn't Be VIP
Microsoft should make Project Zenith's distraction-free settings available to all users without developer barriers.
“distraction-free mode”
What Happens Next
Microsoft may integrate Project Zenith's settings directly into Windows 11's Settings app for regular users.
“Settings app”
What to remember
Microsoft's Project Zenith, a bloat-free Windows 11 version, is only accessible to developers with high-end AI PCs, not ordinary users.
