The "Lite" or "Compact" version is a modified ISO that significantly reduces the operating system's footprint.
: Official Microsoft support for Version 1909 ended on May 11, 2021. Characteristics of "Lite" Editions
: Included the ability to create calendar events directly from the taskbar and improved search functionality in File Explorer.
: The installer is often compressed to approximately 1.1GB, compared to the 4GB+ size of standard official ISOs.
: As this version is past its End of Servicing , it no longer receives official security patches from Microsoft, leaving it vulnerable to modern exploits.
The "Lite" or "Compact" version is a modified ISO that significantly reduces the operating system's footprint.
: Official Microsoft support for Version 1909 ended on May 11, 2021. Characteristics of "Lite" Editions
: Included the ability to create calendar events directly from the taskbar and improved search functionality in File Explorer.
: The installer is often compressed to approximately 1.1GB, compared to the 4GB+ size of standard official ISOs.
: As this version is past its End of Servicing , it no longer receives official security patches from Microsoft, leaving it vulnerable to modern exploits.