Removing native Windows features, telemetry (data collection), pre-installed applications (like OneDrive, Xbox apps, or Cortana), and system services to make the OS run faster on older hardware.
: Removal of pre-installed Microsoft apps (bloatware), telemetry, and tracking services [1, 2]. Custom Toolkits
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: Users have successfully tested games like Caesar III , Pharaoh , Civilization II , and Heroes of Might and Magic III using similar emulation environments.
Open the app and select the "Desktop" option to start the Windows environment. Safety and Limitations