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Developer manages to run Windows 11 26H2 with just 128MB of RAM, just 3.1% of recommended minimum — stripped-down installation can access Desktop, File Explorer, and Notepad

Tom's Hardware (Computing & Hardware) · Nov 3, 2026 — 11:30 · 1 views · Original article ↗
Developer manages to run Windows 11 26H2 with just 128MB of RAM, just 3.1% of recommended minimum — stripped-down insta…

The developer's latest experiment takes Windows 11's hardware requirements to an extreme, managing to retain basic desktop functionality with just 128MB of memory, although the resulting installation is far too slow for everyday use.

The developer's latest experiment takes Windows 11's hardware requirements to an extreme, managing to retain basic desktop functionality with just 128MB of memory, although the resulting installation is far too slow for everyday use.

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