AtlasOS is a transparent and streamlined modification of Windows. Designed to maximize your performance and optimize latency. Great for people on a low-end system, or high-end gaming machine.
In January 2021, Atlas was born. We formed a team of tech enthusiasts and here we are today.
Installation
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- 64-bit CPU (x86 or 32-bit is not supported)
Download an ISO
An ISO is a virtual disc file, and in this case, it will be the Windows Setup. This is required to reinstall Windows in our recommended way.
MSDL
This website generates an official direct download link from Microsoft for multiple Windows versions, and it is used here to get Windows 10 22H2.
- Visit the You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. page, select your language and click 'Confirm'
- Click the 'IsoX64 Download' link and the ISO should download (32-bit is unsupported)
- If you have an error, click 'Use shared session'
- Extract Atlas [version].zip onto the root directory of your seperate drive, and rename the folder it extracts to Atlas
- Extract AME Wizard.exe from the AME Wizard Beta.zip, then place it in your newly created Atlas folder
- Place the Atlas folder from your external drive (like a USB)
- Run Disable Drivers Installation in Windows Update.reg to prevent Windows from automatically installing drivers via Windows Update, and restart your computer.
- After restarting, you can install ethernet drivers, and connect to the internet.
- Make sure you have the latest updates by running Windows Update. Once you are done, restart your computer and look for any updates you may have missed.
- You will need to disable Memory Integrity due to current incompatibilities with AME Wizard, which you can do by opening Windows Security, then click Device Security on the left. From here, click Core isolation details and then turn off Memory Integrity.
- Run AME Wizard.exe and load the Atlas Playbook, and follow the wizard instructions.
- SmartScreen will notify you that the wizard is unsigned. You can get around this by pressing More info and Run anyway.
- You may have to activate Windows to install Atlas. Get a supported key for Home/Pro, depending on what you installed and activate in Windows Settings.
Features removed from Atlas
Please do keep in mind that Atlas is made for gaming, so many features and services that are not needed for most gamers have been taken away. When services or features are taken away, they can cause problems with the apps you use or even with hardware.
Atlas gets rid of the following services and features:
- Some APPX and UWP applications
- Logging of Network Configuration
- Malicious Removal Tool
- Microsoft Edge and WebView
- Restore Points and System Reset
- Telemetry
- Tools for virus and malware protection (such as SecHealth, HealthCheck, MsMpEng and SmartScreen)
- Windows Defender
- Windows Error Reporting
- Windows Updates
- Hyper-V and VBS
- Background Apps
- Disk Defragmentation
- User Account Control (UAC)
Credits to: AtlasOS