: Removing Windows Defender is a double-edged sword. You gain performance but lose real-time antivirus protection. Only install this variant if you are an advanced user who can deploy third-party AV (like Bitdefender Free or Kaspersky) or if you run the system in a sandboxed environment.
The largest risk. Many "Ultralight" or "Tiny10" style builds on unofficial forums have been found to contain: Windows 10 22H2 19045.5198 Pro Ultralight
This study focuses on a specific build of Windows 10 and an ultralight configuration tailored to general use cases. Future research could explore: : Removing Windows Defender is a double-edged sword
Even build 19045.5198 has quirks in Ultralight form. Windows 10 22H2 19045.5198 Pro Ultralight