A: No. You must perform a clean install of stock Windows 11. X-Lite disables TPM and Secure Boot checks, but upgrading is not recommended.

is a custom, lightweight version of Windows 10 22H2 (Build 19045.5247) designed for high performance, especially on low-end hardware. It focuses on removing "bloatware" to reduce system resource usage and improve privacy. Key Features of Version 5.1

: Essential step. This process requires a clean install, which will erase everything on your target drive.

: Some reviewers have noted that while bloat is removed, certain security-sensitive services like Internet Explorer 11 may still be enabled by default.