However, the “Government Edition” proposes to remove all that and leave a bloat-free Windows 11 experience.
Unfortunately, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
What is the Windows 11 Government Edition?
The ISO actually comes from a team working on a project calledEnterprise G Reconstruction.
It’s a step-by-step guide on how to rebuild Windows, leaving out features like telemetry and Edge.
There are significant upsides to doing this, including having a much smaller and more efficient operating system.
The downsides, however, are enormous.
You won’t be able to register Windows 11, and you won’t get updates for it either.
You shouldn’t install pirated software on your machineit’s illegal and risks compromising the equipment.
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“Slipstreaming” is a term forincluding a set of necessary updates in an installation disc.
Older versions of Windows had “slipstreamed” ISOs distributed from unofficial sources.
Some of them even accessed Microsoft’s update servers to keep themselves up to date.
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When “Government Edition” launched, many speculated that it was probably another slipstream edition.
Among the missing parts of Windows 11 was a distinct lack of Windows Security.
Security issues aside, using an ISO downloaded from a public Google Drive is already risky.
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Windows 11 has been facing a lot of flak recently.
Much to their detriment.
So, What Can A Fed-Up User Do?
If it were something that wasn’t so risky, I might even consider it.
Keep in mind that debloating Windowsmaybreak features, cause unpredictable behavior, or even break your operating system.
These would help make your Windows installation a little more responsive without installing a questionable ISO.
Where You Get Your Software Matters
Officially licensed software offers more to users than just free updates.
With the amount of malware out there, you should be careful about what you put on your system.
I even went digging to see if I could find the ISO.
It was a good thing that I didn’t.
If something seems too good to be true, it probably is.
It doesn’t matter if it’s something you really want.
