Features and Design
Bring balance to your desktop
Windows 11 has easy-to-use tools that can help you optimize your screen space and maximize your productivity. Combine that with a Microsoft 365 subscription* and nothing will stop you from getting tasks done.
The latest in PC gaming performance
Play the latest games with graphics that rival reality. Play with players on console. Play with the peripherals that you love. When it comes to playing your way, Windows 11 makes it happen.
What’s new in Windows 11
Factory OS
Factory OS is a lightweight OS image based on Windows configured to support early hardware and factory line bring-up. It boots to a minimal Factory OS Shell by default to support early hardware bring-up, device manufacturing and drivers/apps development. It can also be configured to boot to a Command Line interface to increase reliability on the factory line.
Languages overview
More easily add and manage languages and Features on demand with the new Languages and Optional Features ISO. This ISO combines the previously separate Features on demand and language packs ISOs, and can be used as a FOD and Language pack repository.
Only LIP languages distributed as .cabs can be used in manufacturing. 5 LIP languages are now available as .cabs.
Features on Demand
The Features on Demand ISO has been replaced with the Languages and Optional Features ISO. This ISO includes FOD packages and languages packs.
Manage inbox network drivers
Inbox PCI ethernet and WiFi drivers are now Features on Demand. You can easily remove these network driver FODs to reduce your disk footprint.
Using deployment tools with Windows 11 images
When using deployment tools to work Windows 11 images, the Name you expect to use with images might be different than you expect. This topic contains an overview of the issue as well as some workarounds.
Windows Setup Command Line Options
New /EULA command line options lets you accept the EULA when you launch setup.exe
ew customization options
Customize the Start menu
Windows 11 has a new way to configure the apps that are pinned to the Start menu.
Configure the Taskbar
Updated Taskbar topic to reflect changes to the Taskbar.
Desktop background and themes
Gives guidance on how to create a custom wallpaper that is optimized for the Windows 11 experience.
Unattend settings
You can now use Unattend to disable the startup sound.
Customize OOBE
Updated docs include new OOBE screen flow, information about the new quiet period, the new <ShowPhoneNumber> element for oobe.xml, and updated design guidance for creating a EULA.
Settings for better tablet experiences
Covers how to enable optimized experiences when tablets and 2-in-1 devices are in tablet posture.
Details & Requirements:
- License quantity: 1 license(s)
- Minimum storage drive space: 64 GB
- Minimum RAM: 4096 GB
- Minimum processor speed: 1000 GHz
- Language version: English
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