NTLite

NTLite: Create a personalized and optimized Windows version by removing unnecessary components

Installing Windows nowadays is a trivial task, Microsoft simplified the installation a lot and almost anyone can do it on their own. However, most users do not need everything that Windows comes bundled with and it's pretty handy to be able to remove any components that you won't ever use.

NTLite is a utility that's built specifically for this task, to customize your Windows installation by removing Windows components. The interface is intuitive and offers all its options straight-up. NTLite lets you then choose your Windows image file and lets you customize the installation.

NTLite also lets you tweak and customize your installed Windows installation, however, keep in mind that some components are needed for Windows to run and you might get system crashes often which will eventually lead to a fresh Windows installation.

Besides the native components such as Wordpad, Paint, Internet Explorer, all system utilities, screensavers etc, NTLite can also disable a wide array of features such as the .NET Framework, the XPS viewer and even the Telnet client.

The software is very handy for users that want to customize their Windows installation from the start. While it's aimed for the more tech-savvy, the software can be used with ease by any type of users that know exactly what components they want to be removed.