Unlike the real Windows 10X (which only ran UWP apps), this version runs standard .exe files. Steam, Chrome, Office 2016—they all work. The Bad (And The Ugly) Security is a gamble. This is the elephant in the room. You are trusting a small team of hobbyists with kernel-level access to your machine. Windows Security Center is often removed or crippled. You cannot install standard Defender updates.
But is it worth wiping your drive for? I took it for a spin on a 4GB RAM laptop to find out. In 2019, Microsoft announced Windows 10X—a lightweight, modern version of Windows designed for dual-screen devices. Microsoft killed it in 2021. windows 10 x lite
Windows Update is usually gutted to keep the OS light. If a major security flaw (like PrintNightmare) drops, you are on your own. You have to download manual cumulative updates—if they even install. Unlike the real Windows 10X (which only ran