Since this is a custom build, it cannot run winver updates. You will never receive security patches. More importantly, Windows Defender is completely removed. You are relying entirely on third-party antivirus (many of which won't install because they depend on Defender's kernel hooks).
| ✅ Good fit | ❌ Avoid | |-------------|----------| | Old laptops (Atom, Celeron, 2 GB RAM) | Production work PC | | Dedicated gaming VM | PC with credit card / crypto | | Offline arcade cabinet | Work/school laptop | | Live USB / RAM-only OS | Anyone who can't reinstall OS monthly | | Performance benchmark tinkering | Family shared PC | windows 11 pro raven os extreme lite 24h2 26100 hot
This release is based on Windows 11 version 24H2, specifically build 26100. This is significant because 24H2 introduces the new Germanium platform, offering performance kernel improvements and better energy efficiency compared to the 23H2 releases. Since this is a custom build, it cannot run winver updates
By basing the mod on 26100, Raven OS aims to provide the latest underlying architecture while stripping away the new "bloat" that Microsoft introduced in the 2024 update, such as the controversial "Recall" feature (AI explorer) and deeper Copilot integration. This release is based on Windows 11 version
Since 24H2 is a newer Windows release (late 2024/early 2025), the Raven mod inherits Microsoft's early-adopter bugs plus adds its own:
The modder provides a "Restore" folder on the desktop with batch scripts to re-enable Print Spooler, Firewall, etc., but not all work.
Set-Service -Name SysMain -StartupType Disabled
Set-Service -Name WSearch -StartupType Disabled
Set-Service -Name wuauserv -StartupType Disabled