Stock Windows often runs over 150 to 200 background processes simultaneously. Modified gaming editions frequently reduce this count to under 60 processes.
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Official Windows 10 installations come bundled with pre-installed applications, games (like Candy Crush), and tools that many gamers consider "bloatware." Custom ISOs remove these apps completely, alongside features like Cortana, the Xbox Game Bar (ironically), and OneDrive, resulting in a much smaller installation footprint on the hard drive or SSD. Disabled Telemetry and Tracking Stock Windows often runs over 150 to 200