| Feature / Component | Compact | Superlite | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Removed (optional re-add via toolbox) | Fully removed | | Windows Update | Kept (but controlled) | Removed – no updates possible | | Microsoft Edge | Removed | Removed | | Windows Store | Removed (reinstallable via toolbox) | Fully removed (no reinstall option) | | Xbox / Gaming Services | Removed | Removed | | OneDrive | Removed | Removed | | Cortana | Removed | Removed | | Telemetry / Diagnostics | Disabled | Completely stripped | | Print Spooler | Kept (optional disable) | Removed (can be re-enabled via toolbox) | | Windows Media Player | Kept | Removed | | Photo Viewer (classic) | Kept | Kept | | Paint | Removed | Removed | | WordPad | Removed | Removed | | IE (Internet Explorer) | Removed | Removed | | Windows Mail/Calendar | Removed | Removed | | Voice Recorder / Camera app | Removed | Removed | | Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) | Removed | Removed | | Hyper-V | Removed | Removed | | Windows Sandbox | Removed | Removed | | Fonts (non-essential) | Kept most | Only core fonts | | Network sharing (SMB1) | Disabled | Disabled | | Bluetooth stack | Kept | Kept (but minimal drivers) |

| Component | Stock Windows 10 | Compact | Superlite | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 1 GHz, 2 cores | 1 GHz, 1 core | 800 MHz, 1 core | | RAM | 2 GB (64-bit) | 1 GB usable | 512 MB usable | | Storage | 20 GB | ~8 GB after install | ~4.5 GB after install | | TPM/Secure Boot | Required for 22H2+ | Removed | Removed | Real-world idle RAM usage after fresh boot (no extra drivers): Compact ~1.1–1.3 GB, Superlite ~600–800 MB. 3. Removed Features & Components This is the most critical difference.

Superlite should never be used on a production machine connected to the internet with sensitive data (banking, work documents). It is intended for offline gaming, VM testing, or isolated retro machines. 7. Ghost Toolbox (Post-install utility) Both editions include the Ghost Toolbox (run as admin from desktop shortcut). Key options:

1. Overview & Philosophy Both are unofficial, pre-activated, debloated Windows 10 custom ISOs created by the developer Ghost Spectre , designed for gaming, low-end hardware, and privacy enthusiasts. They are based on the stock Windows 10 image (Pro/Enterprise) but heavily modified.

| Metric | Stock Win10 22H2 | Compact | Superlite | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 28 sec | 14 sec | 9 sec | | RAM usage (idle) | 2.1 GB | 1.2 GB | 0.68 GB | | Background processes | ~140 | ~65 | ~38 | | Disk footprint | 22 GB | 7.9 GB | 4.6 GB | | Cinebench R15 (CPU) | 412 | 416 | 418 | | Gaming FPS (CS:GO) | 112 | 115 | 116 | Gaming performance is nearly identical between Compact and Superlite. The main difference is RAM availability for background tasks. 5. Compatibility & Driver Support | Area | Compact | Superlite | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Printers | Works out of box | Fails – requires manual spooler re-enable | | Bluetooth audio | Works | Works but may need driver reinstall | | Wi-Fi / Ethernet | Works | Works | | USB peripherals | Works | Works | | Old software (XP-era) | Mostly works | May miss DLLs (MSVCRT, DirectX 9) – but toolbox can restore | | .NET Framework | 3.5 & 4.8 present | 4.8 present, 3.5 optional | | Windows Update | Yes (selective) | No (cannot be re-enabled) | | Windows Store apps | No (reinstallable) | No (impossible) |