Preloading File Explorer in Windows 11 Doubles RAM Usage, Offers Minimal Speed Boost
(www.techpowerup.com)
I used to be an xlite fan, but have since discovered 11 IoT Enterprise LSTC. massgrave.dev
Same idea of bullshit free, but more stable and straight from M$, themselves. Defender and Edge ONLY.
Then install StartAllBack on top of that. Everything feels sane, and snappy and back to sanity.