In conclusion, while the desire to optimize storage and bandwidth is understandable, users must prioritize the integrity, security, and functionality of their operating system installations.
Because these ISOs are downloaded from third-party forums, torrent sites, or file-sharing platforms, they are completely unverified. Malicious actors frequently upload these files pre-infected with keyloggers, rootkits, or crypto-mining software. Furthermore, because Windows Defender and Windows Update are usually completely removed to save space, your system cannot patch new security flaws. 2. System Instability and Crashing
