Microsoft Validation OS

Microsoft Validation OS
Version of Microsoft Windows
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OS familyWindows 11 (NT 10.0)
ArchitectureAMD64, ARM64
Latest build10.0.26100 (ge_release)
Based on
Windows 11 2024 Update

Microsoft Validation OS (internally referred to as WinVOS) is a minimal Windows 11-based environment intended to be used by Windows device manufacturers as an aid during early design stages.[1] It is similar to Windows Preinstallation Environment in that it runs from a RAM disk and boots into a Command Prompt, although it is considerably more stripped down, leaving the bare essentials needed to bring up the Windows GUI and console.

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  1. McClister, Christoper et al. Microsoft Validation OS overview, Microsoft Learn. 30 May 2022.