In a world where Microsoft is stoically pushing its AI vision into every little software crack, the new version of Flyoobe comes as a well-aimed kick against the trend. Version 2.0 of the small but mighty Windows tool appears with the naturalness of a digital clean-up command and not only removes bloatware and useless system remnants, but also the unloved Copilot functions. What may be a blessing for many is an affront to Microsoft.
Developed by builtbybel, who already caused a stir with his ThisIsWin11, Flyoobe 2.0 now also combines the code of its predecessor Flyby11 and is preparing to become a kind of Swiss army knife for Windows tweakers. Included: a completely revamped user interface, a new extension engine and the ability to neuter or completely remove almost every aspect of the Windows OOBE (“Out of Box Experience”). AI? Only if the user allows it.
Flyoobe 2.0 is what Windows 11 could be if you simply ignore Redmond’s vision of semi-autonomous, AI-driven user education. No compulsion to use Copilot, no Bing snooping, no superfluous apps that creep back into the system like digital dirt after every update. Instead: four ready-made profiles for system cleanup, a fine-grained module control and even the infamous ViVeTool, which can be used to unearth hidden features. The new engine now categorizes extensions via drop-down navigation, search and load operations run asynchronously, finally no more UI freezes. And the new back navigation system with stack-based history is more than just convenience: it’s a swipe at Microsoft’s otherwise often labyrinthine and convoluted system settings.
Control instead of paternalism
What is interesting is not only what Flyoobe can do, but also how. The developer expressly emphasizes the focus on clarity, simplicity and user control. Instead of putting up with telemetry and forced links to Microsoft’s online services, Flyoobe allows targeted deactivation, including the removal of native extensions. This means that the tool is no longer just a setup assistant, but a post-installation liberation tool. Native activity monitoring, which is currently being developed, is another treat: system actions are logged in real time and thus enable traceability, which is often deliberately concealed in Windows itself. The planned new app icon rounds off the visual facelift and, while cosmetic, shows that things are being tidied up on all fronts.
Flyoobe 2.0 is not a technical revolution, it is a quiet rebellion. Anyone who has had enough of forced AI, half-baked features and an operating system that takes itself more seriously than the user will get a tool with attitude. Lightweight, modular, efficient and with an agenda: taking back control. In an era in which Windows is increasingly mutating into a platform “as a service”, Flyoobe 2.0 is almost a political statement. Not an overloaded tweaker, not a resource hog, but a pragmatic tool with a clear goal: to stand up to Microsoft’s increasingly dominant ecosystem without having to reach for the Linux fork. A must-have for power users, a revelation for normal users – and probably a thorn in Microsoft’s side.
Preparation and requirements
The following points should be noted before use:
The tool requires a computer on which Windows 11 setup can be run sensibly, even if hardware checks such as TPM, Secure Boot or CPU support are missing. FlyOOBE uses the “Windows Server” variant of the setup to bypass the check.
It is advisable to create an up-to-date backup or a complete image of the system, as the use of such tools can lead to unexpected compatibility or update problems.
The currently recommended version should be downloaded from the official repository (“Releases”). The repository shows: “FlyOOBE 2.0 is here! Latest Nov 12, 2025”.
Check the license terms: FlyOOBE is licensed under the MIT license. GitHub
Installation and usage steps
The following steps lead to the application in practice:
Download the current release file (e.g. ZIP or EXE) from the “Releases” section of the project.
If necessary, unpack the package or run the setup program with administrator rights.
Start the tool. The documentation says: “Just run the tool … and you’ll be running Windows 11 on your ‘unsupported’ machine in no time.”
Select the desired options: These include, for example, skipping the hardware checks, customizing the OOBE (Out-Of-Box Experience) or removing unwanted components (“de-bloat”) in Windows.
The wizard downloads or mounts the Windows ISO (via Fido script) and starts the upgrade or reinstallation process.
Simply follow the instructions on the screen and let the system reboot or complete the setup process.
Notes on security and limitations
Although FlyOOBE enables the upgrade or setup of Windows 11 on previously unsupported hardware, it is expressly pointed out that updates from Microsoft are not guaranteed. The manufacturer points out that certain hardware requirements such as POPCNT cannot be bypassed with Windows 11 24H2. And all changes to the system setup involve risks, especially if Windows then becomes unstable or system updates fail to appear. Use is therefore always at your own risk!
The following procedure is therefore recommended for use: First test the tool on a secondary device or in a test environment before using it productively. Document the system image before and after the process and record settings and driver statuses and make sure to check updates and drivers manually after installation, as automatic update maintenance may be limited. Use the option to remove unwanted Windows system components with caution, as excessive cleanup can lead to stability or compatibility problems.
And now: Happy de-bloating!
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