NOVA is an AME Wizard playbook aimed at improving performance, removing system bloat, and disabling tracking. The project is strictly focused on ISO Injection (modifying the image before installation) to ensure maximum system stability.
- 🚀 Performance — Reduces background system activity, disables telemetry, and adjusts power and system parameters for more stable performance.
- ✨ Usability — Removes built-in advertising and unnecessary components, and adjusts the Windows interface to simplify everyday use.
- 🔒 Privacy — Limits Microsoft's data collection and removes Edge and pre-installed components that are not required for system operation.
Warning
ISO Injection Only. This playbook is designed exclusively for a clean Windows installation. Running on an already installed system is not supported; critical errors may occur.
- OS: Windows 11 (Versions 24H2, 25H2)
- Method: AME Wizard ISO Injection
- Hardware: USB Flash Drive (8 GB minimum)
Using UUP Dump is recommended to integrate the latest updates.
Method A: UUP Dump (Recommended):
- Visit uupdump.net and select Latest Public Release build (x64).
- Select your Language and Edition.
- At the conversion step, select "Download and convert to ISO" and check the following:
- ✅ Include updates
- ✅ Run component cleanup
- ✅ Integrate .NET Framework 3.5
- ✅ Use solid (ESD) compression
- Download the archive, extract it, and run the download script. Wait for the ISO creation to complete.
Method B: Alternative:
- Download the official ISO from the Microsoft website.
- Download the NOVA playbook file (
.apbx) from the Releases section. - Download and launch AME Wizard Beta.
- Drag and drop your ISO into the program window, then select the
.apbxfile. - Select the desired settings in the menu and follow the instructions.
- Wait for the build process to finish.
- Write the modified ISO to a USB drive using the AME Wizard built-in tool or Rufus.
- Boot from the USB drive (via BIOS/UEFI) and perform a clean installation of Windows.
- The system will be automatically configured upon the first login to the desktop.
Important
DO NOT apply third-party optimizers, tweakers, or other playbooks on top of NOVA. Use the built-in Post-Install menu for system configuration.
Drivers
- AMD - Download from AMD.com
- Intel - Download from Intel.com
- NVIDIA:
- Recommended - NVCleanstall
- AMD:
- Recommended - RadeonSoftwareSlimmer
- Custom - Amernime Zone
- Intel Arc:
- Realtek - Realtek PCIe FE / GBE / 2.5G / Gaming Family Controller
- Intel -Intel® Ethernet Adapter Complete Driver Pack
- Intel (Wi-Fi) - Intel® Wireless Wi-Fi Drivers
Windows Settings
- File Explorer: If necessary, use the batch files in the “Post-Install” folder to remove Home and Gallery from File Explorer.
- Power plan: The Balanced power plan is enabled by default in the system, but you can select a different one.
- Date and time: Manually set the Time zone and synchronize the clock.
- Services and features: Use the “Post-Install” menu to enable or disable additional Windows features (printing, Bluetooth, etc.) according to your needs.
Important
Yes. Anti-cheat-related features are preserved.
- Playbook does not remove components necessary for popular anti-cheats to function.
Warning
Not recommended. Windows Update may undo optimizations and restore disabled components.
- Avoid cumulative updates - they can be unstable and cause errors.
The NOVA project adheres to Open Source principles. The playbook file (.apbx) is a standard ZIP archive with the password malte, the contents of which are available for extraction and audit.
This project utilizes resources and code snippets from the following authors and projects:
- zoicware - DefenderProTools.
- Ameliorated-LLC - AME Wizard
- undergroundwires - privacy.sexy
Have ideas or found a bug? Join the discussion on GitHub!
