Here is where we must inject a note of extreme caution. Because Atlas is not an official Microsoft product, the ISO files are distributed via third-party platforms (usually Internet Archive, torrents, or Discord archives). The official Atlas developers have largely moved away from providing pre-made ISOs, preferring users to run the script on a clean stock Windows ISO.
# Example (Windows PowerShell) Get-FileHash .\Atlas V0.5.2.iso -Algorithm SHA256 Atlas V0.5.2.iso
You have the option to strip away built-in applications like the Snipping Tool or Microsoft Edge, and instead choose to install alternative browsers like Brave, Opera, or Google Chrome. Here is where we must inject a note of extreme caution
By disabling telemetry and data collection, Atlas ensures your data stays on your machine. Key Improvements in the 0.5.x Series Atlas V0.5.2.iso