> The trouble is keeping it up to date between Windows updates
Just run the script again after a major update. Only takes a minute. And don't let Windows update automatically. I have used this script and it works well.
Atlas OS default setup seems a lot like Windows Server out of the box. Server 2022 (with gui) comes with Windows 10 look and feel and is very lightweight in terms of features, no search, no background tasks, etc. Most desktop apps are compatible with it.
Just run the script again after a major update. Only takes a minute. And don't let Windows update automatically. I have used this script and it works well.
Also found this in the other comments https://atlasos.net