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| FAQ: | |
| >How do I activate Windows? | |
| github.com/massgravel/Microsoft-Activation-Scripts | |
| HWID2 generates and registers a permanent legitimate license on MS's activation servers | |
| Usage: paste into Powershell, run. | |
| irm https://get.activated.win | iex | |
| >and Office? | |
| Same method, use Ohook | |
| You can also use Office.com if your needs are very minimal | |
| or try OnlyOffice/LibreOffice and set it to save in MSOffice file formats | |
| >What version should I install? | |
| W10 Enterprise IoT LTSC 2021 | |
| >Binary identical to Enterprise except no MS Store or apps | |
| >Can install MS Store from cmd with: wsreset -i | |
| >Alternatively use winget for apps | |
| >Preinstalled with: Edge & Win32 system apps | |
| >10 years support on "IoT LTSC", 5 for "LTSC" | |
| >No version upgrades unless you manually install them | |
| W11 Enterprise IoT LTSC 2024 | |
| >Same as W10 version except: | |
| >UI written in React Native aka JavaScript including: Start, Taskbar and Explorer that lags even on i9s | |
| >Use only if you fell for the 12th+ gen Intel meme and need the new CPU scheduler | |
| >Wait for IoT LTSC 2027 if you can | |
| W10/W11 Home/Pro/Education/Enterprise/Enterprise IoT | |
| >Preinstalled with: Edge, Win32 system apps, MS Store, OneDrive, Weather, Movies, Music, Netflix, Amazon, Spotify, Candy Crush, etc | |
| >Auto-reinstalls apps on feature updates | |
| >1.5-3 years support | |
| >Forced version upgrades | |
| >ISOs: | |
| Windows IoT LTSC https://pastebin.com/ywkasnhM | |
| Windows https://pastebin.com/nUMgAr0b | |
| Office https://pastebin.com/G8w5qu6z | |
| >Should I debloat / build my own ISO? | |
| If you need to ask, then no. | |
| If you know what you're doing: | |
| https://pastebin.com/S5VKBirt | |
| >Portable programs & reinstall-proofing | |
| https://pastebin.com/Zh7WSbJ2 | |
| >Useful programs (new installs, essentials, utilities, adobe, etc) | |
| https://pastebin.com/hN8nnwns | |
| >I miss Windows## | |
| OpenShell/RetroBar/WinClassic/StartIsBack | |
| >LTSC Install Guides | |
| https://rentry.org/windowsinstallguide | |
| https://rentry.org/concisewin10 | |
| https://rentry.org/ltsc | |
| https://rentry.org/fwtarchive |
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Thanks brotha, you are a lifesaver!