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
>Preinstalled with: Edge & Win32 system apps
>10 years support on "IoT LTSC", 5 for "LTSC"
>Manual version upgrades
IoT LTSC 2022: https://pastebin.com/rHcgvYS7

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

Installing apps on LTSC
>use WinGet or install MS Store in CMD with: wsreset -i

W10/W11 Home/Pro/Education/Enterprise/Enterprise IoT
>Preinstalled with: Edge, Win32 system apps, MS Store, OneDrive, Weather, Movies, Music, 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

Previously on /fwt/: >>106074033

Moved to Linux Mint, never looked back.

why are techvegans like this? @106123765

>>106123743 (OP)
So is there a way to set up group policy on 11 Home? I have read that there is but when I try to do so with the scripts, it just spits out errors.

>>106123058
As the others have said, the easiest way to install ffmpeg is through a package manager like winget or scoop

>>106123765
>>Wait for IoT LTSC 2027 if you can
Ehh!? For a few months now I'm trying to wrap my head around this in part for my dad that wants German language and Adobe CC. Finally I'm installing stuff and am struggling, found yesterday Enterprise LTSC 21H2 can not be activated or switched to other editions when its the trial iso. I went this route as it's explained in the guide for languages other than english and there is no warning of trial versions. Thought we'd rather have an official iso. I'll know whether Adobe CC in recent versions runs again on LTSC 21H2 IoT or if compatibility mode will do the trick or if I'm stuck again.

What is the note IoT LTSC 2027 about? It's becoming more and more sexy to give up on that route and install conventional W11 trying then to buckle in the bloat by means of firewalls, http proxies, OOSU10 and the like. Are there some guides that document the connections that W11 attempts against Microsoft? We could go for a not activated trial forever..

>>106123847
Yes just use MAS to switch it to Pro

>>106124192
>What is the note IoT LTSC 2027 about?
The tard who put it in OP doesn't like W11.

I'm currently on an old W10 Enterprise LTSC build that can't handle DirectX 12. Is it as easy as downloading the files under the 'Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 21H2' and going from there to upgrade or am I gonna have to do some sort of clean wipe. I would really rather prefer not to do that if possible.

>>106124680
LTSC to (IoT) LTSC upgrade path is fully supported (as per UpgradeMatrix.xml), so knock yourself out.

>>106124826
I seem to have hit a snag, it's asking me for a Product key (my Windows 10 2019 LTSC build 1809 is activated via HWID). Have I gone wrong somewhere or do I need to gen a key somehow and if so, how?

>>106124885
Never mind, figured it out. The key was in the documentation.

>>106124192
>What is the note IoT LTSC 2027 about?
because w11 unredeemable is trash
everyone knows this
not even ltsc 2024 can make w11 usable, same way w8 was never usable
w12 is the only hope

>>106123847
What the other Anon said
Just upgrade to Pro or even Enterprise, there's literally no reason not to since it's free with MAS

>>106124958
And yet you tards can never comprehend that 2027 LTSC will still be W11...

>>106125031
Not him, but later version are usually not as bad, and there's no point in using LTSC 2024 since 2021 still runs almost all software without any problem
Basically, the general advice for now is to stay on IoT LTSC 2021 until you encounter problems

>>106123743 (OP)
Anons I fell for the meme and reinstalled Windows 7 to use it for the first time in years. There is no dark mode here, this is miserable and I have to use a UX theme patcher. uBlockOrigin doesn't even work on the last supported Firefox version. and I downloaded my ethernet drivers from a sketchy website because SDI didn't work. Don't fall for the meme and switch to windows 10 LTSC if you want to keep your sanity.

>>106125250
>SDI
Anon, SDI is literal malware
I hope you meant SDIO which is the actual good software

>>106125264
Fuck

>>106125269
kek, you fucked up

I'm trying to install LTSC and I don't even think Javascript works correctly, the fucking buttons don't even respond. I had to install Rufus' version 3.22 because the other ones can't be executed. Internet Explorer is 5x slower for zero reason. I lost like 5 gigabytes from the command prompts in that executable. Whatever you guys do choose 10 LTSC this is fucking terrible

I like, nay, LOVE Windows!

>>106125072
>Basically, the general advice for now is to stay on IoT LTSC 2021 until you encounter problems
Of course that is literally the point of LTSC but recommending it for a new install is very different. Unless your autism makes it impossible for you to accept any change, there is no reason to not install 2024 LTSC, especially if you intend to use it as-is until at least 2027.

>>106125327
What did you even install anon..?

>>106125616
>there is no reason to not install 2024 LTSC
The reason is so you don't have to use W11

>>106125616
There's also no reason to install 2024 LTSC over 2021 LTSC, unless you have a CPU which benefits from the new scheduler.

How do I debloat MS Edge?

>>106123743 (OP)
I am surprised Office 365 is lighter on RAM and less buggy than 2013
I shouldn't have drunk the koolaid for so many years.

>>106123743 (OP)
cute girls I hope they get along

is it a bad idead to use a 10 year old realtek audio driver?

>>106125329
thanks for the pape anon. this one is my fav.

>upgrade to Windows Server 2022 because of constant TLS finicky bullshit
>mostly works now, but OpenSSL using software exposing TLSv1.3 listeners fail for protocol mismatch
Can Microsoft just fucking die? I don't think I ever dealt with an OS with such a fucked up TLS stack before.

I don't even know if it's a .NET Framework, schannel, .NET 8 LTS or some other shit software in this shitshow OS.

>>106127554
Oh I forgot, or autism bullshit policy settings fuckig with cipher suite order and them not being TLSv1.3 kosher or something.

>update to win11.
>every time I boot I get this (not actual screen).
>giving me a choice between Win10 or 11.
>Win10 gets nothing since it's wiped.
>Win11 boots normally after 5 seconds.
Is there a way to unfuck this?

>>106127634
bcdedit from an elevated command prompt

>>106127655
Explain, please. New to this.

>>106127684
You can always use /? to get the parameters if you don't know the application, ex
bcdedit /?
Then go from there

Windows 10 has Windows 7's backup and restore, which included full image backups. Did Windows 11 take that out or am I just not looking hard enough?

>>106127720
I get Win10 in the boot loader. Can I use bcedit to delete that win10 and just keep the 11?

>>106127825
Yes

>>106127720
Forget it, just went to msconfig and deleted the win10 there. It fixed and boots directly to 11.
Thanks for the help, and sorry for the retardation.

>>106125616
>LTSC 2021 UI: XML
>LTSC 2024 UI: Javascript
it's that shrimple
cope 11jeet

I'm still on W10 but should I upgrade to W11 just for the HDR? Or is W11 as a whole that terrible?

I heard it comes with a lot of bloat but has no one made a script to uninstall/disable all that shit?

i Dont care anymore i wanna play games and so im upgrading to w11

>>106128543
Enterprise edition comes with nearly fuck all of bloat. If you really need to upgrade.
You can also side-grade to w10 ltsc.

Rufus, Windows 11 LTSC ISO. What I'm supposed to tick here?

>>106129914
Everything, it doesn't really matter though.

>>106129914
careful with the partition selection screen, don't wipe your shit away.

>>106129987
I just didn't/don't know if Rufus might somehow be fucking things up in a subtle way by trying to be helpful. Sorry, I'm a noob.

>>106130152
top two worked fine for me, account option also work.

>>106123743 (OP)
I want to lick their feet

Is there any file explorer that would let me sort folder by size?

downloaded office 365 from mas and activated with Ohook. on trying to access scripting features in excel, a message box informs me i need a work or school account. any way around this?

>>106123743 (OP)
nakaԁashi vampire gabu

>>106130674
There's a Windhawk tweak for that
https://windhawk.net/mods/explorer-details-better-file-sizes

I've installed win 11 enterprise ltsc and every time I open a game I get this shit. I can't find any way to disable the popup. Any ideas?

>>106131159
reg fix: [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\GameDVR]

"AllowgameDVR"=dword:00000000

>>106130071
>don't wipe your shit away
isn't that the whole point? i've made backups and everything.

>>106131183
Thank you

about this guide:
https://rentry.org/ltsc
at the end, after tweaking task scheduler, there used to be a part about going to registry and revoking write privileges for windows update (and everyone else) but now it's replaced by SCM
is that the mysterious process that was reverting changes and both guides basically do the same thing? the registry bit didn't specify what was undoing things
i feel like blocking registry for Windows update is more foolproof

>>106125658
>DirectStorage
>better HDR
>better window management
>better app isolation
>actually present win32 isolation
What was it that I'm supposed to hate again?

>>106131517
JS UI

>>106131424
I meant, don't wipe the shit you want to keep.

>>106131466
I don't remember how I did it, but at some point I managed to break the windows installer service, couldn't install anything. That kept updates from going live until I had to actual install shit and had to nuke the os.

I'm having trouble switching from zen to brave where I can't find any option to import anything from zen into brave, yet I can import from Firefox and get some of my items. But the issue with Firefox is that its stuck syncing and none of my history is getting synced from zen.

>he fell for the any browser other than chrome meme

>>106132255
i will not watch ads

>>106131517
>better window management
PowerToys on Windows10 is still years better than anything Win11 offers.

>>106132255
Chrome is dog shit when it comes to ad blocking on mobile

>>106123743 (OP)
>rufus win11 on usb
>purple screen for an hour
>install window is loading
>click next
>loading for an hour

why is windows 11 like this

>>106131517
>What was it that I'm supposed to hate again?

windows 11 on our werk tablets is surprisingly quick ngl. the context menu still takes multiple frames to appear but other than that, p good.

>>106132757
What's supposed to happen in that webm? Mine loads in a second.

any advantage/disadvantage of removing the system/MSR partitions during installation?

Is this update still supposed to be in preview? It's already August and its still pestering me about it.

>>106133220
The actual August update is coming on the 12th.

>>106132787
Its fast if you have a good NVE, I have it on a N100 server and feels fast as fuck

i can't install this piece of shit operating system cause it takes hours for something to happen on usb. fuck this I am just installing linux

>>106134075
Sounds like the USB you're using is fucked anon.

>>106134091
it did like 4 of them it always the same
One hour from for something to appear

>>106134098
that does not sound normal

>>106134098
Something is obviously wrong with the USBs you're using, the USB slots you're using, the program you're using to make the USB or the motherboard itself.
What you're going through isn't normal.

I love Windows!

>>106134091
>>106134075
>I've got this same problem.
>>106134133
I bought some Lexar USBs. Did I fuck up?
Motherboard is "B650 GAMING X AX "

>>106134404
Oh another thing.
I used Fedora Media writer to get the Windows 11 ISO on a USB. would WoeUSB-NG be a better choice to go from Linux to Windows 11?

I'm doing this for software that didn't work well even with Bottles installed on Linux and to see if I get the same repetitive restarts to login that I do with every other Linux system to see if it is a hardware problem or a Linux problem.

>>106134404
I've always used Sandisk USBs and they've just werked every time

>>106134417
You can write Windows ISOs to USBs using shit like Fedora Media Writer because the difference between Windows and Linux ISOs. You'd need to use WoeUSB-ng or Ventoy if you wanted to make a working Windows USB on Linux.

>>106134404
>>106134417
i can boot up a live cd for linux no problemo the problem is rufus window one that takes ages. i got to work once on the disk selection screen but it basically didn't do shit

>>106134448
>I've always used Sandisk USBs and they've just werked every time
I'm gonna try a Lexar USB again for this one more time to see if this works, if not then I'll get a Sandisk USB.

I take it you need to jack the USB into the motherboard and not the usual USB jacks?

>>106134473
Front panel slots usually work fine for me, but if they don't work at first then yes just use the mobo I/O.

>>106134600
Thank you. I'm in the process of getting WoeUSB-ng on my system.
Just waiting for an iso to download.

>>106134634
>>106134600
no drivers get detected when I jack the USB in.
Did some googling and apparently my USB is corrupted.
Probably because I used them constantly to distro hop.

Or that woeusb-ng constantly got stuck on grub legacy drivers and I just went "screw it I'll cancel and look it says installation successful! Let's try this anyways."

I'll try a windows media writer on one of the other PCs that isn't Linux based.

can I remove the bloat if I just get home edition? also what's the fastest way to disable telemetry?

>>106135468
Why bother using Home when you can just use Enterprise.

>>106131466
>install LTSC that gets nothing but bug and security fixes
>still want to completely disable WU

>>106132305
>windows get grouped in alt-tab
PT honestly sucks ass

>>106134469
>the problem is rufus window one that takes ages
If they show in explorer then this might just be an identification issue. You can try pressing Ctrl-Alt-f in Rufus to show all drives.

>>106133974
saaar im talking about a tablet. anyway on my home computer with a kingston fury nvme drive its far worse.

>>106131921
Perhaps try replying with something that users actually care about. I'll give some examples that could constitute an argument if provided with proof
>explorer is using a gorrilion more MB of RAM
>explorer is using measurably more power
>explorer is exhibiting higher latency

>>106135468
well I did it and already fucking regret it, holy shit.

>>106136049
good. now go back to enterprise like a good boy

>>106136271
nah I ran winutil tweaks and I'm getting ooshutup now

is win10 Enterprise IoT LTSC 2021 good for gaming? I heard IoT LTSC may have compatibility issues with some anti cheats

>>106136834
No? It doesn't have problems with anti-cheats at all.

>>106136970
good to hear, thanks

>>106136996
Keep in mind anon that all LTSC is is 10/11 Enterprise 21H2/24H2 with no included third/first party UWPs except shit like the settings menu and the extended security update life.

I just bought a cheap laptop (Ryzen 7530U with 16 GB ram) with Windows 11 pro. Should I downgrade to Windows 10?

>https://massgrave.dev/windows_ltsc_links
Do the other language editions here not contain IoT Enterprise LTSC?

>>106137394
If you want IoT in other languages you need to install the base LTSC using your language then convert it to IoT when it's installed.

>>106137388
No, you should upgrade to Windows 10

>>106132757
>pic
I remember when win10 had the exact same issue in the first year

speaking of language, even after changing all language settings and installing every language packs, some stuff remains in English 4ex: some elements in start menu or some configuration options. how can i force W10 to recheck everything?

>>106137388
>Ryzen 7530U
Appears to be supported according to Microsoft's supported AMD processors table (and AMD's own CPU info page). Doesn't look like a multi-CCD design, especially as it's a Ryzen APU.
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/design/minimum/supported/windows-10-22h2-supported-amd-processors
If you desire, then go ahead - just make sure your OEM offers Windows 10 drivers for best results. Otherwise check the IHV's support page for drivers designed for 10.
>sometimes drivers marked for Windows 11 may also work with 10, either as-is or with a simple INF mod changing the minimum supported Windows version. this is not a general rule
>(note that modifying the INF will invalidate the signature, so you will have to temporarily disable Driver Signature Enforcement, just during the installation)
>and as a last resort, check Microsoft Update Catalog to find missing drivers for a specific device (use the 4-part hardware ID as the search query); Also try Snappy Driver Installer Origin

How do I get my folders to show first when I order my files by last modified?

>>106138447
Shift-click on the "Name" sorting column. Make sure you're already on last-modfied sorting when you do that.
As a sanity check - repeatedly click on the date modified sorting column - hopefully it should stick as folders will always be shown first regardless whether it's reverse-chronological or not.
>by the way, that's how you actually do sorting by multiple criteria. shift-clicking defines the following ordering as secondary, tertiary and so forth. regular clicking makes it primary

You may wish to make this permanent by going to Folder Options (accessible from Ribbon's View tab -> Options), then click on View tab (once again) and press "Apply to all folders".

has microsoft ever banned any account for linking it to a MAS activated license? should I just use a local account?

>>106139193
Nope. The activation is so legit looking that even MAS HWID activations attached to MS account logins work fine.
But yes you should always be using a local account. MS accounts basically only exist to make you a product.

>>106123743 (OP)
I am building a new PC will the MAS work without making any problem with my PC?

>>106139929
Yes, no issues.

>>106126534
of course not, though Winhoes Updoot will likely update it to whatever newer iteration should be compatible, and if that causes you problems, you can rollback the driver and and configure Winhoes to avoid updating that driver

>>106139219
ignoring the free email, free browser Office (should that somehow become useful to anyone who isn't you), free cloud storage, and Copilot (less limitations with a Microsoft account), and depending on where you work, you'll use an MS account for Sharepoint/Teams if you don't use Google's stuff anyway - oh wait, I'm going too far, given you're a NEET

>>106134075
I use a Patriot Memory Speed Rage or something USB, works in a timely manner for me with the machines I've serviced. Its label is covered up now with a piece of tape and "W11 Inst" I wrote for my convenience.

>>106134404
Lexars are great, in my experience, but it depends on what model. S50 and S100 are great stuff.

You literally don't need LTSC anymore.
You can remove all the bloat as of the latest update.
Also, still recommending 10 is retarded.

>>106138667
Thanks man

I have kinda weird problem. I was reinstalling Windows 10 on a fresh drive, standard procedure. Updated bios and motherboard, installed directx and vcredist and installed gpu drives and made system updates too. The problem is when I launch a game that should work perfectly fine is lagging a lot... I don't know what can be the cause of this...

>>106142079
Not for older hardware. Not that anything from 2013-2017 is too old for 11.

>>106143024
check Task Manager when the bame is running and you are likely to see a culprit, and also check Event Viewer for error messages

On Windows 11, are there any good solutions to:
>1.) Delay in context menu opening up on right-clicks
>2.) "[folder name] - File Explorer" appended to all the taskbar icons instead of just using the folder's name

>>106143086
>1.) Delay in context menu opening up on right-clicks
There's a Win10 fix for this, no idea if it affects 11 when applied.
Disable Start Menu web search in Settings if you haven't. Disable animations and visual effects in Performance settings in System Properties.

>>106142079
Edge is bloat if you don't use it so until they let you uninstall it outside of the EU then we'll be blessed again

>>106143514
>until they let you uninstall it outside of the EU then we'll be blessed again
You tolerate it because you can't be assed to delete the EdgeCore folder in Program Files.
YOUR problem.

>>106143543
fucking mental

>>106134075
i had to just unplug drives to get win11 to work
now I have installed it, but now it just boot loops if i don't disconnect drives .

>pic Battlefield 6
LTSC 1809 chads...
Apparently newer versions still work with new games...

>>106142079
>feminine passive aggression
ywnbaw

>>106123743 (OP)
>install win10 ioc ltsc
>also change old hard drive for new one (seagate barracuda)
>whole programs start to freeze
>get ultradma crc errors
>get not responding on every program + internet connection errors even if i'm still online.
wtf do i do bros am i bricked?

Is there any point in trying to downgrade newer laptops to windows 10 from windows 11? Or is the hardware most likely going to lack driver support for windows 10

>>106145382
It's gonna be a hassle no matter what.
You'd most likely need to use SDIO to get drivers that'll actually work for the laptop but also work on 10.

>>106124958
>w12 is the only hope
you know it's only going to get worse. stop gaslighting yourself

>>106123743 (OP)
is there a workaround for firefox to turn off % to _ when downloading files? or is it really not configurable due to the risk?

Is there any place where I could buy a gaming laptop with windows 10 on it still? It’s fine if it’s an older model, but I can’t seem to find anything anywhere.

>>106146628
You'd only be able to get one used these days. All the big box stores only sell 11 laptops.