Thread 106409850

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 link, select Ohook option
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/: >>106405280

Sorry, I tried to jump start a new thread. I think we need to stat on topic this time, folks.

>>106409850 (OP)
Why would you ever use windows instead of a linux based distro?

>>106409850 (OP)
Anyone have any experience with the Rufus Windows User Experience while preparing a W11 IoT Enterprise LTSC? I just learned of it a few minutes ago.
My main curiosity is if it is required at all, since I have yet to try W11 IoT(W10 was no problem with a local account, zero bitlocker, zero OneDrive) Are there better ways to adjust the install for a more lean and less bothersome W11?

>>106409870
Because that's what most of us have used in our lives? I always appreciate Linux distros closing the gap between themselves and Windows, but the fact is that it takes time and dedication to learn a new OS. Most people are just going to stick with what they know unless shit REALLY hits the fan (i.e. Windows 11).

>>106409870
Because it exists and knowledge is power. Why be an ignorant fool?

What is the /g/ approved browser?

>>106409947
I started using Mullvad recently, its not bad. I also bit the bullet and started using Brave too. For a chromium-based browser, I'm impressed.

>>106409947
Mozerella Foxfire
Librewolf
Pale Moon
Google Chrome
unGoogled-Chromium
Brave Browser

>>106409887
There is a command that opens a local account prompt in the windows 11 installer. I have not tried any other methods. I uninstalled OneDrive manually.

Is the recent SSD corruption bug fixed yet?

>>106409947
The only browsers truly worth using if you don't want to feel like cattle are Firefox with UBO, Brave or Ungoogled-Chromium.

>>106409978
>I uninstalled OneDrive manually.
I will probably do the same. I will look for that command elsewhere then before I try to manipulate the iso. Thank you for the reply.

>>106409964
Using Mullvad Browser with a VPN of your choice is basically the most private way to use the clear net pretty much

>>106409280
I love koikatsu

>>106409850 (OP)
Please add valid everyday sandboxing strategies for non msix applications with minimal overhead.

>swapped out second monitor
>one program keeps opening somewhere in the void
>windows+arrow keys can't bring it back to my main monitor
is there like a magic "reset window to its default position" hotkey I don't know about?

>>106410141
Yeah OneDrive is pretty harmless without any MS account.

Here is a video showing the process: https://youtu.be/LK75SWX4F2s&t=88

>>106410239
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifVtvI8tZaY

>>106410233
Sandboxie
https://github.com/sandboxie-plus/Sandboxie

>>106410251
What a great video. Thank you. What a coincidence I just got a recommendation on youtube for that channel. XD

Is there a way to hide Folders() in This PC (the subsection on top of Devices and drives)? It seems like for that I'd need to hide every user folder but I'd like to keep some of them though...

>Get nostalgia for minecraft
>Have to log in to a ms account to play
>automatically logs me into everything, including edge browser, and starts syncing my bookmarks to the cloud

This is why I fucking hate windows. I don't see how playing minecraft means I want all my current bookmarks synced, and all my old bookmarks from my university days just popping into my browser for no reason.

>>106411143
If you're playing Minecraft you should be using third party launchers like UltimMC or Prism, which allow you to play offline with local accounts (though with Prism you gotta run a cmd command to get around needing an MS account active first.)

>>106411127
https://www.howtogeek.com/222057/how-to-remove-the-folders-from-this-pc-on-windows-10/
this article contains separate registry edits for toggling each folder.

>>106411207
thanks m8

>>106411211
Thank you!

>>106409966
Librewolf has these strange issues, like pasting multiple lines into chatgpt will freeze the browser somehow. Some gobbirmint website got misiderected when I logged in... Not sure if it's that great larping privacy when most of the things I do are behind an account anyway.

>>106412943
A lot of sites just don't seem to like the kind of changed options and tweaks Librewolf makes to the Firefox experience.

Anons, please help me decide: C:\Users\User or C:\Users\user? Does the letter case really matter at all in an account name?

>>106413305
Filenames are case insensitive in the Win32 namespace
All in all, it's the same path to a user profile folder if that's what you're asking

>>106413305
I always use a capital in my username because it looks neater.

Just upgraded to 11 and I don't like it. It's easy to downgrade back to 10 and then install LTSC right?

>>106413513
>install
Switch to, rather.

>>106409966
>>106410124
I use ungoogled chromium, firefox scrolling feels off even after using Betterfox enhancements, feels like it's trying to emulate smooth movement rather than being smooth to begin with.

Brave is great but I can't stand their stupid lion icon. Yes I'm that petty.

For some reason I have this weird stutter whenever in Windows 11. Feels like a mix of tearing with stutter, like my gsync is broken.

If I move the camera in games, the game will tear in small areas around the screen and make the game stutter at the same time.
What's weird is how this only happens in Windows 11 24H2 and beyond, LTSC version makes no difference. 23H2 or Windows 10 is silky smooth.

Tried to disable fullscreen optimizations and shit, nothing works.

>>106411207
Yeah the official launcher is ass, I use MultiMC now.

>>106413529
I remember when it was the opposite, and Chromium didn't even allow autoscrolling webpages. What strange times we live in.

>>106413762
UltimMC is basically MultiMC tweaked in such a way that you can use an offline account easily.

>>106413529
>Brave is great but I can't stand their stupid lion icon. Yes I'm that petty.
I learned to get over the lion icon. I'm just glad I can completely hide all the crypto shit with policies. I guess you could change the icon on your start menu and taskbar but you'll still see it in the urlbar.

>>106409947
Floorp

>>106409870
it just werks

>>106409947
none, some anon will find a flaw immediately

I love Windows!

>>106415121
Why isn't the box in moonrunes?

>>106410087
No.
>Latest news is Phison calling it a psyop after failing to reproduce the issue themselves (details unclear on what they actually did)
>Windows hasn't acknowledged the issue beyond asking for feedback maybe
>The update is still being pushed
>Shills are blaming it on failing/flawed hardware because it's not the software's fault if it breaks something