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chore: Do another round of grammar fixes across the site
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diff --git a/docs/windows10_eol.md b/docs/windows10_eol.md index 2757d3f..f51ce89 100644 --- a/docs/windows10_eol.md +++ b/docs/windows10_eol.md @@ -30,14 +30,14 @@ Microsoft releases Windows 10/11 in two servicing channels: 1. **GAC (General Availability Channel):** (e.g., Home, Pro, Enterprise). This reached the end of support on [October 14th, 2025](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/windows-10-home-and-pro).
2. **LTSC (Long-Term Servicing Channel):** (e.g., Enterprise LTSC, IoT Enterprise LTSC). Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021 will reach the end of support on [Jan 12, 2027](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/windows-10-enterprise-ltsc-2021), while Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021 will reach the end of support on [Jan 13, 2032](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/windows-10-iot-enterprise-ltsc-2021).
-The solution is simple: use the official Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021 edition to receive updates until January 13th, 2032.
+The solution is simple: use the official Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021 edition to continue receiving updates until January 13, 2032.
#### Clean Install Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021
<details>
<summary>Click here for info</summary>
-The IoT edition ISO is technically available in English only, but don't worry.
+The IoT edition ISO is only available in English, but don't worry.
- Download the [Enterprise LTSC 2021](windows_ltsc_links.md) ISO in your desired language. The ISO file does not need to be the IoT version.
- Install Windows using this [clean installation guide](clean_install_windows).
@@ -46,39 +46,38 @@ The IoT edition ISO is technically available in English only, but don't worry. </details>
-#### Upgrade Windows 10 Home, Pro etc., to Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021 (Keep Files & Apps)
+#### Upgrade Windows 10 Home, Pro, etc., to Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021 (Keep Files & Apps)
<details>
<summary>Click here for info</summary>
-The IoT edition is available in English language only, but don't worry.
+The IoT edition ISO is only available in English, but don't worry.
-- Download Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021 ISO from [here](windows_ltsc_links.md) in the **same Windows language and architecture**. The ISO file does not need to be the IoT version.
- - To check the installed Windows architecture, open PowerShell as admin and enter,
+- Download the Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021 ISO from [here](windows_ltsc_links.md) in the **same Windows language and architecture**. The ISO file does not need to be the IoT version.
+ - To check the installed Windows architecture, open PowerShell and enter:
`Get-WmiObject -Class Win32_OperatingSystem | Format-List OSArchitecture`
- x64 means 64 Bit, x86 means 32 Bit
- - To check the installed Windows Language, open PowerShell as admin and enter,
+ AMD64/x64 indicates 64-bit; x86 indicates 32-bit.
+ - To check the installed Windows language, open PowerShell as administrator and enter:
`dism /english /online /get-intl | find /i "Default system UI language"`
-- Right-click on the downloaded ISO file, Open With > Windows Explorer
+- Right-click the downloaded ISO file and select **Open with** > **Windows Explorer**
- A new DVD drive will appear in Windows Explorer, which means the installation image has been mounted successfully.
-- Now open the command prompt as admin and enter,
+- Now open Command Prompt as administrator and enter:
`reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion" /v EditionID /d IoTEnterpriseS /f`
-- Now quickly go into that DVD drive and run setup.exe, and continue until you reach the final confirmation screen. (Don't delay at this step, otherwise it won't show an option to keep files and apps)
-- Make sure it says "**Keep personal files and apps**" on the final screen. Then you can continue the process and wait until it is done.
+- Quickly open the newly mounted DVD drive, run `setup.exe`, and continue until you reach the final confirmation screen. (Do not delay at this step, or the option to keep files and apps may not appear.)
+- Make sure it says "**Keep personal files and apps**" on the final screen. You can then continue the process and wait until it is finished.
- You also need to activate this edition. Follow the [**guide here**](intro.md) for activation.
-- That's all.
:::note
-These are generic keys, intended for use during edition changes or when running `setup.exe`. For activation, follow the [**guide here**](intro.md).
+These are generic keys intended for use during edition changes or when running `setup.exe`. For activation, follow the [**guide here**](intro.md).
-If you applied the registry command and ran the setup promptly, setup shouldn’t ask you to enter a key. However, if a key is needed, use the keys below:
+If you applied the registry command and ran the setup promptly, it shouldn’t ask you to enter a key. However, if a key is needed, use the keys below:
- `M7XTQ-FN8P6-TTKYV-9D4CC-J462D` – **Enterprise LTSC 2021 key**
Use this during setup when performing the upgrade. The IoT LTSC 2021 key will **not** work here.
- `QPM6N-7J2WJ-P88HH-P3YRH-YY74H` – **IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021 key**
- After the upgrade is complete, use this key on the Windows activation page in settings to change the edition to IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021.
+ After the upgrade is complete, use this key on the Windows activation page in Settings to change the edition to IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021.
:::
@@ -90,8 +89,8 @@ If you applied the registry command and ran the setup promptly, setup shouldn’ <summary>Click here for info</summary>
- LTSC editions do not have Store apps installed by default. However, if you upgrade from GAC to LTSC, all your Store apps will be retained. In contrast, if you perform a clean installation of Windows LTSC, Store apps will not be installed. For instructions on how to install them manually, please refer to this [page](windows_ltsc_links.md#microsoft-store-app-installation-on-ltsc).
-- IoT Enterprise LTSC edition is [binary identical](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/iot/iot-enterprise/Overview) to Enterprise LTSC edition. The difference is in licensing. You can use it just fine on a general-purpose device.
-- To learn about the advantages and disadvantages of LTSC, click [here](windows_ltsc_links.md#what-is-ltsc-and-is-it-the-right-choice-for-you)
+- The IoT Enterprise LTSC edition is [binary identical](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/iot/iot-enterprise/Overview) to the Enterprise LTSC edition. The only difference is in licensing. You can use it just fine on a general-purpose device.
+- To learn about the advantages and disadvantages of LTSC, click [here](windows_ltsc_links.md#what-is-ltsc-and-is-it-the-right-choice-for-you).
</details>
@@ -107,26 +106,26 @@ Many users choose not to use Windows 11 due to hardware limitations, such as a l However, a promising alternative is available.
-In 2024, Microsoft released Windows 11 IoT Enterprise 24H2 (GAC) / IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 (LTSC) which has [relaxed hardware requirements](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/iot/iot-enterprise/Hardware/System_Requirements?tabs=Windows11LTSC#optional-minimum-requirements).
-You can officially install these Windows 11 editions without meeting the usual hardware requirements, such as TPM, Secure Boot, and UEFI, while still receiving continued support in the future.
+In 2024, Microsoft released Windows 11 IoT Enterprise 24H2 (GAC) and IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 (LTSC), which have [relaxed hardware requirements](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/iot/iot-enterprise/Hardware/System_Requirements?tabs=Windows11LTSC#optional-minimum-requirements).
+You can officially install these Windows 11 editions without meeting the usual hardware requirements (such as TPM, Secure Boot, and UEFI) while still receiving continued support in the future.
#### Clean install Windows 11 IoT Enterprise (GAC 25H2 / LTSC 2024)
<details>
<summary>Click here for info</summary>
-The IoT edition ISO is available in English language only, but don't worry.
+The IoT edition ISO is only available in English, but don't worry.
-- Download any [Windows 11 25H2](windows_11_links.md) (For GAC) or [Enterprise LTSC 2024](windows_ltsc_links.md) (For LTSC) ISO in your desired language. The ISO file does not need to be the IoT version.
-- Follow [normal clean installation guide](clean_install_windows) if you are using IoT edition English language ISO.
-- Follow [PID.txt method](clean_install_windows#windows-11-on-unsupported-hardware) to install IoT edition from scratch if you are using Non-IoT ISO.
+- Download any [Windows 11 25H2](windows_11_links.md) (for GAC) or [Enterprise LTSC 2024](windows_ltsc_links.md) (for LTSC) ISO in your desired language. The ISO file does not need to be the IoT version.
+- Follow the [normal clean installation guide](clean_install_windows) if you are using the English IoT edition ISO.
+- Follow the [PID.txt method](clean_install_windows#windows-11-on-unsupported-hardware) to install the IoT edition from scratch if you are using a non-IoT ISO.
- You also need to activate this edition. Follow the [guide here](intro.md) for activation.
-Alternatively, you can install any Windows 11 25H2 (For GAC) or Enterprise LTSC 2024 (For LTSC) ISO file with [Rufus](clean_install_windows) and once the installation is done, you can use the change edition option in MAS to switch the edition to IoT Enterprise and enjoy official support on unsupported hardware.
+Alternatively, you can install any Windows 11 25H2 (for GAC) or Enterprise LTSC 2024 (for LTSC) ISO file using [Rufus](clean_install_windows). Once the installation is complete, you can use the change edition option in MAS to switch to IoT Enterprise and enjoy official support on unsupported hardware.
</details>
-#### Upgrade Windows 10 Home, Pro, etc to Windows 11 IoT Enterprise (GAC 25H2 / LTSC 2024) while keeping files and apps
+#### Upgrade Windows 10 Home, Pro, etc., to Windows 11 IoT Enterprise (GAC 25H2 / LTSC 2024) While Keeping Files and Apps
<details>
<summary>Click here for info</summary>
@@ -138,34 +137,33 @@ Alternatively, you can install any Windows 11 25H2 (For GAC) or Enterprise LTSC :::
-The IoT edition is available in English language only, but don't worry.
+The IoT edition ISO is only available in English, but don't worry.
-- Download any [Windows 11 25H2](windows_11_links.md) (For GAC) or [Enterprise LTSC 2024](windows_ltsc_links.md) (For LTSC) ISO in the **same Windows language and architecture**. The ISO file does not need to be the IoT version.
- - To check the installed Windows architecture, open PowerShell as admin and enter,
+- Download any [Windows 11 25H2](windows_11_links.md) (for GAC) or [Enterprise LTSC 2024](windows_ltsc_links.md) (for LTSC) ISO in the **same Windows language and architecture**. The ISO file does not need to be the IoT version.
+ - To check the installed Windows architecture, open PowerShell as administrator and enter:
`Get-WmiObject -Class Win32_OperatingSystem | Format-List OSArchitecture`
- x64 means 64 Bit, x86 means 32 Bit
- - To check the installed Windows Language, open PowerShell as admin and enter,
+ AMD64/x64 indicates 64-bit; x86 indicates 32-bit.
+ - To check the installed Windows language, open PowerShell as administrator and enter:
`dism /english /online /get-intl | find /i "Default system UI language"`
-- Right-click on the downloaded ISO file, Open With > Windows Explorer
+- Right-click the downloaded ISO file, **Open With** > **Windows Explorer**
- A new DVD drive will appear in Windows Explorer, which means the installation image has been mounted successfully.
-- Now open the command prompt as admin and enter,
- **For GAC**
+- Now open Command Prompt as administrator and enter:
+ **for GAC:**
`reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion" /v EditionID /d IoTEnterprise /f`
- **For LTSC**
+ **for LTSC:**
`reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion" /v EditionID /d IoTEnterpriseS /f`
-- Now quickly go into that DVD drive and run setup.exe, and continue until you reach the final confirmation screen. (Don't delay at this step, otherwise it won't show an option to keep files and apps)
-- Make sure it says "**Keep personal files and apps**" on the final screen. Then you can continue the process and wait until it is done.
+- Quickly open the newly mounted DVD drive, run `setup.exe`, and continue until you reach the final confirmation screen. (Do not delay at this step, or the option to keep files and apps may not appear)
+- Make sure it says "**Keep personal files and apps**" on the final screen. You can then continue the process and wait until it is finished.
- You also need to activate this edition. Follow the [**guide here**](intro.md) for activation.
-- That's all.
:::note
-These are generic keys, intended for use during edition changes or when running `setup.exe`. For activation, follow the [**guide here**](intro.md).
+These are generic keys intended for use during edition changes or when running `setup.exe`. For activation, follow the [**guide here**](intro.md).
-If you applied the registry command and ran the setup promptly, setup shouldn’t ask you to enter a key. However, if a key is needed, use the keys below:
+If you applied the registry command and ran the setup promptly, it shouldn’t ask you to enter a key. However, if a key is needed, use the keys below:
- `XQQYW-NFFMW-XJPBH-K8732-CKFFD` – **Windows 11 IoT Enterprise (GAC) key**
- If you try to use this key on the Windows activation page in settings to change the edition, it might not work. In that case, run the following command in an elevated Command Prompt as admin to change the edition:
+ If you try to use this key on the Windows activation page in Settings to change the edition, it might not work. In that case, run the following command in Command Prompt as administrator to change the edition:
`slmgr.vbs /ipk XQQYW-NFFMW-XJPBH-K8732-CKFFD`
- `KBN8V-HFGQ4-MGXVD-347P6-PDQGT` – **Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 key**
@@ -179,16 +177,16 @@ If you applied the registry command and ran the setup promptly, setup shouldn’ <details>
<summary>Click here for info</summary>
-- Many tools can let you install Windows 11 if the hardware is not supported and monthly updates would work fine. However yearly feature updates will fail to install if hardware requirements are not met.
-- This is why IoT (25H2/2024) editions are mentioned so that you can get official support on future feature upgrades.
+- Many tools allow you to install Windows 11 on unsupported hardware, and regular monthly updates will work fine. However, yearly feature updates will fail to install if the hardware requirements are not met.
+- This is why the IoT (25H2/2024) editions are recommended; they allow you to get official support for future feature upgrades.
- LTSC editions do not have Store apps installed by default. However, if you upgrade from GAC to LTSC, all your Store apps will be retained. In contrast, if you perform a clean installation of Windows LTSC, Store apps will not be installed. For instructions on how to install them manually, please refer to this [page](windows_ltsc_links.md#microsoft-store-app-installation-on-ltsc).
- Windows 11 25H2 / 2024 requires CPUs that support SSE4.2 and POPCNT instructions.
-- IoT Enterprise LTSC edition is [binary identical](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/iot/iot-enterprise/Overview) to Enterprise LTSC edition. The difference is in licensing. You can use it just fine on a general-purpose device.
+- The IoT Enterprise LTSC edition is [binary identical](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/iot/iot-enterprise/Overview) to Enterprise LTSC edition. The only difference is in licensing. You can use it just fine on a general-purpose device.
---
-- To learn about the advantages and disadvantages of LTSC, click [here](windows_ltsc_links.md#what-is-ltsc-and-is-it-the-right-choice-for-you)
-- You can install the [officially supported](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/iot/iot-enterprise/Hardware/System_Requirements?tabs=Windows11LTSC#optional-minimum-requirements) Windows 11 25H2 IoT editions on a system without TPM; however, some games may not allow you to play if your system lacks TPM on Windows 11. In that case, you will need to stick with Windows 10.
+- To learn about the advantages and disadvantages of LTSC, click [here](windows_ltsc_links.md#what-is-ltsc-and-is-it-the-right-choice-for-you).
+- You can install the [officially supported](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/iot/iot-enterprise/Hardware/System_Requirements?tabs=Windows11LTSC#optional-minimum-requirements) Windows 11 25H2 IoT editions on a system without a TPM. However, some games may not allow you to play if your system lacks a TPM on Windows 11. In that case, you will need to stick with Windows 10.
</details>
@@ -196,6 +194,6 @@ If you applied the registry command and ran the setup promptly, setup shouldn’ :::tip
-- If you need any help regarding this, you can [connect with us](troubleshoot.md).
+- If you need any help with this process, you can [connect with us](troubleshoot.md).
:::
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