From 9673938039f8ec4ad5aa4233685d45c72588ec8c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Lyssa Date: Thu, 5 Mar 2026 21:39:11 +0400 Subject: More grammar fixes --- docs/clean_install_windows.md | 6 +-- docs/evaluation_editions.md | 4 +- docs/faq.md | 2 +- docs/fix-wpa-registry.md | 2 +- docs/licensing-servers-issue.md | 6 +-- docs/manual_kms38_activation.md | 2 +- docs/oem-folder.md | 2 +- docs/office_c2r_links.md | 2 +- docs/office_for_mac.md | 2 +- docs/online_kms.md | 2 +- docs/tsforge.md | 18 ++++---- docs/windows-server-links.md | 4 +- docs/windows10_eol.md | 2 +- docs/windows_11_links.md | 2 +- docs/windows_ltsc_links.md | 98 ++++++++++++++++++++--------------------- 15 files changed, 77 insertions(+), 77 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/clean_install_windows.md b/docs/clean_install_windows.md index 14c2f21..3c7b3c5 100644 --- a/docs/clean_install_windows.md +++ b/docs/clean_install_windows.md @@ -40,7 +40,7 @@ import TabItem from '@theme/TabItem'; - You can copy your data from C drive and paste it into other partitions. -- Your data is usually located in the below place on the C drive, +- Your data is usually located in the place below on the C drive: - Go to this folder `C:\Users` and then select the user account that you are using. - Your data is saved in Desktop, Documents, Downloads, Music, Pictures, and Videos folders. - Save these folders in another partition to backup. @@ -49,10 +49,10 @@ import TabItem from '@theme/TabItem'; -- Your data is usually located in the below place on the C drive, +- Your data is usually located in the place below on the C drive: - Go to this folder `C:\Users` and then select the user account that you are using. - Your data is saved in Desktop, Documents, Downloads, Music, Pictures, and Videos folders. -- If you have a **small amount of data** to back up, save it on the below listed online drives or the USB drive after making it bootable with Rufus. +- If you have a **small amount of data** to back up, save it on the listed online drives below or the USB drive after making it bootable with Rufus. - If you have a **large amount of data** that you can't save on an external drive or online drive, - Create another partition using this guide https://youtu.be/_HgjasKuOBw - Save your data onto that other newly created partition. diff --git a/docs/evaluation_editions.md b/docs/evaluation_editions.md index 428859a..d9f78ed 100644 --- a/docs/evaluation_editions.md +++ b/docs/evaluation_editions.md @@ -54,7 +54,7 @@ It will upgrade your eval Windows version to the full version. -GAC means general availability channel, aka normal version. +GAC means General Availability Channel, aka normal version. - Download genuine Windows 10/11 ISO from [here](genuine-installation-media.md) in the same Windows language, and architecture. - Right-click the downloaded ISO file and select **Open with** > **Windows Explorer** @@ -113,7 +113,7 @@ The eval activation for Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021 is not working because o Some people suggest installing license files of the full version of Windows Enterprise to activate the evaluation installation. This is not a good idea for many reasons, -- If you apply this method then the below commands will show errors +- If you apply this method then the commands below will show errors `dism /online /english /Get-CurrentEdition` `dism /online /english /Get-TargetEditions` - Windows update can't update license files, Microsoft applies policy fixes through Windows updates. For example, 19044.1288 RTM release of IoT enterprise LTSC didn't support sandbox, but with later updates it started supporting it. KMS activation support was enabled with later updates as well. They update license files quite often, it's better to have updated windows and license files. diff --git a/docs/faq.md b/docs/faq.md index f60c356..0420d45 100644 --- a/docs/faq.md +++ b/docs/faq.md @@ -31,7 +31,7 @@ See the [troubleshooting guide](troubleshoot.md) for help. #### Windows 10 ESU (Extended Security Updates) - #### How to receive security updates for Windows 10 after October 2025? - You can use [TSforge option in MAS](intro.md) to activate 3 Years ESU (Oct 2025 to Oct 2028). [More info](windows10_eol.md). + You can use [TSforge option in MAS](intro.md) to activate 3 years ESU (Oct 2025 to Oct 2028). [More info](windows10_eol.md). - #### How can I check if TSforge ESU is activated? See the [TSforge Doc](tsforge.md#windows-10-esu-faq) for details. diff --git a/docs/fix-wpa-registry.md b/docs/fix-wpa-registry.md index 50d4d9f..4b28789 100644 --- a/docs/fix-wpa-registry.md +++ b/docs/fix-wpa-registry.md @@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ - Download https://github.com/asdcorp/rearm/archive/refs/heads/principalis.zip - Extract this zip file. - Copy `rearm.cmd` file to the root of the C drive, like `C:\rearm.cmd` -- Open Command Prompt as administrator and enter the below command +- Open Command Prompt as administrator and enter the command below: `Shutdown /f /r /o /t 0` - After the system restarts, select Troubleshoot > Advanced Options > Command Prompt. - Enter the following command diff --git a/docs/licensing-servers-issue.md b/docs/licensing-servers-issue.md index eeb168b..35aad9b 100644 --- a/docs/licensing-servers-issue.md +++ b/docs/licensing-servers-issue.md @@ -1,7 +1,7 @@ # Licensing Servers Issue In some cases, **HWID activation** may fail because the system couldn't connect to HWID licensing servers. The activation script will inform you about this if that is the case. -We suggest following the below guide only when the script tells you to do so. +We suggest following the guide below only when the script tells you to do so. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ @@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ We suggest following the below guide only when the script tells you to do so. - In Windows 10/11, go to settings and search for Network Reset, then apply this option. - Restart your system and try HWID Activation. -- If it's showing the same Internet error then follow the below option. +- If it's showing the same Internet error then follow the option below. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ @@ -38,7 +38,7 @@ ipconfig /flushdns ``` - Restart your system and try HWID Activation. -- If it's showing the same Internet error then follow the below option. +- If it's showing the same Internet error then follow the option below. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ diff --git a/docs/manual_kms38_activation.md b/docs/manual_kms38_activation.md index d9b13a0..f94e258 100644 --- a/docs/manual_kms38_activation.md +++ b/docs/manual_kms38_activation.md @@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ KMS38 activation is only supported on Windows 10/11 Client and Server editions. ## Manually Activate Windows To manually activate Windows, follow these steps: -- Open Windows PowerShell as administrator and enter the below commands. +- Open Windows PowerShell as administrator and enter the commands below - Install the generic key which matches your Windows edition and version: `slmgr /ipk ` *(Refer to the table below for the appropriate key.)* diff --git a/docs/oem-folder.md b/docs/oem-folder.md index 5eb8eb6..65b574d 100644 --- a/docs/oem-folder.md +++ b/docs/oem-folder.md @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ To create a pre-activated Windows installation ISO, do the following: - Follow this [guide](office_c2r_custom) and download the Office files. - Copy the downloaded `Office` folder, `setup.exe` and `Configuration.xml` files, and paste them into the $OEM$ folder, beside the `setupcomplete.cmd` file. -- Open the `setupcomplete.cmd` file with notepad and add the below lines after `fltmc >nul || exit /b` line. +- Open the `setupcomplete.cmd` file with notepad and add the lines below after `fltmc >nul || exit /b` line. ``` cd /d "%~dp0" setup.exe /configure Configuration.xml diff --git a/docs/office_c2r_links.md b/docs/office_c2r_links.md index c37cbec..570ed04 100644 --- a/docs/office_c2r_links.md +++ b/docs/office_c2r_links.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ # Office C2R Installers -All of the below listed links are original from Microsoft with Retail license and Current update channel. +All of the listed links below are original from Microsoft with Retail license and Current update channel. #### General Notes diff --git a/docs/office_for_mac.md b/docs/office_for_mac.md index e342e3f..2f4646d 100644 --- a/docs/office_for_mac.md +++ b/docs/office_for_mac.md @@ -190,7 +190,7 @@ https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/officeupdates/update-history-office-for-mac --- -The below activator (serializer) pkg files are extracted from the official iso files. These serializer files are only available to [paid subscribers](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365-apps/mac/volume-license-serializer), however anyone can activate Office using it. +The activator (serializer) pkg files below are extracted from the official iso files. These serializer files are only available to [paid subscribers](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365-apps/mac/volume-license-serializer), however anyone can activate Office using it. | Serializer | Activator | Applicable On | |:------------------|:---|:---| diff --git a/docs/online_kms.md b/docs/online_kms.md index b59eec8..51c11cd 100644 --- a/docs/online_kms.md +++ b/docs/online_kms.md @@ -420,7 +420,7 @@ Feel free to contact us in case you have a contradictory point of view. - Office Click-to-Run builds (since February 2021) that are activated with KMS check the existence of the KMS server name in the registry. - If KMS server is not present, a banner is shown in Office programs notifying that "Office isn't licensed properly", see [here](./assets/office-license-is-not-genuine.png). -- Therefore in manual mode, `KeyManagementServiceName` value containing a non-existent IP address 10.0.0.10 will be kept in the below registry keys: +- Therefore in manual mode, `KeyManagementServiceName` value containing a non-existent IP address 10.0.0.10 will be kept in the registry keys below: ``` HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\SoftwareProtectionPlatform HKLM\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\SoftwareProtectionPlatform diff --git a/docs/tsforge.md b/docs/tsforge.md index 2351598..9edbee9 100644 --- a/docs/tsforge.md +++ b/docs/tsforge.md @@ -283,16 +283,16 @@ Windows 10 LTSC 2021 (21H2) and Windows 10 22H2 share the same base build, 19041 | Windows Version | Supported Editions List | ESU Period | Minimum Required Updates | |------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| -| Windows Server 2008 | ServerDatacenter, ServerStandard, ServerEnterprise
and their V/Core/VCore variants | [6 Years](https://web.archive.org/web/20170331081347/https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/hybridcloud/2017/03/01/now-available-windows-server-premium-assurance-and-sql-server-premium-assurance/) with Premium Assurance License
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**Reboot**
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and their E/N variants | [3 Years](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/windows-7)
Jan 2020 to Jan 2023

ESU for years 4-6 are not officially supported.
However, you can manually install Server 2008 R2 updates for x64 systems until Jan 2026, and Embedded Standard 7 updates for x86 systems until Oct 2024.

You can install the following updates using these links on the second Tuesday of each month to keep Windows 7 fully updated.

**x64** (until Jan 2026)
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[Monthly Rollup](https://catalog.update.microsoft.com/Search.aspx?q=Monthly+Server-2008-R2)
[Rollup for .NET 3.5.1](https://catalog.update.microsoft.com/Search.aspx?q=Rollup+3.5.1+-4.6.2+-4.6+x64+Server-2008-R2)
[Rollup for .NET 4.8](https://catalog.update.microsoft.com/Search.aspx?q=Rollup+4.8+-3.5.1+Server-2008-R2)

**x86** (until Oct 2024)
[SSU](https://catalog.update.microsoft.com/Search.aspx?q=Servicing-Stack+-x64+Embedded-7)
[Monthly Rollup](https://catalog.update.microsoft.com/Search.aspx?q=Monthly+-x64+Embedded-7)
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+
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Oct 2021 to Oct 2024 | Same as Windows 7 minus KB5016892 | +| Windows Server 2008 | ServerDatacenter, ServerStandard, ServerEnterprise
and their V/Core/VCore variants | [6 years](https://web.archive.org/web/20170331081347/https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/hybridcloud/2017/03/01/now-available-windows-server-premium-assurance-and-sql-server-premium-assurance/) with Premium Assurance License
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+
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**Reboot**
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and their E/N variants | [3 years](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/windows-7)
Jan 2020 to Jan 2023

ESU for years 4-6 are not officially supported.
However, you can manually install Server 2008 R2 updates for x64 systems until Jan 2026, and Embedded Standard 7 updates for x86 systems until Oct 2024.

You can install the following updates using these links on the second Tuesday of each month to keep Windows 7 fully updated.

**x64** (until Jan 2026)
[SSU](https://catalog.update.microsoft.com/Search.aspx?q=Servicing-Stack+Server-2008-R2)
[Monthly Rollup](https://catalog.update.microsoft.com/Search.aspx?q=Monthly+Server-2008-R2)
[Rollup for .NET 3.5.1](https://catalog.update.microsoft.com/Search.aspx?q=Rollup+3.5.1+-4.6.2+-4.6+x64+Server-2008-R2)
[Rollup for .NET 4.8](https://catalog.update.microsoft.com/Search.aspx?q=Rollup+4.8+-3.5.1+Server-2008-R2)

**x86** (until Oct 2024)
[SSU](https://catalog.update.microsoft.com/Search.aspx?q=Servicing-Stack+-x64+Embedded-7)
[Monthly Rollup](https://catalog.update.microsoft.com/Search.aspx?q=Monthly+-x64+Embedded-7)
[Rollup for .NET 3.5.1](https://catalog.update.microsoft.com/Search.aspx?q=Rollup+3.5.1+-4.6.2+-4.6+-x64+Embedded-7)
[Rollup for .NET 4.8](https://catalog.update.microsoft.com/Search.aspx?q=Rollup+4.8+-3.5.1+-x64+Embedded-7) | Windows 7 SP1
+
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Oct 2021 to Oct 2024 | Same as Windows 7 minus KB5016892 | | Windows 7 Embedded Standard | Embedded | [3 years](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/windows-embedded-standard-7)
Oct 2020 to Oct 2023 | Same as Windows 7 minus KB5016892 | -| Windows Server 2008 R2 | ServerDatacenter, ServerStandard, ServerEnterprise
and their V/Core/VCore variants | [6 Years](https://web.archive.org/web/20170331081347/https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/hybridcloud/2017/03/01/now-available-windows-server-premium-assurance-and-sql-server-premium-assurance/) with Premium Assurance License
Jan 2020 to Jan 2026 | Same as Windows 7 | -| Windows Server 2012 | ServerDatacenter, ServerStandard and their Core variants | [3 Years](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/windows-server-2012)
Oct 2023 to Oct 2026 | KB5017221 [x64](https://catalog.s.download.windowsupdate.com/c/msdownload/update/software/secu/2022/08/windows8-rt-kb5017221-x64_d01e9b9b910f5f1e374bc1b89a8d00c1a97e215f.msu)
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and their V/Core/VCore variants | [6 years](https://web.archive.org/web/20170331081347/https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/hybridcloud/2017/03/01/now-available-windows-server-premium-assurance-and-sql-server-premium-assurance/) with Premium Assurance License
Jan 2020 to Jan 2026 | Same as Windows 7 | +| Windows Server 2012 | ServerDatacenter, ServerStandard and their Core variants | [3 years](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/windows-server-2012)
Oct 2023 to Oct 2026 | KB5017221 [x64](https://catalog.s.download.windowsupdate.com/c/msdownload/update/software/secu/2022/08/windows8-rt-kb5017221-x64_d01e9b9b910f5f1e374bc1b89a8d00c1a97e215f.msu)
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but you can manually install Server 2012 R2 (for x64) updates until Jan 2024,
and Embedded 8.1 (for x86) updates until July 2023 | Build 9600.17415
+
KB3021910 [x64](https://catalog.s.download.windowsupdate.com/c/msdownload/update/software/updt/2015/04/windows8.1-kb3021910-x64_e291c0c339586e79c36ebfc0211678df91656c3d.msu)-[x86](https://catalog.s.download.windowsupdate.com/c/msdownload/update/software/updt/2015/04/windows8.1-kb3021910-x86_7e70173bec00c3d4fe3b0b8cba17b095b4ed2d20.msu)
KB3172614 [x64](https://catalog.s.download.windowsupdate.com/c/msdownload/update/software/updt/2016/07/windows8.1-kb3172614-x64_e41365e643b98ab745c21dba17d1d3b6bb73cfcc.msu)-[x86](https://catalog.s.download.windowsupdate.com/c/msdownload/update/software/updt/2016/07/windows8.1-kb3172614-x86_d11c233c8598b734de72665e0d0a3f2ef007b91f.msu)
KB5017220 [x64](https://catalog.s.download.windowsupdate.com/c/msdownload/update/software/secu/2022/08/windows8.1-kb5017220-x64_d771111b22ec71560b207a6735d5ecebd47c4f38.msu)-[x86](https://catalog.s.download.windowsupdate.com/d/msdownload/update/software/secu/2022/08/windows8.1-kb5017220-x86_3134a18dac1b1fe4f656c9e25d0e4aaa75619d16.msu) | -| Windows Server 2012 R2 | ServerDatacenter, ServerStandard and their Core variants | [3 Years](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/windows-server-2012-r2)
Oct 2023 to Oct 2026 | Same as Windows 8.1 | +| Windows Server 2012 R2 | ServerDatacenter, ServerStandard and their Core variants | [3 years](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/windows-server-2012-r2)
Oct 2023 to Oct 2026 | Same as Windows 8.1 | | Windows Server 2016 | ServerDatacenter, ServerStandard and their Core variants | TBA, but licenses for up to 6 years are available ([Jan 2027](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/windows-server-2016) to Jan 2030 or Jan 2033) | KB5070247 [x64](https://catalog.s.download.windowsupdate.com/c/msdownload/update/software/secu/2025/10/windows10.0-kb5070247-x64_3333d33e54ab21d7278f7cf6215bce448187dbc2.msu)
KB5068864 [x64](https://catalog.s.download.windowsupdate.com/c/msdownload/update/software/secu/2025/11/windows10.0-kb5068864-x64_8107e0baacab0ca8a7df12b299bc3dccb0765fa4.msu)| -| Windows 10 | Core, CoreCountrySpecific, CoreSingleLanguage,
Education, Enterprise, IoTEnterprise,
Professional, ProfessionalEducation,
ProfessionalWorkstation, ServerRdsh, PPIPro and their N variants | [3 Years](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/whats-new/extended-security-updates)
Oct 2025 to Oct 2028 | Windows 10 22H2

ESU license added in 19045.4957

ESU license last updated in 19045.6388

Just run Windows Update. | +| Windows 10 | Core, CoreCountrySpecific, CoreSingleLanguage,
Education, Enterprise, IoTEnterprise,
Professional, ProfessionalEducation,
ProfessionalWorkstation, ServerRdsh, PPIPro and their N variants | [3 years](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/whats-new/extended-security-updates)
Oct 2025 to Oct 2028 | Windows 10 22H2

ESU license added in 19045.4957

ESU license last updated in 19045.6388

Just run Windows Update. | ------------------------------------------------------------------------ @@ -302,7 +302,7 @@ Windows 10 LTSC 2021 (21H2) and Windows 10 22H2 share the same base build, 19041 - Script will auto-select the available CSVLK with most KMS Counted IDs. - Along with activation it will also charge the host with 25 clients which is a minimum required threshold for a working KMS host. - With Windows KMS host, you can activate the KMS client in your network. -- This option is for the advanced users, you can see the below guides to understand more about it. +- This option is for the advanced users, you can see the guides below to understand more about it. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/get-started/kms-create-host @@ -319,7 +319,7 @@ https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/get-started/kms-create-host - To activate an Office KMS host, you will need to download and run the installer for the appropriate license pack. - Along with activation it will also charge the host with 25 clients for a working KMS host. - With Office KMS host, you can activate the Office KMS client in your network. -- This option is for the advanced users, you can see the below guides to understand more about it. +- This option is for the advanced users, you can see the guides below to understand more about it. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/office/volume-license-activation/plan-volume-activation-of-office#key-management-service-kms-activation-of-office diff --git a/docs/windows-server-links.md b/docs/windows-server-links.md index 8e672ef..be4018d 100644 --- a/docs/windows-server-links.md +++ b/docs/windows-server-links.md @@ -43,7 +43,7 @@ Build - 26100.32370 (Feb 2026) Windows Server 2025 Build - 26100.1742 -The below ISO links are taken from the Official OEM portal. +The ISO links below are taken from the Official OEM portal. **Note: You need to rename extension to .iso after file is downloaded**. | Language | Arch | Link | @@ -67,7 +67,7 @@ The below ISO links are taken from the Official OEM portal. | Chinese-Simplified | x64 | [X23-81954_26100.1742.240906-0331.ge_release_svc_refresh_SERVER_OEMRET_x64FRE_zh-cn.iso](https://oemsoc.download.prss.microsoft.com/dbazure/X23-81954_26100.1742.240906-0331.ge_release_svc_refresh_SERVER_OEMRET_x64FRE_zh-cn.iso_c0a03233-3c87-4c90-9fac-9cbf668255c1?t=fdfcc05d-ef3b-45a4-8f87-cd492f6d10de&P1=102817441905&P2=601&P3=2&P4=phtRoTOxQBx%2bH5nhSijWBQw9deo3wwkODOj9HbwaH1%2fC%2bYTg5C7FrUUduOXIC9TzweFPlCY0YlpXM1ZD%2fj3dYrYwBbRnCeeDOvzHTjIMoZvtjfKHH%2bfI3IdPFJBa6gv5sL69QQFUUmaWqRHCTT81p6IYcNwuwOUrNW9u3BVttXiQNIAX9XrrYbWAHHmfkLW3wR2YdstEsFxF8sIQ4w1V6Znm3B7NO7Rv%2fjk3nyhQ9zzMjZFjdIlkZg4NbAhYE12EZr9pHHR0AHQeW2%2fN%2fVhGjoaYWYjHMTtfNV48EJbeQoQKrrfdLTQ%2fHk6%2bGUxO5D8xCPfkr0vpr7oBo2uICepJ3w%3d%3d) | | Chinese-Traditional | x64 | [X23-81955_26100.1742.240906-0331.ge_release_svc_refresh_SERVER_OEMRET_x64FRE_zh-tw.iso](https://oemsoc.download.prss.microsoft.com/dbazure/X23-81955_26100.1742.240906-0331.ge_release_svc_refresh_SERVER_OEMRET_x64FRE_zh-tw.iso_731ec99c-0ae2-483c-afed-710e3a0750b3?t=c3b71371-8723-4813-a386-bc318bceeb76&P1=102817441907&P2=601&P3=2&P4=KuAEtUuMYLfQx87GAmqpib39D%2btSY5MZeQGwPC05VTmqP%2fsfU7dXKrzBMpuHixmU91%2f1lO%2flfwhkPa9xnm24%2fDP4GyTrKqe3XP44IvPDS%2b4zfL%2fy%2fJhFxnlY8xnXOp%2f8aCQxgJcREil%2f8AlGPnX0%2fe3H12UIqMg84a97IESvHBBarYIvtHl3itix8vlEqC%2fq60EVzQh2jSgr9zBejd2homnuYbgMpgv1LZkN7NDG6zL1%2f8hvnENJ%2bkpK9OZmXNC7e49yJigT%2ffBnnPtTqlDv7qzVEAplS1vc522GMjqJdf4%2bueXjcsZohDHHzparCp5Nxy4kTStUDRL3LqPT5LEcKw%3d%3d) | -Above OEM files have same checksums as the below MVS files. Only name is changed. +Above OEM files have same checksums as the MVS files below. Only name is changed. ``` cs-cz_windows_server_2025_x64_dvd_4f54e1b0.iso de-de_windows_server_2025_x64_dvd_5282a882.iso diff --git a/docs/windows10_eol.md b/docs/windows10_eol.md index 91c556b..7fcb203 100644 --- a/docs/windows10_eol.md +++ b/docs/windows10_eol.md @@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ Here are several solutions; feel free to select the one that best suits your nee Microsoft announced [Extended Security Updates (ESU)](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/whats-new/extended-security-updates) where users can buy the ESU subscription to receive Windows updates. These updates will begin to roll out in November 2025. -#### Commercial ESU Program (3 Years) ❤️ +#### Commercial ESU Program (3 years) ❤️ - You can use the [TSforge option in MAS](intro.md) to activate the [3-Year ESU](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/whats-new/extended-security-updates) (Oct 2025 to Oct 2028). - If you have any questions, please see the FAQ [here](tsforge.md#windows-esu). diff --git a/docs/windows_11_links.md b/docs/windows_11_links.md index b50da4f..72d543b 100644 --- a/docs/windows_11_links.md +++ b/docs/windows_11_links.md @@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ All download links lead to genuine files only. - [How can I verify that these files are genuine?](genuine-installation-media.md#verify-authenticity-of-files) - The Consumer ISO includes all editions, such as Home, Pro, and Education, but excludes the Enterprise edition. In contrast, the Business ISO includes all editions except for the Home versions. - [How to bypass Windows 11 Internet and Microsoft Account requirements?](clean_install_windows#bypass-windows-11-internet-and-microsoft-account-requirements) -- [How to clean install Windows 11 IoT Enterprise 25H2 in Non-English language? +- [How to clean install Windows 11 IoT Enterprise 25H2 in a non-English Language? How to install Windows 11 on unsupported hardware?](clean_install_windows#windows-11-on-unsupported-hardware) - Microsoft provides monthly updated ISOs for consumer and business versions on the third Tuesday of each month. However, you can [manually update Windows ISO file](update-windows-iso) if needed. diff --git a/docs/windows_ltsc_links.md b/docs/windows_ltsc_links.md index d9d0574..7bc6fa9 100644 --- a/docs/windows_ltsc_links.md +++ b/docs/windows_ltsc_links.md @@ -10,87 +10,87 @@ All download links lead to genuine files only. - [**FAQ**](genuine-installation-media.md#faq) - [How can I verify that these files are genuine?](genuine-installation-media.md#verify-authenticity-of-files) -- Microsoft provides Evaluation ISO public [links](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter) for Windows LTSC releases, but as the name states, those ISOs are for evaluation purposes and can not be activated for more than 90 days. Below listed ISOs are full version that can be activated. -- Microsoft does not provide monthly updated ISOs for LTSC editions. However, you can [manually update Windows ISO file](update-windows-iso) if needed. +- Microsoft provides public [Evaluation ISO links](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter) for Windows LTSC releases, but as the name states, those ISOs are for evaluation purposes and cannot be activated for more than 90 days. The ISOs listed below are full versions that can be activated. +- Microsoft does not provide monthly updated ISOs for LTSC editions. However, you can [manually update the Windows ISO file](update-windows-iso) if needed. #### What is LTSC, and is it the right choice for you?
Click here for info -TL;DR if you're uncertain, avoid LTSC and choose the general availability channel and its editions (Home, Pro, Enterprise, etc). +**TL;DR:** If you're uncertain, avoid LTSC and choose the General Availability Channel and its standard editions (Home, Pro, Enterprise, etc.). --- -Microsoft releases Windows 10 and 11 through two servicing channels. +Microsoft releases Windows 10 and 11 through two servicing channels: 1) **GAC** (General Availability Channel) - It is intended for both general and enterprise customers. - Edition examples include options such as Home, Pro, and Enterprise. - - Maximum support on the same build is usually [2 years](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/windows-11-home-and-pro) for consumers and [3 years](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/windows-11-enterprise-and-education) for the enterprise. After that, you need to install feature updates. - - This is the main servicing channel and other software and games usually follow this channel's life cycle to provide support. + - Maximum support on the same build is usually [2 years](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/windows-11-home-and-pro) for consumers and [3 years](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/windows-11-enterprise-and-education) for enterprises. After that, you need to install feature updates. + - This is the main servicing channel, and other software and games usually follow this channel's lifecycle to provide support. 2) **LTSC** (Long-Term Servicing Channel) - It is designed for devices where functionality and features must remain constant over time, such as medical systems, industrial controllers, and air traffic control devices. - - Examples of editions include: Enterprise LTSC and IoT Enterprise LTSC. - - Maximum support on the same build is usually [5 years](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/windows-11-enterprise-ltsc-2024) for LTSC and [10 years](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/windows-11-iot-enterprise-ltsc-2024) for the IoT LTSC. - - This is not the main servicing channel and other software and games usually don't follow this channel's life cycle. For example, browsers and games might not provide support for 10 years on same build. + - Examples of editions include Enterprise LTSC and IoT Enterprise LTSC. + - Maximum support on the same build is usually [5 years](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/windows-11-enterprise-ltsc-2024) for LTSC and [10 years](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/windows-11-iot-enterprise-ltsc-2024) for IoT LTSC. + - This is not the main servicing channel, and other software and games usually don't follow this channel's lifecycle. For example, browsers and games might not provide support for 10 years on the same build. - It lacks most of the Store (UWP) apps. --- **Reasons to use LTSC:** -- You don't like annual Windows feature upgrades. -- You don't like preinstalled Store (UWP) apps as well. +- You dislike annual Windows feature upgrades. +- You prefer not to have preinstalled Store (UWP) apps. - You want longer update support for Windows 10. **Reasons to avoid using LTSC:** -- As stated above, many games and software might not support LTSC once that same build has reached the end of life in GAC. -- Games might not work out of the box and you will manually need to install store and Xbox apps. -- New hardware might not be fully supported by a 2-3 year-old LTSC build (A new version of LTSC is released every 3 years). -- You might miss new features added in GAC that aren't available in LTSC. +- Games and software might drop support for LTSC once that same build has reached its end of life in the GAC channel. +- Some games may require the Microsoft Store and Xbox apps, which you'll need to install manually. +- New hardware might not be fully supported by a 2-3 year-old LTSC build (a new version of LTSC is released every 3 years). +- You might miss new features added to GAC that aren't available in LTSC. --- -**Common misconceptions** +**Common misconceptions:** - LTSC is fast. - It's not fast, although there might be a bit more RAM available because of no store apps running in the background, and you can achieve the same result in GAC channel editions by [turning off](https://www.elevenforum.com/t/enable-or-disable-background-apps-in-windows-11.923/) background apps and startup apps. + LTSC is not much faster. There might be slightly less RAM usage because there are no Store apps running in the background, but you can achieve the same result in GAC editions by [turning off](https://www.elevenforum.com/t/enable-or-disable-background-apps-in-windows-11.923/) background apps and startup apps. -- It's more privacy-oriented. - No, [telemetry options](https://gist.github.com/ave9858/a2153957afb053f7d0e7ffdd6c3dcb89) are the same as GAC Enterprise. +- **It's more privacy-oriented.** + No, the [telemetry options](https://gist.github.com/ave9858/a2153957afb053f7d0e7ffdd6c3dcb89) are the exact same as in GAC Enterprise. -- IoT LTSC 2021 is the only way to receive security updates for Windows 10 after October 2025. - No, You can [activate ESU](windows10_eol.md) in Windows 10 as well. +- **IoT LTSC 2021 is the only way to receive security updates for Windows 10 after October 2025.** + No, you can [activate ESU](windows10_eol.md) on Windows 10 as well.
-#### Microsoft store app installation on LTSC +#### Microsoft Store App Installation on LTSC
Click here for info -Applicable on Windows 11 LTSC 2024 and Windows 10 LTSC 2021. +Applicable to Windows 11 LTSC 2024 and Windows 10 LTSC 2021. **Microsoft Store** -LTSC editions do not come with store apps pre-installed. To install them, follow the steps below. +LTSC editions do not come with Store apps preinstalled. To install them, follow the steps below: -- Make sure the Internet is connected. +- Make sure you are connected to the internet. - Open PowerShell as administrator and enter: `wsreset -i` -- Wait for a notification to appear that the store app is installed, it may take a few minutes. +- Wait for a notification to appear indicating that the Store app has been installed; this may take a few minutes. -On Windows 10 2021 LTSC, you might encounter an error indicating that cliprenew.exe cannot be found. This error can be safely ignored. +On Windows 10 LTSC 2021, you might encounter an error indicating that `cliprenew.exe` cannot be found. This error can be safely ignored. **App Installer** -This app is very useful; it includes WinGet, enabling easy installation of .appx packages. After installing the Store app, install the App installer from this URL. +This app is very useful; it includes WinGet, enabling the easy installation of `.appx` packages. After installing the Store app, download and install the App Installer from this URL: https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9nblggh4nns1 **It didn't work. What should I do next?** -You can install them using the package provided by abbodi1406. +You can install them using the package provided by abbodi1406: https://github.com/stdin82/htfx/releases/tag/v0.0.24
@@ -110,17 +110,17 @@ import TabItem from '@theme/TabItem'; | Features | Enterprise LTSC | IoT Enterprise LTSC / IoT Enterprise Subscription LTSC | |:---------------------------------------|:----------------|:------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| -| **TPM / Secure Boot / UEFI / 4GB RAM** | All Required | [Not Required](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/iot/iot-enterprise/Hardware/System_Requirements?tabs=Windows11LTSC#optional-minimum-requirements) 🎉
Also not required by [IoT Enterprise 24H2 (Non-LTSC)](windows_11_links.md) | -| **Update Support** | [5 Years (till 2029)](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/windows-11-enterprise-ltsc-2024) | [10 Years (till 2034)](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/windows-11-iot-enterprise-ltsc-2024) | +| **TPM / Secure Boot / UEFI / 4 GB RAM**| All required | [Not required](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/iot/iot-enterprise/Hardware/System_Requirements?tabs=Windows11LTSC#optional-minimum-requirements) 🎉
Also not required by [IoT Enterprise 24H2 (Non-LTSC)](windows_11_links.md) | +| **Update Support** | [5 years (until 2029)](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/windows-11-enterprise-ltsc-2024) | [10 years (until 2034)](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/windows-11-iot-enterprise-ltsc-2024) | | **Digital License (HWID)** | Not supported | Supported | | **Automatic Device Encryption** | Enabled | Disabled | | **Reserved Storage Feature** | Enabled | Disabled | | **2 Simultaneous RDP Sessions** | No | Yes | -- IoT Enterprise LTSC is a winner. +- IoT Enterprise LTSC is the better option. - The only difference between IoT Enterprise LTSC and IoT Enterprise Subscription LTSC is that the subscription edition supports a subscription license. -- You can change the editions to each other (IoT and Non-IoT Windows Enterprise LTSC) only by inserting the corresponding edition key on the activation page in the Windows settings. +- You can switch between these editions (IoT and Non-IoT Windows Enterprise LTSC) simply by entering the corresponding edition key on the Activation page in Windows Settings. | | | | |--------------------------|----------------|-------------------------------| @@ -134,15 +134,15 @@ import TabItem from '@theme/TabItem'; | Features | Enterprise LTSC | IoT Enterprise LTSC | |:-----------------------------|:------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|:-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| -| **Update Support** | [5 Years (till 2027)](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/windows-10-enterprise-ltsc-2021) | [10 Years (till 2032)](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/windows-10-iot-enterprise-ltsc-2021) | +| **Update Support** | [5 years (until 2027)](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/windows-10-enterprise-ltsc-2021) | [10 years (until 2032)](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/windows-10-iot-enterprise-ltsc-2021) | | **Digital License (HWID)** | Not supported | Supported | | **Reserved Storage Feature** | Enabled | Disabled | -| **KMS License** | Supported | Support added after the update 19044.2788 | +| **KMS License** | Supported | Support added after update 19044.2788 | | **$OEM$ Folder Support** | Yes | No [(More Info)](oem-folder.md) | -- IoT Enterprise LTSC is a winner. -- You can change the editions to each other (IoT and Non-IoT Windows Enterprise LTSC) only by inserting the corresponding edition key on the activation page in the Windows settings. +- IoT Enterprise LTSC is the better option. +- You can switch between these editions (IoT and Non-IoT Windows Enterprise LTSC) simply by entering the corresponding edition key on the Activation page in Windows Settings. | | | | |--------------------------|----------------|-------------------------------| @@ -155,50 +155,50 @@ import TabItem from '@theme/TabItem'; -- There are ISOs available for IoT Enterprise LTSC/LTSB 2019, 2016, and 2015, but they only have the Non-IoT LTSC OEM key (generic, not-activated) preinstalled. The installed key is the only difference. There is no real, different IoT edition available for these versions. +- There are ISOs available for IoT Enterprise LTSC/LTSB 2019, 2016, and 2015, but they only have the Non-IoT LTSC OEM key (generic, not activated) preinstalled. The installed key is the only difference; there is no distinct IoT edition available for these older versions. -#### How to upgrade from non-LTSC to LTSC edition while keeping files and apps? +#### How to upgrade from a non-LTSC to an LTSC edition while keeping files and apps?
Click here for info -You might want to check [Windows 10 EOL guide](windows10_eol.md). +You might want to check the [Windows 10 EOL guide](windows10_eol.md).
-#### How to clean install Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 in Non-English language? +#### How to clean install Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 in a non-English language?
Click here for info -IoT LTSC edition ISOs are only available in English. However, you can follow the below steps to clean install it. +IoT LTSC edition ISOs are only available in English. However, you can follow the steps below to perform a clean installation: -- Download the non-IoT LTSC 2024 ISO in the desired language from the section below. -- Follow [PID.txt method](clean_install_windows#windows-11-on-unsupported-hardware) to install IoT version from scratch. +- Download the non-IoT LTSC 2024 ISO in your desired language from the section below. +- Follow the [PID.txt method](clean_install_windows#windows-11-on-unsupported-hardware) to install the IoT version from scratch. -Alternatively, You can install Non-IoT LTSC in another language and later install IoT LTSC 2024 key `KBN8V-HFGQ4-MGXVD-347P6-PDQGT` in activation page in Windows settings to change the edition. +Alternatively, you can install the non-IoT LTSC edition in another language and later enter the IoT LTSC 2024 key `KBN8V-HFGQ4-MGXVD-347P6-PDQGT` on the Activation page in Windows Settings to change the edition.
-#### How to clean install Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021 in Non-English language? +#### How to clean install Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021 in a non-English Language?
Click here for info IoT LTSC edition ISOs are only available in English. -When installing Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 from scratch, one advantage is its relaxed hardware requirements. However, there isn't much benefit to doing the same with the 2021 IoT version, since you can easily change the Windows edition later. Additionally, the PID.txt method for installing the virtual edition from scratch is only applicable to Windows 11 24H2 and later versions. While there are other methods to install from scratch, they are more complex, and the results do not justify the effort. +When installing Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 from scratch, one advantage is its relaxed hardware requirements. However, there isn't much benefit to doing the same with the 2021 IoT version, since you can easily change the Windows edition later. Additionally, the PID.txt method for installing the virtual edition from scratch is only applicable to Windows 11 24H2 and later. While there are other methods to install from scratch, they are more complex, and the results do not justify the effort. Our recommendation is as follows: -- Download the non-IoT LTSC 2021 ISO in the desired language from the section below. +- Download the non-IoT LTSC 2021 ISO in your desired language from the section below. - Install Windows using this [clean installation guide](clean_install_windows). -- After installing Windows, to change the edition, enter the IoT LTSC 2021 key `QPM6N-7J2WJ-P88HH-P3YRH-YY74H` on the activation page in the Windows settings. +- After installing Windows, enter the IoT LTSC 2021 key `QPM6N-7J2WJ-P88HH-P3YRH-YY74H` on the Activation page in Windows Settings to change the edition.
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