From d011baade38060c8f32b86c9f754dd47560376f8 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: WindowsAddict Date: Sun, 26 May 2024 06:42:46 +0530 Subject: Updates notes on the LTSC download page --- docs/windows_ltsc_links.md | 83 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++--------- 1 file changed, 67 insertions(+), 16 deletions(-) (limited to 'docs/windows_ltsc_links.md') diff --git a/docs/windows_ltsc_links.md b/docs/windows_ltsc_links.md index a6ef539..5f61641 100644 --- a/docs/windows_ltsc_links.md +++ b/docs/windows_ltsc_links.md @@ -4,21 +4,69 @@ All download links lead to genuine files only. ## Notes -- Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC (Long-Term Servicing Channel) releases are designed to provide longer update support (10 years) and it lacks most of the Store (UWP) apps. -- Windows 10 GAC (General Availability Channel) (i.e. Home, Pro) will reach end of support on [October 14, 2025](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/windows-10-home-and-pro). So, if your hardware doesn't support Windows 11 then you might wanna use Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021 since its supported until [Jan 13, 2032](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/windows-10-iot-enterprise-ltsc-2021). -- Microsoft provides Evaluation ISO public [links](https://www.microsoft.com/en-in/evalcenter) for Windows LTSC releases, but as the name states, those ISO's are for evaluation purposes and can not be activated. -- Microsoft provides full version of Windows LTSC on [MVS](https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/subscriptions/) and [VLSC](https://www.microsoft.com/licensing/ServiceCenter/default.aspx) but for them, you need to pay a high subscription fee. -- For these reasons, we need to host files on 3rd party. You can check [here](genuine-installation-media.md#verify-authenticity-of-files) on how to be sure that files are genuine. -- IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021 ISO is available in English language only. However you can install Non-IoT version in your language and install IoT key `QPM6N-7J2WJ-P88HH-P3YRH-YY74H` to switch the edition or just use HWID activation in MAS which will do that for you. -- Difference between IoT and Non-IoT Windows Enterprise LTSC 2021: - - Licensing - Non-IoT version supports the KMS license but not the Digital license. IoT version supports the Digital license and after the update 19044.2788, it supports the KMS license as well. - - Sandbox - Initial release (19044.1288) of IoT LTSC didn't have sandbox but non-IoT version had. Later updates enabled it in IoT as well, so there is no difference anymore. - - Reserved storage feature - IoT doesn't have reserved storage feature and it's install takes less space in installation. (Feature is not much important for LTSC release) - - Windows Update - IoT is supported till 2032 and Non-IoT is supported till 2027. - Conclusion, IoT LTSC is better. -- You can change the editions to each other (IoT and Non-IoT Windows Enterprise LTSC) only by inserting corresponding edition key. +- Windows 10/11 Enterprise LTSC (Long-Term Servicing Channel) releases are designed to provide longer update support (10 years) and it lacks most of the Store (UWP) apps. +- Windows 10 GAC (General Availability Channel) (i.e. Home, Pro) will reach end of support on [October 14, 2025](https://learn.microsoft.com/lifecycle/products/windows-10-home-and-pro). So, if your hardware doesn't support Windows 11 then you might wanna use Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021 since its supported until [Jan 13, 2032](https://learn.microsoft.com/lifecycle/products/windows-10-iot-enterprise-ltsc-2021) or Windows 11 24H2 IoT editions (LTSC/GAC both) because they [don't require](https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/iot/iot-enterprise/Hardware/System_Requirements?tabs=Windows11LTSC#optional-minimum-requirements) TPM / Secure boot / UEFI / 4GB RAM. +- Microsoft provides Evaluation ISO public [links](https://www.microsoft.com/evalcenter) for Windows LTSC releases, but as the name states, those ISO's are for evaluation purposes and can not be activated for more than 90 days. +- Microsoft provides full version of Windows LTSC on [MVS](https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/subscriptions/), [VLSC](https://www.microsoft.com/licensing/ServiceCenter/default.aspx) and [OEM Portal](https://devicepartner.microsoft.com/) but for them, you need to pay a high subscription fee. For this reason, we need to host files on 3rd party. You can check [here](genuine-installation-media.md#verify-authenticity-of-files) on how to be sure that files are genuine. - If you need links for any other Windows/office file, please contact [here](https://discord.gg/gjJEfq7ux8). +import Tabs from '@theme/Tabs'; +import TabItem from '@theme/TabItem'; + +:::tip[Differences between IoT and Non-IoT Windows Enterprise LTSC] + + + + + +| Features | Enterprise LTSC | IoT Enterprise LTSC / IoT Enterprise Subscription LTSC | +|:---------|:--------------------------------------|:---------------------| +| **TPM / Secure boot / UEFI / 4GB RAM** | All required | [Not Required](https://learn.microsoft.com/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#windows-11-24h2-preview) | +| **Automatic Device Encryption** | Enabled | Disabled | +| **Update Support** | 5 Years | 10 Years | +| **Reserved Storage Feature** | Enabled | Disabled | +| **Digital License (HWID)** | Not supported | Supported | +| **Windows Copilot** | Enabled | Disabled in product policy
(*somehow it managed to install with 26100.712 updates) | +| **Uninstallable Edge** | Yes | No | +| **2 Simultaneous RDP Sessions** | No | Yes | + + +- IoT Enterprise LTSC ❤️ is a clear winner. +- 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. +- IoT LTSC edition ISO's are available in English language only. You can install Non-IoT LTSC in another language and later install IoT LTSC key `CGK42-GYN6Y-VD22B-BX98W-J8JXD` to change the edition. + + + + + + +| Features | Enterprise LTSC | IoT Enterprise LTSC | +|:---------|:--------------------------------------|:---------------------| +| **Update Support** | [5 Years (till 2027)](https://learn.microsoft.com/lifecycle/products/windows-10-enterprise-ltsc-2021) | [10 Years (till 2032)](https://learn.microsoft.com/lifecycle/products/windows-10-iot-enterprise-ltsc-2021) | +| **Reserved Storage Feature** | Enabled | Disabled | +| **Digital License (HWID)** | Not supported | Supported | +| **KMS License** | Supported | Support added after the update 19044.2788 | +| **Uninstallable Edge** | Yes | No | +| **$OEM$ 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. +- IoT LTSC edition ISO's are available in English language only. You can install Non-IoT LTSC in another language and later install IoT LTSC key `QPM6N-7J2WJ-P88HH-P3YRH-YY74H` to change the edition. + + + + + + +- There are ISOs available for IoT Enterprise LTSC/LTSB 2019, 2016, and 2015, but they only have the Non-IoT LTSC OEM key preinstalled. The installed key is the only difference. There is no real, different IoT edition available for these versions. + + + + +::: + ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ## Win11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 @@ -29,7 +77,7 @@ IoT release is only available in English ISO's and non-IoT version is not releas These ISO's contain below editions. Windows 11 Enterprise LTSC -Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC +Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC ❤️ Windows 11 IoT Enterprise Subscription LTSC | Language | Arch | Link | @@ -235,7 +283,8 @@ It doesn't have the actual IotEnterpriseS edition, it's just EnterpriseS with OE (Build - 14393) It doesn't have the actual IotEnterpriseS edition, it's just EnterpriseS with OEM key installed. -This ISO file is taken from the Microsoft's OEM portal. +This ISO file is taken from the Microsoft's OEM portal. +Rename the .IMG extension to .iso for the uninterrupted use. | Language | Arch | Link | |:---------|:-----|:---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| @@ -333,7 +382,9 @@ This ISO file is taken from the Microsoft's OEM portal. (Build - 10240) It doesn't have the actual IotEnterpriseS edition, it's just EnterpriseS with OEM key installed. -This ISO file is taken from the Microsoft's OEM portal. +This ISO file is taken from the Microsoft's OEM portal. +Rename the .IMG extension to .iso for the uninterrupted use. +Enter `FWN7H-PF93Q-4GGP8-M8RF3-MDWWW` key while installing Windows. | Language | Arch | Link | |:---------|:-----|:---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| -- cgit v1.2.3