diff --git a/docs/windows10_eol.md b/docs/windows10_eol.md index b7f469d..4e7c24d 100644 --- a/docs/windows10_eol.md +++ b/docs/windows10_eol.md @@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ Here are several solutions for you to choose from; feel free to select the one y --- -## Windows 10 ESU updates +## Windows 10 ESU updates ❤️ 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. @@ -61,14 +61,15 @@ That's all.
Notes -- 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). +- 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 editions are [binary identical](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/iot/iot-enterprise/Overview) to Enterprise editions. 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)
--- -## Windows 11 IoT Enterprise 24H2 / IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 +## Windows 11 IoT Enterprise 24H2 +## Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 Many users choose not to use Windows 11 due to hardware limitations, such as a lack of TPM, Secure Boot, or UEFI support. While it is possible to bypass these limitations, doing so is officially unsupported and may lead to issues with future updates. @@ -120,10 +121,15 @@ That's all. - 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 (24H2/2024) editions are mentioned so that you can get official support on 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). +- 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 24H2 / 2024 requires CPUs that support SSE4.2 and POPCNT instructions. - IoT editions are [binary identical](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/iot/iot-enterprise/Overview) to Enterprise editions. 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) +- 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 24H2 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. + --- diff --git a/docs/windows_ltsc_links.md b/docs/windows_ltsc_links.md index 653d70c..1e91aa4 100644 --- a/docs/windows_ltsc_links.md +++ b/docs/windows_ltsc_links.md @@ -1,13 +1,18 @@ # Windows LTSC Download All download links lead to genuine files only. + +## Notes + - [FAQ](genuine-installation-media.md#faq) - 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. -
- What is LTSC, and is it the right choice for you? +#### What is LTSC, and is it the right choice for you? -TL;DR if you're uncertain, avoid LTSC and choose the general availability channel and its editions. +
+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). --- @@ -47,10 +52,13 @@ Microsoft releases Windows 10 and 11 through two servicing channels. 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. - It's more privacy-oriented. No, [telemetry options](https://gist.github.com/ave9858/a2153957afb053f7d0e7ffdd6c3dcb89) are the same as GAC Enterprise. +
+#### 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. @@ -81,8 +89,10 @@ https://github.com/stdin82/htfx/releases/tag/v0.0.24 import Tabs from '@theme/Tabs'; import TabItem from '@theme/TabItem'; +#### Differences between IoT and Non-IoT Windows Enterprise LTSC +
- Differences between IoT and Non-IoT Windows Enterprise LTSC +Click here for info @@ -145,15 +155,19 @@ import TabItem from '@theme/TabItem';
+#### How to upgrade from non-LTSC to LTSC edition while keeping files and apps? +
- How to upgrade from non-LTSC to LTSC edition while keeping files and apps? +Click here for info You might want to check [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 Non-English language? +Click here for info IoT LTSC edition ISOs are available in English language only. However, you can follow the below steps to clean install it. @@ -164,8 +178,10 @@ Alternatively, You can install Non-IoT LTSC in another language and later instal
+#### 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 Non-English language? +Click here for info IoT LTSC edition ISOs are available in English language only.