FAQ:>How do I activate Windows?HWID2 generates and registers a permanent legitimate license on MS's activation serversgithub.com/massgravel/Microsoft-Activation-ScriptsUsage: paste this into Powershell, run.irm https://get.activated.win | iex>and Office?Same link, select Ohook optionYou can also use Office.com if your needs are very minimalor try OnlyOffice/LibreOffice and set it to save in MSOffice file formats>What version should I install?>W10 Enterprise IoT LTSC 2021Binary identical to Enterprise except no MS Store or appsPreinstalled with: Edge & Win32 system apps10 years support on "IoT LTSC", 5 for "LTSC"Manual version upgradesIoT LTSC 2022: https://pastebin.com/rHcgvYS7>W11 Enterprise IoT LTSC 2024Same as W10 version except:UI written in React Native aka JavaScript including: Start, Taskbar and Explorer that lags even on i9sUse only if you fell for the 12th+ gen Intel meme and need the new CPU schedulerWait for IoT LTSC 2027 if you can>Installing apps on LTSCUse WinGet/Scoop or install MS Store in CMD with: wsreset -i>W11 Home/Pro/Education/Enterprise/Enterprise IoTPreinstalled with: Edge, Win32 system apps, MS Store, OneDrive, Weather, Movies, Music, Candy Crush, etcAuto-reinstalls apps on feature updates1.5-3 years supportForced version upgrades>ISOs:Windows IoT LTSC https://pastebin.com/ywkasnhMWindows https://pastebin.com/nUMgAr0bOffice 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-proofinghttps://pastebin.com/Zh7WSbJ2>Useful programs (new installs, essentials, utilities, adobe, etc)https://pastebin.com/hN8nnwns>I miss Windows##OpenShell/RetroBar/WinClassic/StartIsBack>LTSC Install Guideshttps://rentry.org/windowsinstallguidehttps://rentry.org/concisewin10https://rentry.org/ltschttps://rentry.org/fwtarchivePreviously on /fwt/: >>108218843
I have just purchased a brand new Windows laptop (Lenovo Legion). I would appreciate advice on setting it up properly.So far, I have simply uninstalled McAfee and run Windows updates. Is there anything else?
>>108263811wipe and install iot ltsc
>>108263973Roger RogerI don't have a blank USB stick lying around, so I'll have to go to the store. Are there any you would recommend, or will any suffice so long as it is above 8 GB?
>>108263189>loli instead of the cute catGarbage thread
is privacysexy broken now, or is it just not meant for win11? i tried using its default strict settings on a new win11 install and it fucked up the taskbar tray that includes the wifi
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>>108264017Most of the name brand USB sticks are decent enough these days.>Lexar>Patriot>Kingston>SandiskDon't buy generics. Buy one that's at least 32gb if you're spending around $10. If it's less than 32gb and $10 or more, then you are getting ripped off.
>>108265939I found this website rating flash dives.https://ssd-tester.com/usb_flash_drive_test.phpThe scores seem to be consistent with website reviews. Am I better off buying a cheap USB from a local store just for this reset, or am I better off buying a long-term investment (ex.: Kingston DataTraveler Max (USB-A) 256GB for $70)?The examples you provided were doing poorly in reviews for the most part. Typically they would say>"This product worked amazingly for a while, then the speed gradually slowed until it became unusable after a year!"
>>108266203>Am I better off buying a cheap USB from a local store just for this reset, or am I better off buying a long-term investmentOnly you can answer that. Is this your first PC? Have you never needed a USB stick before?I personally have almost 50x USB sticks from 128mb to 512gb. But I also own around 40 PCs.
>>108265100Try Winhance instead
So what's the best method of backing stuff up before clearing a partition for a new install? What backup image or cloning tool do I use?
>>108264649we shall have both
>>108267037You could always use robocopy to move everything over to another drive
>>108268285Can I use it through the OS that I want to copy or do I have to use a second OS?
>>108269276robocopy is built into Windows
>>108269288No, I know about robocopy. I'm just wondering if it can copy system files that are being used by the system itself.
>>108269411Oh if you want to do that then yes you need to use a disk cloning tool like Macrium Reflect or AOMEI Backupper.
