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/fwt/ - Friendly Windows Threa(...) 04/02/26(Thu)00:50:42 No.108506090

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/fwt/ - Friendly Windows Thread Anonymous 04/02/26(Thu)00:50:42 No.108506090

FAQ:
>How do I activate Windows?
HWID2 generates and registers a permanent legitimate license on MS's activation servers
github.com/massgravel/Microsoft-Activation-Scripts
Usage: paste this into Powershell, run.

irm https://get.activated.win | iex

>and Office?
Same link, select Ohook option
You can also use Office.com if your needs are very minimal
or try OnlyOffice/LibreOffice and set it to save in MSOffice file formats

>What version should I install?
>W10 Enterprise IoT LTSC 2021
Binary identical to Enterprise except no MS Store or apps
Preinstalled with: Edge & Win32 system apps
10 years support on "IoT LTSC", 5 for "LTSC"
Manual version upgrades

>W11 Enterprise IoT LTSC 2024
Same as W10 version except:
UI written in React Native aka JavaScript including: Start, Taskbar and Explorer that lags even on i9s
Use only if you fell for the 12th+ gen Intel meme and need the new CPU scheduler
Wait for IoT LTSC 2027 if you can

>Installing apps on LTSC
Use WinGet/Scoop or install MS Store in CMD with: wsreset -i

>W11 Home/Pro/Education/Enterprise/Enterprise IoT
Preinstalled with: Edge, Win32 system apps, MS Store, OneDrive, Weather, Movies, Music, Candy Crush, etc
Auto-reinstalls apps on feature updates
1.5-3 years support
Forced version upgrades

>ISOs:
Windows IoT LTSC https://pastebin.com/ywkasnhM
Windows https://pastebin.com/nUMgAr0b
Office 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-proofing
https://pastebin.com/Zh7WSbJ2

>Useful programs (new installs, essentials, utilities, adobe, etc)
https://pastebin.com/hN8nnwns

>I miss Windows##
OpenShell/RetroBar/WinClassic/StartIsBack

>LTSC Install Guides
https://rentry.org/windowsinstallguide
https://rentry.org/concisewin10
https://rentry.org/ltsc
https://rentry.org/fwtarchive

Previously on /fwt/: >>108451336

Anonymous
04/02/26(Thu)00:51:12 No.108506093

Anonymous 04/02/26(Thu)00:51:12 No.108506093

where sophie?

Anonymous
04/02/26(Thu)00:53:00 No.108506102

Anonymous 04/02/26(Thu)00:53:00 No.108506102

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>>108506093

Anonymous
04/02/26(Thu)01:03:43 No.108506135

Anonymous 04/02/26(Thu)01:03:43 No.108506135

>>108506102
she should look at me like im a piece of boi meat.

Anonymous
04/02/26(Thu)01:07:10 No.108506147

Anonymous 04/02/26(Thu)01:07:10 No.108506147

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Reposting on new thread
My laptop restarted out of nowhere and went immediately into the bios, any restart attempt leads back into the bios. I figure the issue is the empty boot load order, but my drive is still being recognized. Anything I can try out other than trying to install windows from scratch?

Anonymous
04/02/26(Thu)02:31:57 No.108506433

Anonymous 04/02/26(Thu)02:31:57 No.108506433

>>108506147
use a windows installer media aka usb with a windows iso and try to fix the install with DISM and SFC. iirc there's a few commands to fix the bootloader as well, there should be plenty of guides out there or maybe some anon knows the specifics.

Also I see your Boot priority doesn't have anything, does that mean it doesn't recognize the bootloader? have you tried booting into the drive from there?

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