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
"IoT LTSC" supported until 2032, "LTSC" until 2027
>W11 Enterprise IoT LTSC 2024
Same as W10 version except:
UI written in React Native aka JavaScript including: Start, Taskbar, Explorer
Use only if you fell for the 12th+ gen Intel meme and need the new CPU scheduler
>W11 Enterprise IoT LTSC 2027
Same as 2024 version except:
UI being rewritten in native WinUI
ETA: 2027H2
>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, 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/: >>109058729
