LTSC or regular version? Opinions?

Blackjack Davy · 2025-10-19T16:14:41+0100

So windows 11, which version? I've heard ltsc can have issues, I could install a stripped down version of regular but updates will reinstall everything or so I've heard, opinions? Gaming is a concern (but not bothered about xbox app). Cheers.

randomuser69 · 2025-10-19T16:28:31+0100

LTSC, not had any issues with it as f yet. I did reinstall the app store though.

Mujja · 2025-10-20T12:28:57+0100

I tried using LTSC back when it was called the LTSB. I had video driver issues for a Ryzen APU for a HTPC build. The installer didn't support the OS.
Back then I wasn't aware of ini file hacks, if any, to force the driver to install.

Later at a Microsoft event, driver compatibility was given as one of the key reasons to avoid the LTSB\C. However, we all know MS want you on a regular version to farm all your data.

Blackjack Davy · 2025-10-20T18:07:25+0100

Mujja said:
Later at a Microsoft event, driver compatibility was given as one of the key reasons to avoid the LTSB\C. However, we all know MS want you on a regular version to farm all your data.

Telemetry still exists on LTSC apparently they are stealing your soul whether you like it or not. One thing I did notice was the size diference of the ISO's ones under 5gb and the other nearly 8. Yikes. All that crap...