s about Windows 10 IoT LTSC
s about Windows 10 IoT LTSC
I think it's likely that before the October 14, 2025 end-of-support date for Windows 10 Home/Professional (unless you've opted for extended support), very few home users thought about switching to Windows 10 Enterprise 2021 LTSC. Because of this, ads for "rare" Enterprise LTSB and LTSC versions of Windows on questionable websites might not have been very clear. If a second-hand seller is breaking Microsoft's rules, their only aim is to get your money. Whether it's Home or LTSC for sale.
The two 10 LTSC 2021 versions (non-IoT and IoT) seem stuck in a time loop from 2021. Most of the new "exciting" updates added to Windows 10 Home/Pro starting in 2022 are missing from LTSC 2021. On the other hand, I think you still have Internet Explorer in LTSC 2021 and likely Skype as well, even though it's no longer supported.
I've used different versions of LTSB and LTSC on industrial control systems at work and also on regular office desktops. These were activated through the company's servers and Volume Licensing. The main difference between non-IoT LTSC 2021 and IoT LTSC 2021 (besides the five-year gap in support) is that non-IoT requires KMS activation while IoT needs HWID activation.
I consider these inexpensive "licences" to be questionable, since they probably don't meet Microsoft's Terms and Conditions when Windows is resold by untrustworthy dealers. If you purchase directly from Microsoft or authorized partners, you often pay around $100 for Home and $200 for Professional, depending on your location.
As mentioned in an article on Zdnet, your "license" could be invalid if:
You purchased a Windows product key from an unknown online seller.
Even legitimate sites can be tricked by shady resellers offering Windows 10 or Windows 11 Pro at prices that seem too good to be true. In many cases, they're reselling "gray market" keys tied to enterprise licenses or subscriptions. Microsoft might block these, but they might go unnoticed. Do you feel lucky?
https://www.zdnet.com/article/is-your-wi...even-care/
Licenses and keys are different. I believe a key just lets you install Windows, while the License gives you permission to use it. TL;DR: If you want all the features of a modern OS for gaming, LTSC probably won't work, no matter the legal concerns.
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Alternatively, you may utilize the Tiny11 builder
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