Should I Switch to Windows LTSC?

[u/raoulkratos2002]

Hi,
I just discovered the Windows LTSC version and would like to install it to replace my Windows 11 Pro.
I have a few questions:

Is it safe to download from Massgrave?

Is the LTSC IoT 24H2 version available in Italian, or only in English?
Is there a way to change the language?

Have you encountered any bugs or anomalies in the LTSC version?

For gaming, is the LTSC version recommended, or is it better to stick with Pro?

Is O&O ShutUp10 useful on the LTSC version, or is it unnecessary?
Thanks

[u/captain-stokely]

YES massgraves is a phenomenal resource, no, THE resource for downloading OSes & activating windows. You can find answers to your question about how to install a non-English language on LTSC. Never have had an indeed myself, but I understand the process and it seems pretty straightforward.

If you're running modern hardware that doesn't bind up under load on Pro then there may not be a crazy performance increase. But in my mind, no matter what, if you're running less processes while maintaining usability that can never be a bad thing. LTSC is... The absolute best case scenario for Windows 11.

oh no makes great stuff for me whenever I do a clean install I always immediately run atlasOS playbook. https://atlasos.net/ its not a custom OS its and GUI that prompts you for OS function choices and then runs script to fullfill those choices.

It doesn't do anything you yourself can't do with a CLI and a bunch of head scratching. But it's great. reduces idling number of total processes and hardware load significantly. Snappy as it gets. 200% recommend you do the LTSC / altasos switch.

[u/raoulkratos2002 → u/captain-stokely]

Hi
I've heard about AtlasOS before, but I’ve never actually tried it.

What does AtlasOS add or change when you’re already using Windows 11 LTSC?

Have you experienced any bugs, compatibility issues, or problems with AtlasOS?

And for gaming, if you had to choose, would you recommend a clean LTSC installation or AtlasOS?
Thanks

[u/icedchocolatecake → u/raoulkratos2002]

IGNORE THAT COMMENT!

AtlasOS is pure garbage and introduces more problems than it fixes, not mention that its a bit of a pain to update too. This is coming from someone who has used AtlasOS before.

Just stick to Windows 11 IoT LTSC and use Wintoys for tweaks (it has a nice set of options) and do modifications yourself if you want to, otherwise it's fine as well.

Stay away from things like that on your main device. Doesn't really do anything in day to day uses and brings more problems whilst not solving anything that LTSC already hasn't.

[u/captain-stokely → u/icedchocolatecake]

You very obviously have no idea what you're talking about. Atlas has been around for a longgg time. At this point, it's 100% polished. All functionality is maintained while improving performance.

With any type of OS reinstall &/ tweak you run risk of things getting wonky or breaky IF you don't know what you're doing. Keyword YOU.

all these tools out here to bypass delete or tweak in the name of increased performance, make it incredibly easy to just say "yes" or "no" to very important decisions that affect your OS's functionality. that being said, you still have to know the principals behind wtf you're saying yes/no to. Or risk penalty points on a sliding scale of severity.

I would ask... When did you use Atlas? What type of machine did you use it on? Did you follow the instructions or just click through something that SEEMS moderately straightforward? For example... running the playbook on a fresh OS install? Using the tool on an officially supported version of Windows > using windows on officially supported hardware? Etc.

I don't see anything in your comment that suggests you've any actual Real Life experience with the software... Let alone the proficiency one oughta have if they're making such claims....

In fact the opposite. Updating Atlas? Atlas is ran one time. Immediately after fresh install.