imo, the best thing to do is to install say windows 11, strip it down, add drivers, then make a backup disk with the image. everything will be the way it was or should be. like I had to make one with my wifi driver.
I strip it down BEFORE installing it. Yields much better results, and an overall smaller footprint.
It is a bit surprising that such a clean edition is primarily intended for businesses, while the home versions often come bundled with additional features that not everyone may need. Having access to a version of Windows 10 that is free from unnecessary bloatware can indeed be a refreshing change for users who prefer a more streamlined and efficient system.
The LTSC builds without the crapware preinstalled is what the "PRO" version is supposed to be. Home edition can have all the bloatware. But Pro should come without.
In my opinion, they just need to narrow things down to 3 simple SKUs:
Home Edition:
Ship this out on all pre-built machines for average at-home users, with nags to upgrade to Pro, and keep all the bloat here. Many users actually use the crappy apps like TikTok, Messenger, Office 360 for work, and the like. Keep feature and security updates for 5-7 years.
Pro Edition / Workstation Edition:
Strip all the bloat here, keep feature and security updates for 5-7 years, and add the usual additional features that Pro and Workstation offer for the normal tech enthusiasts, hobby PC builders, and gamers. THIS should be the norm for gaming.
LTSC Edition / Enterprise Edition / Server Edition:
This is absolutely for datacenters, IT professionals, and corporate environments, where security and OS stability is prioritized over feature updates. You get the usual added features of these editions, no bloatware again, and prioritized computing. Keep security updates coming for at least 10-12 years.
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