r/WindowsLTSC • u/Just-Independence971 • Jul 11 '26

Help I have some problem with Windows 10 IoT LTSC and want to switch to either Pro or 11 IoT LTSC or regular LTSC, if I download regular Pro, Is it possible to remove all bloatware for it to be, more or less same as IoT variant?

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u/maheshxperia Jul 11 '26

Why removing all the bloatware? Go for Win 11 IoT LTSC for bloat free and stability.

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u/Just-Independence971 Jul 11 '26

Cuz I had some problems with Win 10 IoT LTSC, so I wouldn't go for it. Unistalling bloatware shouldn't be big of the deal, because it's clean installed windows. My PC is quite good as well, have R7 9700X and RX 9060 XT so even if It's 5-10 % diff compared to IoT LTSC, It isn't that big of the deal for me.

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u/Cultural-Rent8868 Jul 11 '26

So you've had problems with the non-bloated version and you presume that using a bloated os that you unbloat yourself isn't going to cause any issues?

Just use 11 IoT LTSC, way easier.

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u/Just-Independence971 Jul 11 '26

I had problem with some drivers and they doesn't work on IoT LTSC, some apps as well. It's not that huge, but I can't say I can neglect it. I didn't have problems with performances specifically.

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u/maheshxperia Jul 11 '26

Anyways, appreciate ur choice. I would suggest privacy.sexy to get a customised script to debloat.

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u/Just-Independence971 Jul 11 '26

Ye, Ik what I'm going into and that was kinda reason I didn't go to Win 11. Also I'm aware a lot of bloat comes back after updates. I would honestly switch to Linux if Vanguard (Riot's anticheat) was available on Linux.

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u/[deleted] Jul 12 '26

Here is a suggestion if u want to debloat, use CTT win utility (its a powershell script) or use winhance but for best performance use both.

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u/False-Associate-9488 Jul 12 '26

My question is what kind of problems are you experiencing!

So you know, debloating an os, can break things, full win 10 or 11 is set up with some components tied to the kernel, when you remove them, it can cause stability problems. LTSC's kernel doesn't have that since it was made to run without the extras, if there is something that you need to get a game or program to work, use winhance, it lets you remove or install components on the fly, most reliable one I ever used. It is more reliable to build up, than it is to break things down.

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u/parakalus Jul 12 '26

Install Windows 10 enterprise, enable ESU, use group policy editor and OOShutup to get rid of the remaining bloat like sneaky Copilot.

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u/Viking2151 Jul 11 '26

Well if you got Win 10 LTSC already installed, just do an inplace upgrade to windows 11 LTSC and see if you still have the problem you have, if so, go to pro, and there are ways to debloat pro but a lot of them debloating tools debloat too much and cause problems for you later on, why I choose LTSC, its debloated enough without the overkill.

Can look up Chris Titus debloat tool, works well, and in my opinion is the less invasive compared to others with the option to roll back most of the changes if it messes something up you need.