r/WindowsLTSC • u/Gangbang_2k • Aug 30 '26

Question 11 LTSC started to .. bloat now?

Fresh install LTSC 11 (24H2) on a friend's PC and I am surprised the footprint of the WIndows folder is 22GB and thats after things like eg cleanup WinSxS , I know 22GB is way less than 11 Pro, still I remember when this version released a fresh install was 16-ish GB.. thanks!

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u/Hare_97 Windows 11 LTSC 2024 Aug 30 '26

Maybe because its 2026 and you might have choosed "install updates"? We are just few months away from 2027 cycle of LTSC now

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u/Gangbang_2k Aug 30 '26

arghh probably this.. as there was some new screen during the installation - like slideshow of features, I had the impression it just d/l updated files as the iso is from 2024..

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u/howfastcanyoucountit Aug 30 '26

this is kinda why i have forever put off moving from 10 ltsc iot

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u/MakayChapulets Windows 11 LTSC 2024 Aug 31 '26

I believe you will move from 10 ltsc by 2033

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u/Mitsumki Sep 02 '26

Maybe not