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The video examines whether to use Windows 11 LTSC or Windows 11 Pro by comparing their performances and features. The creator delves into running multiple tests, showing that although LTSC excels in CPU performance, Pro outperforms LTSC in RAM usage and user experience, especially after optimization. Windows 11 LTSC is noted for its lack of pre-installed apps and lesser system requirements, making it initially smoother than the bloated Pro version. However, optimization tools can reduce background processes and enhance the performance of Windows 11 Pro significantly, making it more responsive. All editions of Windows 11 fundamentally share the same core, with LTSC offering stability designed for businesses by prioritizing security updates over feature updates. The speaker provides recommendations for users wanting stability without purchasing LTSC: use optimization tools to reduce bloat and mimic LTSC’s stable performance. Tools such as Chris Titus Tool, Wind Util, and Tiny 11 Builder are mentioned for achieving a lightweight, optimized Windows 11 installation that can rival LTSC's efficiency, emphasizing the importance of customization and optimization to enhance user experience.
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In this part of the video, the creator discusses their experiences and challenges in making the video, including running multiple tests and dual-booting Windows 11 Pro and Windows 11 LTSC. The main question addressed is whether to use Windows 11 LTSC. The creator’s clear stance is that they would not recommend switching to Windows 11 LTSC. The first benchmark test results are compared between Windows 11 LTSC and Pro.
For CPU performance, LTSC outperforms Pro, while for RAM performance, Pro is better. On the GPU side, the benchmark numbers for LTSC could not be obtained, but the GPUs appeared to perform equally based on other observations. Regarding the user experience, Windows 11 Pro scores higher with a significant gap compared to LTSC. The creator also shares that the start menu and search performance on Windows 11 Pro can be slow and sometimes unusable without optimization, whereas LTSC provides a smoother experience.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the benefits of using Windows 11 LTSC over Windows 11 Pro. LTSC is favored for its lack of pre-installed apps and features, such as widgets and the co-pilot, leading to better performance out of the box compared to the bloated Windows 11 Pro. Additionally, LTSC does not require a secure boot, TPM, or UEFI, making it compatible with almost any PC. The speaker then shares benchmarks comparing optimized Windows 11 Pro with default LTSC, noting that optimization improves performance by reducing background processes. However, benchmark scores can be inconsistent due to varying background process activity.
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In this part of the video, the speaker compares the performance of Windows 11 Pro and Windows 11 LTSC on the same device. Initially, without optimization, both systems have similar CPU and memory usage. Specifically, Windows 11 Pro shows 50 background processes, while LTSC has slightly fewer at 45. After optimizing Windows 11 Pro, the number of background processes drops to 42, memory usage decreases from 45% to 33%, and CPU usage ranges between 1% and 10%. The optimization significantly improves responsiveness, particularly in opening apps and using the start menu. The speaker also runs a benchmark test using AnTuTu, noting that user experience scores are substantially better in Windows 11 Pro post-optimization compared to LTSC.
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In this part of the video, the speaker compares the performance of Windows 11 LTSC and Windows 11 Pro. They note a significant performance gap with Windows 11 Pro scoring higher, which they attribute to Windows 11 LTSC being based on the still-in-testing 24H2 version, leading to bugs and lack of optimization. Despite multiple benchmark tests, CPU, RAM, and GPU performances are nearly identical in both versions, highlighting that Windows 11 requires optimization to perform well. The speaker advises against using Windows 11 LTSC unless necessary, especially since it does not offer performance gains over the Pro version and lacks certain system requirements like TPM and secure boot, making it lighter. They also mention an optimization guide they created for improving Windows 11 performance.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the differences and similarities between various editions of Windows 11, specifically focusing on Windows 11 LTSC (Long-Term Servicing Channel) and Windows 11 Home/Pro. They emphasize that despite the perceived differences, all versions are fundamentally the same except for system requirements and certain features. Windows 11 LTSC is designed for businesses and industries, offering stability by only receiving security updates for up to 10 years without feature updates, making it the most stable Windows edition. In contrast, Home and Pro editions receive frequent feature updates which can introduce bloat and bugs. The speaker suggests a workaround for those wanting a stable system without buying an LTSC license: using tools like Windows optimizers to configure Home or Pro editions to receive only security updates, effectively mimicking LTSC’s stability. However, it’s noted that Home and Pro users cannot stay on the same Windows version for as long as LTSC users can.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses updates and optimization for Windows 11. Microsoft typically supports security updates for Windows versions for up to 2 or 3 years before ending support. To maintain stability, users can opt to receive only security updates, delaying new feature updates by 2 years. The speaker recommends tools like Chris Titus Tool and Wind Util to optimize Windows 11 Pro or Home editions, enhancing performance and user experience to a level similar to Windows 11 LTSC. Additionally, the speaker introduces Tiny 11 Builder on GitHub for creating light custom versions of Windows 11 by removing unnecessary components, although they advise against extreme customization.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses customizing and optimizing Windows 11 installations. They mention using tools to debloat Windows 11 before installation and suggest that customized versions can perform better than Windows 11 LTSC, as long as Microsoft’s customization options are utilized. The speaker recommends removing certain system requirements with a tool called Rufus, popular for creating bootable USB drives. They emphasize the importance of optimizing and disabling features like the co-pilot to enhance performance, arguing that a regular, optimized Windows 11 is more cost-effective and efficient than LTSC versions. The speaker invites viewers to comment with questions or suggestions.