I installed W11 Pro on another machine just fine, selecting "I don't have a product key" then using MAS later.
I'm trying to install it on a new system now and I get the error "setup has failed to validate the product key" when choosing no product key.
How can I fix this?

>>108624994
can you not post AI slop

Why are female legs so arousing?

>>108624994
Guys searching after pressing Windows button is not working in Windows 11. I just updated to Windows 11 btw. On Win 10, I just used to press windows button and start typing and it would show me result. It's not working like that anymore. What's more I can't interact with the Start menu at all. If I try to click on it, it just disappears. Any fixes?

Reassure me that putting Docker into a WSL2 environment is a viable and sound way to use it.

>>108624994
Sophie Und Panzer?

Just upgraded an old laptop to W10 IoT LTSC; noticably faster especially for 4 GB of RAM. Unfortunately had to install Linux Mint on a decade old laptop from the W7 era, but at least it comes with PGP built in so I can buy drugs.

Also, what are y'all thoughts on the future of Windows? Will W12 become a subscription based product like how most applications are becoming nowadays? 2026: You will own nothing, you will compute nothing, and you will be happy.

>>108626666
W11 will be my last Windows, then.

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Is there a way to make it show the full path instead of the breadcrumbs? Or at least make it smaller so it shows the entire thing without making the window as wide as my monitor?
I like the new explorer, but this issue makes it fucking shit.

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>>108626917
It does seem to be working fine on my machine.

>>108626947
I'm amazed that you're capable of solving the captcha considering how retarded you are. I thought it would filter sub 50IQ people.
Are you using a pass?

>>108626956
No.

>>108626958
Wow, 4chan is so inclusive!

On 4chan everyone's anonymous.

>>108626666
>Will W12 become a subscription based product like how most applications are becoming nowadays?
will MAS crack the activation system ten seconds after it comes out?

>>108626666
If Windows 12 actually ends up being fully cloud and subscription based people will stay on 11 as long as they can, or the MAS team will figure out a way to get it to work locally and free.

>>108626666
There will always be corporate and government airgapped systems and ms will not abandon that market any time soon. Worst case scenario is two separately maintained products much like office in browser and real office, or windows 9x and NT.

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Best browser for Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC IoT?

I'm running it on a Surface Laptop with 8GB RAM, i5-6300U @ 2.4GHz and 119GB storage

>>108627569
Firefox, otherwise Brave.

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Windows 7 and XP ISOs are back on Massgrave

>We are proud to announce that we have successfully restored all of the ISOs we used to host onto new hosting providers!
>In order to save space and bandwidth, we are providing most of these ISOs as patch files based on their English variants, using our own custom patch format DumbVersion. See here for more information:
https://massgrave.dev/dumbversion_patches

So basically English ISOs are as they were, but now if you want another language you need to download both the English ISO and the .dvp file of the language you want, then use their patcher to create a proper non-English ISO

>>108628053
Reminds me of the SmartVersion stuff that use to be the go-to way to get ISOs out, now just for language variants.
Definitely makes a lot of sense to save space.

>>108624994
Why does nothing in the OP mention ameliorated/privacy+? It's my goto when it comes to getting a windows install for the 5 things I need it for.

>>108629006
Customized ISOs aren't really talked about in here much (and some really don't like them.) Live debloating installations from default ISOs is more common.

Just replaced Windows 11 IoT LTSC with Windows 10 IoT LTSC because I was sick of Windows 11's bullshit and have no regrets.
Realistically how long until I am forced back? It already sucks losing new nvidia driver features later this year.

>>108630411
Well if you have a newer card then you won't be able to use the driver features that only work with 10.

>>108630411
>Windows 11's bullshit
Give some examples.

>>108630165
AME is live debloating done right (IMO), though.

>>108630411
Do you really need more than just the driver for a GPU? I personally despise nvidia's software, so I just installed my drivers with NVCleanInstall and haven't thought about it, but to answer your question it's until 2032 of course

>>108626666
It'd be pretty damn funny if they did, might be the year we see a significant amount of people jump ship to linux

CIS Benchmarks should definitely be added to the OP

>>108631830
Agree, it's should be a /sec/ thing but /sec/ is an extremely schizo thread.

>>108631350
There are different instances of Office installers, some have more apps and some have less apps, the issue is that once you install it they don't let you remove just one app.

The titus tool doesn't recognize it because it targets the bundled OneDrive app that comes with Windows, not the one from Office. iirc the Office version doesn't do anything unless you open the app and set it up.

if you want a custom Office installer with just the apps you need you can go to https://massgrave.dev/office_c2r_custom it's a tool that lets you choose which apps to install

I have a corporate version of Windows XP on CD/DVD from around 2005.
I have a bunch of laptops. Only one of them is a 32-bit computer. Its a shitty dell with a floppy lid which I never liked. The other laptops are maybe like 15 years old and all 64-bit.
I want to install XP on one of the 64-bit laptops.
I'm going to have to use an HDD, ain't I?
any other concerns I should be aware of?

why has volume mixer been broken for 10 years?

>>108632741
You can use a SATA SSD to install Windows XP to, but you need to pre-partition/format it like a HDD so the installer doesn't get confused.

>>108634035
Replace it with EarTrumpet already

Good evening niggers and negresses. How can I tell if I have the latest ADMXs for my version of Windows? Does Windows Update automatically update those for me? I'm on Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 21H2, build 19044.7058.

>>108635101
Check the "date modified" column on files within C:\Windows\PolicyDefinitions. If they're years old then you gotta replace them manually because Windows Update doesn't update them.
You gotta get the "Administrative Templates (.admx) for Windows 10 November 2021 Update (21H2) - v2.0" .msi installer from the MS download center and install/extract the .admx files then put them in the PolicyDefinitions folder.

I HATE ADOBE
AND I HATE GENP EVEN MORE

>>108635118
Thank you

>>108635125
If you don't like manually activating with GenP after every update then use the m0nkrus releases.

>>108632741
>any other concerns I should be aware of?
I've never tried using it as a daily driver myself, but I've often heard that 64-bit XP is kinda ass for general use because of bad software/driver support

>>108636012
Yeah, 64-bit XP is very much a frankenstein and not worth using as a daily.

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how does one get the security updates for Win 10?

>>108636808
Use MAS to enable the ESU license files included in all modern 10 installs. MAS activates them and then you'll have 3 more years of updates on a GAC 10 system.

>>108636825
damn that actually worked. so the updates will come automatically before shutting down like before right?

>>108636997
Yep, they're just normal monthly updates.

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>>108637001
thanks, just avoided me the hassle of having to clean install LTSC 2021 in my Gen 5 intel CPU laptop that has files I saved for the last 20 years or so

>>108637031
Happy for you anon-chan

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I'm trying to change W10 Education to W10 IoT using the registry trick and it's asking for a product key. What do I do?

>>108637147
You might just not be fast enough? You change the ProductID registry string to IoTEnterpriseS and rush through the mounted ISO setup while declining updates. If you're quick enough it'll show you're already on IoT LTSC and it'll let you keep your shit.

>>108637254
Oh. I guess that explains why the instructions said "immediately". It's that Google AI summary bullshit so I thought it was just weird wording. Is there a way to redo it?

>>108637278
Massgrave site has instructions in the EoL section.

>>108637293
Coll, thanks.

>>108637313
>coll
Fuck me.

>>108637358
Don't worry anon you're still cool to me :3

>>108637372
Well that's me replying to me for fucking up, but thanks.

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When installing win10/11, which drivers should I use?
What windows install, or do I need to use the official manufacture drivers?
It's NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M, if it matters.

>>108637498
For your NVIDIA graphics cards you should always use NVCleanstall to install the driver without any of the bloat. Though only after you use DDU in safe mode to uninstall the NVIDIA driver that Windows Update will install for you first.

>>108637514
NTA, but you should use windows update for older GPU drivers.
NVCleanstall isn't the best ate installing older drivers, it would just get the "best" drivers, not the correct drivers.
>>108637498
The older mobile GPU are pretty annoying with the driver settings since there were many battery life optimization and performance settings.
I have Sony Vaio with 520M, using NVCleanstall would install a compatible driver but the resolutions would be limited.

>>108637539
I mean you can always just pick from the dropdown list it also offers.

>>108637278
>It's that Google AI summary bullshit so I thought it was just weird wording
Nigga, are you really following AI instructions when doing important shit to your OS? Always check a proper source

>>108632741

you need like servicepack two to read/write SD-card

>>108635125

stay true to .BMP anon

>>108637565
People use AI for overclocking now of all things. AI just spits out buildzoid timings and it won't work for all kits.

>>108637627
If anon actually wants to go with that they'll need to use Legacy Update anyway which'll install SP3 for him among other things.

>>108637649
Feels like you can't go most places without seeing Claude in someone's workflow now.

>>108637565
It's a side laptop, so it's not a real importance if shit screws up.

>>108634646
thanks

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how many GPOs you goys got configured
I'm at 820

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i have the most secure windong in all of /fwt/

>>108640891
Good morning, rakesh

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>>108641121
good morning

>>108637627
>>108637651
The CD I have is Service Pack 3

>>108641399
Useful, but you should still use Legacy Update to get it working at its best.

>>108640808
damn, can you even open Paint at that point?

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I love Windows!

>>108642274
Copilot would probably be more liked if they brought back the multiple selectable agent stuff.

>>108632333
Thanks, this should be added to the op.

>>108643386
It's a part of the activator suite's website so people will just find out about it naturally when looking for Windows ISOs.

>>108642274
soul

is optimize-offline still the gold standard for debloating ltsc 2021?

>>108645081
Last I heard it doesn't really work anymore. Just live debloat with something like Winhance and enable policies with ShutUp10 before connecting to the internet.

I had a dream where I opened file manager and then checked task manager and saw it using 1400 MB of ram

I think I have a crypto miner on my laptop, gonna do a new Windows 11 install.

>>108646268
ok

>>108640891
>the machine that always says yes said yes
woah

>>108645726
I mean Explorer can be shitty but not that bad

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>>108642659
That stupid fucking yellow dog on XP never found files I asked it to find so it's not like Microsoft ever had a good track record with these assistants.

>>108650204
Well yeah they were pretty terrible before but now they'd be a face of MS's LLM, so not entirely stupid and useless.

what's the best way to pirate IDM?

>>108650252
Well it use to be the MAS team's activator for it but they stopped working on it. Just get the adwareless installer for JDownloader2.

Sophie!

Is there any tool that activates voicemeeter potato?

>>108650959
You can use it for free forever though? Just X out of the nag screen after the 30 days is up.

>>108651075
It keeps muting my audio system for 30 seconds during important gaming moments/conversations/events

>>108651102
Could you not just use Banana instead? Do you need Potato actually?

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>>108651175
I only want it for this custom panel

>>108651257
Well sorry, looking around there doesn't seem to be a pure activator for Potato. You might need to go somewhere like cracksurl or lrepacks to download a cracked version of it.

>>108651297
Nothing on those sites. I found a few crack torrents but I don't know if I can trust them. I might have to pay in the end...

>>108651365
For a niche program like this it's sometimes the way. Shame that Banana doesn't have the exact panel you need, what a shit.

>>108651373
Yeah I think it's a very intentional decision. More features come with more pestering for donation. I'm otherwise grateful for this free program though. I could probably have what I need from this panel in banana but I don't want to mess with plugins just for this one thing.

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>>108624994
Not sure if most people know this, but this is very useful. No more opening task manager to kill a process.

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>>108624994
I use this script added to right-click menu through registry editor so that I can get a quick breakdown of a folders' content's filesizes:

powershell -command "$fso = new-object -com Scripting.FileSystemObject; gci -Directory | select @{l='Size'; e={$fso.GetFolder($_.FullName).Size}},FullName | sort Size -Descending | ft @{l='Size [MB]'; e={'{0:N2}    ' -f ($_.Size / 1MB)}},FullName"

https://stackoverflow.com/a/47895232

How to add a "pause" so that it won't close immediately once it runs?

I know I can add

-noexit

, but I prefer "pause" so I can just press Enter to close the window instead of alt-f4 or pressing (x) to exit.

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Windows Store randomly re-appeared within Search Results as of today.
Web-Results are still disabled via Registry and so is everything else via Settings, not even WinAero Tweaker helped, weird.

>>108652106
Delete webview2

test

>>108652748
Alright, now it works and I don't know why. I kept getting the "please unblock spur.us" thing on Edge despite not having anything enabled that could've caused it.

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>>108650204
yeah I think most of MS execs are old enough to remember nobody liked office assistants, they even had to fire Clippy on a conference because of the backlash.

maybe it's better for them to not return because it's more likely that they keep fumbling it and people will hate the assistants again

>>108651564
pretty handy, although some report that it doesn't fully work in some cases so you have to do it from task manager anyways

>>108625053
>AI slop
Reddit is that way

The new Winhance update is good, it gave me an option to get rid of those annoying shortcut arrow boxes.

what was the best reader now for animes after honeyview went full retard?

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>>108654718

>>108654670
>it gave me an option to get rid of those annoying shortcut arrow boxes
I remember TuneUp Utility 2007 doing that. WinAero Tweaker also does that, and I think PowerToys, the first one for Windows 98 also had an option for that. It's an ancient registry trick by this point.

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>vulnerable OS general

>>108654840
is that another one where the user is tricked into typing something into command prompt?

>>108654866
Privilege escalation that bypasses UAC
The researcher claims he's gonna release 0-click exploits next :)
>muh user tricked
Linux users don't get tricked like that

>>108654878
well if its true you would hack me right now anon

>>108654840
>antivirus shitware can be used to exploit a system
I mean, duh? idk why this fake and gay security software industry is legally allowed to exist. Honestly, I kek'd when I found out NTFS has symlinks but locks them behind Builtin\Adminstrators by default only because even M$ knows most shitters can't handle the class of confused deputy attacks.

what was the other giga fuck up CVE? the C:\inetpub folder being user controlled causing arbitrary code execution via WU? that was fucking hilarious. why is C:\ still user writable by default in 2026?

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>>108654840
>no source
>random screenshot
ok

>>108654718
I just use SumatraPDF.

>>108654975
>why is C:\ still user writable by default in 2026?
not being so would break many many things

I need some help provisioning appx files to an offline image, my issue is that they don't work before I go online at least once. I'm assuming this is ClipSVC renewing (or creating) their licenses but I'm not sure myself.
I've tried both rg-adguard files and their inbox iso counterparts (+ their XML licenses), the ones downloaded from adguard only work after going online, the inbox ones don't even show up (despite being succesfully added with dism).
I also edited the registry with the following, the changes to show up in the image but they don't help me with my issue.
reg add "HKLM\zSYSTEM\ControlSet001\Services\ClipSVC\Parameters" '/v' "DisableOnlineAcquisition" '/t' 'REG_DWORD' '/d' '1' '/f'
reg add "HKLM\zSYSTEM\ControlSet001\Services\ClipSVC\Parameters" '/v' "RefreshRequired" '/t' 'REG_DWORD' '/d' '0' '/f'
reg add "HKLM\zSOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AppModelUnlock" '/v' "AllowAllTrustedApps" '/t' 'REG_DWORD' '/d' '1' '/f'
This problem happens with most programs I've tried, but the ones I'm using are
Microsoft.WindowsTerminal_3001.24.10921.0_neutral_~_8wekyb3d8bbwe
Microsoft.ScreenSketch_2022.2505.21.0_neutral_~_8wekyb3d8bbwe
Microsoft.GamingApp_2604.1001.9.0_neutral_~_8wekyb3d8bbwe
Microsoft.WindowsAlarms_2022.2306.23.0_neutral_~_8wekyb3d8bbwe
Microsoft.MicrosoftStickyNotes_6.1.4.0_neutral_~_8wekyb3d8bbwe
And a few others.
The Inbox ISO is 26100.1.240331-1435.ge_release_amd64fre_CLIENT_LOF_PACKAGES_OEM, the Windows ISO I'm using is just the 24H2 IOT LTSC (261001742).
I'm also reapplying KB5043080 (the .1742 update) after integrating everything, because I'm also adding other languages (that come in .1 versions) and they don't work if I don't.

>>108654975
>security software industry is gay
windows industry is gay
this thread sucks

Is anyone having problems using scoop/git? I tried to install freac but when I did 'scoop install freac' or 'scoop update' I get
'Unlink of file '.git/objects/pack/pack-8c98702786f935e34a246c092b2c80bc469f91aa.idx' failed. Should I try again? (y/n)'
and its just stuck

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>>108656002
nvmd fix'd

>>108656922
god I feel so filthy just downloading an .exe through my browser and just double clicking it to install...anyway freac is pretty neat

>>108654840
>The researcher says they published both zero-day PoCs in protest at how Microsoft works with cybersecurity researchers who disclose vulnerabilities to the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC).

>"Normally, I would go through the process of begging them to fix a bug but to summarize, I was told personally by them that they will ruin my life and they did and I'm not sure if I was the only who had this horride experience or few people did but I think most would just eat it and cut their losses but for me, they took away everything," alleged the researcher.

>"They mopped the floor with me and pulled every childish game they could. It was soo bad at some point I was wondering if I was dealing with a massive corporation or someone who is just having fun seeing me suffer but it seems to be a collective decision."

kek look at this fucking schizo

>>108642268
yeah, works fine.
I've not broken any compatibility with anything that I can detect.
>>108647520
It simply refused to consneed that the introduction of a woman and a black man as The Doctor destroyed the ratings of Doctor Who, despite the fact that the figures from the BBC also include streaming and catch-up TV so "changing viewer habits" don't apply.

>>108624994
what's the best way to pirate IDM nowadays?

>>108657306
delete the registry and keep using the free trial

https://blogs.windows.com/windows-insider/2026/04/17/releasing-windows-11-builds-26100-8313-and-26200-8313-to-the-release-preview-channel/
ltsc is getting these improvements too

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>>108654840
not my problem

>>108624994
How do you fix Event 10016? my pc randomly shutdown

>>108658961
Sounds like you should give your PC a dust because it might just be getting too hot.

>>108658971
Its newly built though

>>108658987
Maybe your PSU is faulty?

What's the problem people have with Windows 11? I installed LTSC 2024 on my laptop and it has far better battery life than LTSC 2021 and Linux.

Anyone has ever managed to install docker on Windows 10 IoT LTSC without regedit?

It says:
We've detected that you have an incompatible version of Windows.Docker Desktop requires Windows 10 Pro/Enterprise/Home 22H2 (19045) or Windows 11 Pro/Enterprise/Home 23H2 (22631) or above.To continue with the installation, upgrade Windows to a supported version and then re-run the installer.

>>108659373
Docker's Windows version is one of the programs that wants 22H2.

>>108659325
The OP is just opinionated and doesn't like 11. If you like it, good for you.

>>108659325
Honestly a lot of it comes from bitter people who were shut out by the system requirements. Of course some of the critique is valid, but there’s plenty of improvements, which you’ve seen yourself.

Can I use Xbox Gamepass app on W10 LTSC? Do I need bloatware like Microsoft Store installed?

>>108661038
You can download the Xbox app through winget via the store ID, which you can install via asheroto's winget-install script. Follow this guide (https://sysconf16.github.io/information/technology/lists/installing-the-microsoft-store-xbox-app-on-ltsc.html) from the second section onward.

I don't get it. I've tried fresh installing too. Tried disabling all defender things. Tried meme scripts like CTT winutil.
25H2 Pro is 2000 points higher than LTSC 2021, 2024 in Cinebench r23
Stinkpad e14 Gen 5.

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>>108640891

>>108662396
>>108657286
>It simply refused to consneed that the introduction of a woman and a black man as The Doctor destroyed the ratings of Doctor Who, despite the fact that the figures from the BBC also include streaming and catch-up TV so "changing viewer habits" don't apply.

I'm organizing my image folders but i'm constantly duplicating files from holding ctrl and moving my mouse. I was thinking about using Total Commander, but is there a better program or fork for moving and renaming files?

>>108625833
Why did no one answer my question after five days?

>>108664738
saar this is frendly windws thred

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if you're gonna use AppLocker, be sure to generate the default rules
I forgot to and wondered why Snipping Tool was now being blocked

>block cmd, powershell, scripts hosts, explorer and terminal in TinyWall from the network
>block explorer.exe from generating those processes too
>lock down WSH and mshta etc in GP
>block executables and dlls from being run in LocalAppData, Roaming and Temp
doesn't this essentially make a RubberDucky useless aside from just to annoy you?

Is anyone ricing windows 10? I'm tired of the default flat look.

What is the best way to rice and can you recommend any themes? I'm between using windowsblinds or using msstyles. The latter has mostly more bland flat themes, though.

>>108666476
UXSecureTheme is the framework to use to actually change themes without Windows freaking out, and IIRC DeviantArt is still a good place to find 10 themes if you want them, also the site WinCustomize.

Best way to disable telemetry / spyware?
Is OOShutUp still relevant?

>>108666843
ShutUp10 still works fine. You could also give the new tool Winhance a go.

>>108665861
>Use windows by microsoft
>Block parts of windows by microsoft to get protection and avoid microsoft
Based retardGOD, you are 100% compromised, if you subscribe to schizo tinfoil hat conspiracies about le evil proprietary big tech lizard jews, from the get go and literally nothing you do chances that. Might as well use the computer normally and not stress about nonsense OCD made up rules.

>>108666980
>avoid Microsoft
you clearly can’t read because none of that has anything to do with avoiding Microsoft

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For some reason the performance on XP is as good as my modern PC with W11, using a lot less memory.

>>108666843
Open services.msc and disable 'Windows Health and Optimized Experiences' & 'Connected User Experiences and Telemetry'. That's it, that's all it takes.
Then right click and uninstall whatever you do not use, and if you care enough go to Settings > Apps > System Components and set everything to never run in the background.
And obviously set everything to 'Off' in Settings > Privacy & Security.
It takes like 5min tops to do, you don't need 3rd party tumours on your PC to do it for you.

>>108667899
>facebook

>>108667899
problem is it cant run modern vidya so its effectively worthless, i dont even care about muh security placebo meme, common sense makes security as a field obsolete but its just not compatible with modern hardware and software, same issue as looney loonix. but windows xp was one pretty os, insane nostalgia from that background + taskbar combo