Optimized for the latest CPUs and storage drivers.

The Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) is an official Microsoft release. It is designed for medical equipment and air-traffic control systems. It contains no bloatware, no Cortana, and no sponsored apps, providing a highly stable, lightweight experience with official security updates. 2. Manual Debloating

Pre-installed apps (like Xbox, News, Cortana, and various Microsoft Store apps) are removed.

To the average user, it looks like a miracle in a 2.5GB download. To a security professional, it’s a horror story waiting to happen. And to a tinkerer? It’s the most fascinating piece of OS engineering since someone first installed XP on a Nintendo DS.

Tests conducted on a laptop with Intel i3-7100U, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD:

Integrated the April 2026 security update (KB5083768) for the latest protections.