[DISCUSSION] Windows 10 Enterprise (N) LTSC 2019

It's just to fool users, by changing some license files/reg.
Apps are manually removed and semi-annual channel updates will be offered.
Overall, a stupid idea.

 

It's a myth as old as LTSB/LTSC. The Long Term Service Branch/Channel versions released by MSFT are LTSB 1507(10240), LTSB 1607(14393) and LTSC 1809(17763). Everything else is "an after school project" just to satisfy someone's itch of seeing "LTSC" in the edition name.

 

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That's right, buddy, that's finally what i did. From a backup with just the OS without any software installed, everything finally worked perfectly. After guessing, more than likely it was all caused by blocking Windows Defender and installing an Antivirus while perhaps not fully compatible with the Windows security suite. Finally I chose not to block or disable anything related to the Windows suite and to install an Antivirus fully compatible with Defender, once installed, it automatically disabled Defender. And the same with the firewall. Everything now works as it should.

 

Hopefully this is the correct forum, if not I apologize. I installed and activated LTSC with a license key (no hacks) about a year ago. This was on a system I rarely use. I turned it on over the weekend and Windows will not boot, get BSOD right away. Tried repairing, etc, no luck. So I reinstalled LTSC but now it will not activate. Any ideas? Thank you.

 

Most likely a BS license key.

 

Considering most keys are stolen or generated (MAK), it's not a surprise it doesn't work anymore.

ps, KMS is not a hack.

 

Thanks for the replies. I am not familiar with KMS but I will look into it. I just bought a couple keys from someone on another forum and they activated so I assumed they were legit.

 

Activation by questionable keys that can't be available for private users, can't be considered legit

 

Activation != legit Activation

 

I don't think a bogus license key would give a BSOD. I've been running three versions of LTSC for over a year on keys I bought on ebay and they are still working today.

 

The key he used won't activate again, hence, @boyonthebus correctly called it a bogus key.

 

But why did it activate in the first place?

 

Because it wasn't blocked or used up at that time?

 

Interesting how the key continued to work until it deactivated from a BSOD. You'd think it would have deactivated after a Windows update.

BTW, I wonder if the OP reinstalled the same LTSC Build. The key will only work with a specific build (usually supplied by the seller).

 

It didn't deactivate because of the BSOD, it just didn't work anymore after the re-install was done.

 

Hi, can anyone tell me how to add media feature pack to Windows 10 LTSC N (2019) install? Is it actually necessary? Without it, will all media play without any problem with MPC-HC and Musicbee?

 

Better: Don't use N versions at all.

 

I know it had nothing to do with the BSOD. I stated that prior. I'm still curious how long it would have worked if his PC hadn't crashed. (Would also like to hear from OP about installing the same build)

 

Keys for LTSB/C, obtained from the internet, mostly originate from ftp scanners, stolen or leaked from companies or are generated. No private person has the correct conditions to use any of those keys on a legal base.

Just don't waste money on these questionable keys and use a free KMS solution like KMS_VL_ALL.