@ testtest322 thanks for very good info and link; this is very important but unfortunately applies only 1703 versions
@ testtest322 ok hehe I know that 1607 have too but if you read with more attention you can verify that a lot implementatios are developed to 1703 versions; so I think that M$FT make one huge change in GPO/CSP and probaly in next versions also
usually not possible for OEM activation on LTSB (unless it's a "fake" activation) LTSB can only be activated (legally) with a volume license
I wonder why you say LTSB (unless its a "FAKE" Activation) when MS did issue OEM Non-slp keys for LTSB 2015 and also OEM 3.0 keys for LTSB (EnterpriseS). very legit . I.m quite sure since I have both. and they are not KMS. They are Legit OEM and No I am not a Microsoft Employee - validated by ADK -
The key may be legit when it was sold to a legit buyer but when you use it outside of the terms on which the key was sold (consumer, not enterprise) it's not legit in the real sense of the word.
could you tell me how did you get these OEM LTSB license keys ? did you buy them from Microsoft ? because as someone said above, LTSB versions are usually only available through volume licensing channels so that means that logically you have to have MAK enterprise LTSB key to be able to activate this version.
Maybe a silly question, but I've been wondering if there's a program that can do this? 1 - Analyze and create a template from an LTSB ISO. 2 - Customize a Home/Pro ISO to match this template automatically, while not breaking the consumer activation. The two ISO's would not be identical because that would defeat it's purpose, although the installations would look identical (save for edition name, etc.).
No, I do not believe there is, at least not a known one. The "hack" using MSMG would be the "best" option
Differences between LTSB and Pro edited with MSMG would be..? Oh right, the 2-3 Enterprise Security Packages. That is it. Pro is better since it gives you the option to leave items like Edge that for many are Superior to IE, but you can have IE with Pro also. FYI, MSMG Toolkit is not a "hack". It's a tool that uses DISM to integrate, update, and remove specific DISM packages using that very DISM, the same tool MS uses. It's not that different from using ADK, just easier and packages most people desire to remove are already pre-aet for removal. Edit: just make sure to use Pro build 1607 14393 to make it like LTSB because LTSB uses that build. If you use newer builds like the Spring 2017 Creator's Update or the upcoming one then it really will be different from LTSB that uses build 1607 14393 and will continue to do so for at least 2 years. You will be the same exact updates on edited Pro version as you would get with LTSB if you stick to 1607 14393 and they will work!
i think your opinion is wrong because when we edit pro version with dism or with some software with UI like ntlite. it always leaves traces. i love to use ltsb because you can just feel the performance that you get from your pc. with low specs or high specs as my computer. i hate microsoft apps they are buggy humble i just don't like them. and erasing them with ntlite or just a powershell comand will always cause some errors at somepoint of pc. with ltsb you get 0 error at anything. i even don't have to update ltsb version all the ducking time because nearly %75 of updates comes to windows store to cortana and edge... "security my arse updates" you don'T need them. your comp will stay as you format it i made a tweak bat file. i can apply 200+ tweaks i want to my computer via reg and bat files. every windows turns to ltsb +++ for me. but i still love to apply it to ltsb version i am using.. and i want to ask to author why do you wanna buy ltsb key? tell me if i am wrong but; i bought windows license when i bought my laptop or desktop. i have 2 valid oem keys.. but still i licensed my computer with kms vl all because it is same for me and it was easier.. i don't feel quilty because i paid to microsoft service. and now i use ltsb. for me if you paid for something you can use it as you want.