Slimdown11 – turn Windows 11 or LTSC 2024 into classic/legacy Windows

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  1. jagoanku

    jagoanku MDL Junior Member

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  2. code1

    code1 MDL Novice

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    Hello.

    What benefits does Slimdown11 offer me if I'm already using the LTSC version? The LTSC version is already more or less free of unnecessary bloat.
     
  3. jagoanku

    jagoanku MDL Junior Member

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    This is a fair question. You are right — LTSC is already much cleaner than Home or Pro. It has fewer apps, no Store, no Cortana, and less extra software.

    But a debloater (generally) can still help in some ways:

    · Privacy: It can turn off telemetry, feedback, ads, and tracking tasks that are still in LTSC.

    · Background services: It can disable scheduled tasks and services you do not need. This may save RAM, CPU, and disk usage.

    · Extra apps: LTSC has fewer apps, but it may still include some like Edge, Media Player, or old components. A debloater can remove them if you want.

    · Optional features: It can remove Windows features you never use, like Internet Explorer or old PowerShell versions. Be careful with this.

    · Cleaner Start menu and search: It can disable web search, Bing results, tips, and suggestions.

    · More control: It can apply many privacy and performance settings at once.

    · Consistency: If you set up many PCs, it can make them all the same.

    But if LTSC already works well for you, you may not need a debloater. It is optional.

    Always review what the script changes. Make a restore point or backup first. Do not remove things you might need later.

    Have an ice day. Cheers
     
  4. Mavericks Choice

    Mavericks Choice MDL Guru

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    I suggest you give it a spin, even in a VM! I'm certain you will be surprised.
     
  5. code1

    code1 MDL Novice

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    I'll give it a try! :)