# Windows LTSC questions

**URL:** https://discuss.privacyguides.net/t/windows-ltsc-questions/30731
**Category:** General
**Created:** 2025-09-03T12:26:45Z
**Posts:** 2
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## Post 2 by @anon83428815 — 2025-09-03T12:39:46Z

> [@Uhhhidk](#):
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> If this is all correct and you can verify the integrity of your ISO wouldn’t using windows LTSC be better than Enterprise for privacy reasons?

No.

> [@Poll: Windows users, what edition do you use?](https://discuss.privacyguides.net/t/poll-windows-users-what-edition-do-you-use/27378/8):
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> **Common misconceptions**
> 
> - LTSC is fast.  
> It’s not fast, although there might be a bit more RAM available because of no store apps running in the background, and you can achieve the same result in GAC channel editions by [turning off](https://www.elevenforum.com/t/enable-or-disable-background-apps-in-windows-11.923/) background apps and startup apps.
> - It’s more privacy-oriented.  
> No, [telemetry options](https://gist.github.com/ave9858/a2153957afb053f7d0e7ffdd6c3dcb89) are the same as GAC Enterprise.

Check out @jonah comment here.

> [@Poll: Windows users, what edition do you use?](https://discuss.privacyguides.net/t/poll-windows-users-what-edition-do-you-use/27378/8):
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> I will highlight parts particularly relevant to privacy/security conscious users: TL;DR if you’re uncertain, avoid LTSC and choose the general availability channel and its editions. Microsoft releases Windows 10 and 11 through two servicing channels. GAC (General Availability Channel) It is intended for both general and enterprise customers. Edition examples include options such as Home, Pro, and Enterprise. Maximum support on the same build is usually [2 years](https://learn.microsoft.com/lifecycle/products/windows-11-home-and-pro) for consumers and [3 years](https://learn.microsoft.com/lifecycle/products/windows-11-enterprise-and-education) …

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