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Re:Windows 10 is bringing ads to File Explorer – how to turn... by LeoPanthera on Saturday March 18, 2017 @09:00PM (#13904485)
The LTSB edition is supposed to be this version, except it still includes the ads for OneDrive, so who knows what they're doing.
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Re:Windows 10 is bringing ads to File Explorer – how to turn... by criddell on Saturday March 18, 2017 @09:27PM (#13904593)
Consumers can't buy that edition though.
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Re:Windows 10 is bringing ads to File Explorer – how to turn... by LeoPanthera on Saturday March 18, 2017 @09:32PM (#13904612)
Right. For consumers, there is no version of Windows 10 where telemetry can be switched off.

I use the "Shutup10" tool to disable everything can be disabled, but I don't use Windows 10 as my everyday OS.

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Re:Windows 10 is bringing ads to File Explorer – how to turn... by HeavenBanned on Sunday March 19, 2017 @12:08AM (#13905119)
For people who like dead comments: get the Windows (N) LTSB Enterprise edition. It's not _just_ the LTSB edition.

Some perks to note of:

* No bloatware

* Updates every 60-90 days (as opposed to the oppressive every 5-7 days); choice to reboot auto or not.

* No Windows Media Player

* No MSFT Edge; Only Windows Explorer classic

* Classic calculator

* No Windows App Store

* No background apps

* No upselling shenanigans annoying my experience

* No MSFT cloud

* Cortana is removed completely not disabled

* Mission-critical updates only...avoids needless flair in favor of stable security.

* Never seen an ad ever.

All in all, I would highly recommend it. For those that can see dead comments: you're welcome.

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Re:Windows 10 is bringing ads to File Explorer – how to turn... by drdaeman on Sunday March 19, 2017 @08:55AM (#13906781)
I've noticed there's a "vouch" button for dead comments, and I believe your comment is informative.

Although, problem is, this edition is just not available to mere mortals... well, legally. As far as I understand, it requires Volume Licensing, which may not be available for individuals (depends on reseller and jurisdiction, I guess - most probably won't bother to deal with non-companies at all) and, AFAIK, requires to purchase at least 5 licenses.

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