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Re:Microsoft kills official way to activate Windows 11/10 wi... by EAtmULFO on Saturday January 03, 2026 @04:46PM (#46481969)
Server 2022 > Windows 11 for desktop OS. No bloatware, less garbage, almost identical driver and application support.
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Re:Microsoft kills official way to activate Windows 11/10 wi... by hasperdi on Saturday January 03, 2026 @05:47PM (#46482516)
Why Windows Server 2022, not 2025? Can't the latter be used as desktop OS?
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Re:Microsoft kills official way to activate Windows 11/10 wi... by andix on Saturday January 03, 2026 @04:48PM (#46481985)
An expensive solution.
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Re:Microsoft kills official way to activate Windows 11/10 wi... by Retr0id on Saturday January 03, 2026 @04:59PM (#46482124)
Well, only if you pay for it
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Re:Microsoft kills official way to activate Windows 11/10 wi... by layer8 on Saturday January 03, 2026 @05:05PM (#46482180)
It EOLs in October this year, however.
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Re:Microsoft kills official way to activate Windows 11/10 wi... by jasomill on Saturday January 03, 2026 @05:50PM (#46482533)
Server 2025, then?

Though admittedly $1,176/16 cores is a bit steep for a desktop OS, and don't forget the CALs if you plan to use file sharing or Remote Desktop (or third party alternatives like Steam Remote Play).

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Re:Microsoft kills official way to activate Windows 11/10 wi... by EAtmULFO on Saturday January 03, 2026 @06:11PM (#46482747)
Security updates through 2031. I'd rather not worry about added "features" introducing yet more bugs.
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Re:Microsoft kills official way to activate Windows 11/10 wi... by layer8 on Sunday January 04, 2026 @02:59PM (#46491601)
Only with Extended Support, which you get for free.
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