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"Windows is great… you only need to… install the IoT version using Rufus"

Oh and tweak 24 settings with these powershell scripts, and better run them after every update to ensure they weren't changed back on purpose. Otherwise, totally hassle free.

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Nope. I tweaked one setting via the GUI (to get the taskbar back to the left where it rightfully belongs). Literally everything else I've left as-is. The IoT edition doesn't come with any bloatware and Rufus does a couple of other tweaks automatically.

But you should, if you have any self-respect.</privacy>

I don't think there are any privacy related settings to tweak. The IoT version doesn't have any of the bloat. It's pretty much like Windows 7 but with a slicker interface.

Telemetry still needs to be turned off.

Also there are silly things that windows does, like hide file extensions.

Now you’re pulling at straws

LTSC IoT version has the bullshit stripped out so it's a viable OS. Also, it's not sold to regular people, only companies can buy it for some reason.

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