{"id":175952,"date":"2025-02-18T11:39:57","date_gmt":"2025-02-18T16:39:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/?p=175952"},"modified":"2026-01-02T10:08:45","modified_gmt":"2026-01-02T15:08:45","slug":"install-windows-11-ltsc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/install-windows-11-ltsc\/","title":{"rendered":"How to install Windows 11 LTSC in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul class=\"sum\">\n<li>Windows 11 LTSC is designed for long-term stability with minimal changes and feature updates arriving every 2\u20133 years, and security updates throughout support.<\/li>\n<li>Available only through volume licensing, with evaluation ISOs offered by Microsoft.<\/li>\n<li>It&#8217;s best suited for enterprise, embedded, and specialized devices, not general consumers.<\/li>\n<li>Clean installation via USB is required, with limited upgrade paths from consumer editions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The process to install Windows 11 LTSC (Long-Term Servicing Channel) is identical to any other version of the operating system. The difference is in the features and experiences you receive through the lifecycle of the Long-Term Servicing Channel.<\/p>\n<h4>What is Windows 11 LTSC?<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/windows\/whats-new\/ltsc\/whats-new-windows-11-2024\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Windows 11 LTSC<\/a> is another version of the operating system with the same characteristics, but it is tailored for specialized devices that require long-term stability and minimal changes.<\/p>\n<p>Unlike other versions that receive annual feature updates, the LTSC version is updated approximately every 2-3 years, focusing on security and critical updates without introducing new features that might disrupt system stability.<\/p>\n<p>Microsoft offers two variants of the LTSC version, including Windows 11 Enterprise LTSC and Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC.<\/p>\n<p>Also, as part of the experience, feature updates are not mandatory, meaning you can use your original installation for as long as that release is supported. The Windows 11 Enterprise LTSC is usually supported for five years, while the IoT Enterprise edition is supported for ten years.<\/p>\n<h4>Can I install modern apps and Microsoft 365 on Windows 11 LTSC?<\/h4>\n<p>This release doesn&#8217;t include built-in apps that may require major upgrades, such as the common default apps like the Microsoft Store.<\/p>\n<p>As a result, it&#8217;s not possible to install apps from the Store unless you install the Microsoft Store manually. The LSTC comes with <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/tag\/microsoft-edge\">Microsoft Edge<\/a> pre-installed as part of the default setup. However, you can easily uninstall the browser from the <strong>&#8220;Installed apps&#8221;<\/strong> settings page.<\/p>\n<p>Also, it&#8217;s possible to use Microsoft 365 apps (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), but consider that these apps will require regular updates that may disrupt the experience.<\/p>\n<h4>Can I install Windows 11 LTSC on my PC?<\/h4>\n<p>Yes, you can install Windows 11 LTSC on your computer, but there are a few caveats. First, Microsoft doesn&#8217;t offer the LTSC version for regular consumers. The company only makes this release available through its volume licensing program for large organizations.<\/p>\n<p>As you can see, acquiring a legitimate copy is difficult but not impossible. However, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/download-windows-11-ltsc-iso-file\/\">download the evaluation copy of Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC<\/a> from the Microsoft servers.<\/p>\n<p>Although you can install this version of the operating system on virtually any computer, you&#8217;ll typically find this release on thin clients, medical devices, point-of-sale systems, banking devices, and others.<\/p>\n<h4>Is Windows 11 LTSC for gaming and daily use?<\/h4>\n<p>While some users have reported a good experience using LTSC for gaming due to its streamlined nature, it&#8217;s primarily designed for enterprise and specialized use cases. Personal users might miss out on the latest features and enhancements found in consumer editions.<\/p>\n<h4>Can I upgrade from a previous LTSC or consumer version to Windows 11 LTSC?<\/h4>\n<p>Upgrading from an older LTSC version to Windows 11 LTSC is possible but requires careful planning. It&#8217;s recommended to consult Microsoft&#8217;s official guidelines to understand the upgrade path and any potential implications.<\/p>\n<p>Although it might be possible to upgrade from Windows 11 Home or Pro to Enterprise LTSC, you can only keep your files. The process won&#8217;t transfer your settings or apps. If you plan to use the LTSC version, you should upgrade by performing a <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/clean-install-windows-11\/\">clean installation of the operating system<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4>How does Windows 11 LTSC handle security updates?<\/h4>\n<p>Although Windows 11 LTSC doesn&#8217;t receive feature updates as often as other editions, it receives regular security updates and critical fixes throughout its lifecycle, ensuring systems remain protected against emerging threats without introducing new features that could affect stability.<\/p>\n<h4>What are the hardware requirements for Windows 11 LTSC?<\/h4>\n<p>The hardware requirements for Windows 11 LTSC align with those of the <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/windows-11-system-requirements\/\">standard Windows 11 release for consumers<\/a>, including the need for TPM 2.0, Secure Boot, and specific processor models.<\/p>\n<p>Windows 11 Enterprise LTSC hardware requirements:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Processor:<\/strong> 1GHz (2 Cores)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Memory:<\/strong> 4GB<\/li>\n<li><strong>Storage:<\/strong> 64GB<\/li>\n<li><strong>Storage type:<\/strong> SSD, HDD, SSHD, eMMC, SD, USB<\/li>\n<li><strong>Firmware:<\/strong> UEFI<\/li>\n<li><strong>TPM:<\/strong> TPM 2.0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Secure Boot:<\/strong> Enabled<\/li>\n<li><strong>DirectX:<\/strong> DirectX 12<\/li>\n<li><strong>Display:<\/strong> 9-inch, 720p<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC hardware requirements:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Processor:<\/strong> 1GHz (2 Cores)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Memory:<\/strong> 4GB<\/li>\n<li><strong>Storage:<\/strong> 64GB<\/li>\n<li><strong>Storage type:<\/strong> SSD, HDD, SSHD, eMMC, SD, USB<\/li>\n<li><strong>Firmware:<\/strong> UEFI or BIOS<\/li>\n<li><strong>TPM:<\/strong> TPM 2.0 (Optional)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Secure Boot:<\/strong> Enabled (Optional)<\/li>\n<li><strong>DirectX:<\/strong> DirectX 10 or higher (Optional)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Display:<\/strong> Custom size<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These system requirements are for Windows 11 24H2 LTSC and higher releases.<\/p>\n<p>In this <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/tag\/how-to\">guide<\/a>, I will cover every step to install Windows 11 LTSC on your computer.<\/p>\n<div id=\"tip-box\"><span><strong>Important:<\/strong> This process will delete everything on your device. It&#8217;s recommended that you make a <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/backup-windows-11-external-usb-drive\/\">full backup of your computer<\/a> before proceeding. You&#8217;ve been warned.<\/span><\/div>\n<h2>Clean install Windows 11 LTSC in 2026<\/h2>\n<p>Using a USB flash drive is the easiest and most reliable way to perform a clean installation of Windows 11 LTSC. Although when using the consumer version of the operating system, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/create-bootable-windows-11-usb-install-media\/\">create a bootable USB<\/a> using the Media Creation Tool, Command Prompt, Rufus, or other third-party tools, when using the LTSC version, you can only use the Command Prompt method or a third-party tool like Rufus.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, you will have to provide the Windows 11 LSTC ISO file to create the installer.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">You&#8217;ll also have to <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/change-boot-order-windows-11\/\">ensure that<\/a><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/change-boot-order-windows-11\/\"> your computer can boot from a USB<\/a>. This requires changing the <strong>UEFI (also known as BIOS) <\/strong>settings. Since every computer is different, check your manufacturer&#8217;s support website for specific steps on accessing and adjusting these settings.<\/p>\n<h3>Windows 11 LTSC install from USB<\/h3>\n<p>To do a clean install of Windows 11 LTSC from USB, use these steps:\u00a0<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/rufus-create-bootable-windows-11-usb\/\">Start the PC with the <strong>Windows 11 USB flash drive<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Press any key to continue.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Choose the installation language and format.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-164827\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/language-option-windows-11-24h2-setup.webp?resize=718%2C562&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 24H2 setup language option\" width=\"718\" height=\"562\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/language-option-windows-11-24h2-setup.webp?w=718&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 718w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/language-option-windows-11-24h2-setup.webp?resize=300%2C235&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/language-option-windows-11-24h2-setup.webp?resize=150%2C117&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 718px) 100vw, 718px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next\u00a0<\/strong>button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Choose the keyboard and input method.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-164826\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/keyboard-setup-windows-11-setup.webp?resize=719%2C565&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 setup keyboard option\" width=\"719\" height=\"565\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/keyboard-setup-windows-11-setup.webp?w=719&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 719w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/keyboard-setup-windows-11-setup.webp?resize=300%2C236&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/keyboard-setup-windows-11-setup.webp?resize=150%2C118&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 719px) 100vw, 719px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the <strong>&#8220;Install Windows 11&#8221;<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-164828\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/install-windows-11-24h2-setup-option.webp?resize=720%2C565&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Install Windows 11 24H2 option\" width=\"720\" height=\"565\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/install-windows-11-24h2-setup-option.webp?w=720&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 720w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/install-windows-11-24h2-setup-option.webp?resize=300%2C235&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/install-windows-11-24h2-setup-option.webp?resize=150%2C118&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Check the <strong>&#8220;I agree everything&#8221;<\/strong> option to confirm that this process will delete everything on the computer.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>&#8220;I don&#8217;t have a product key&#8221;<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-164808\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-dont-have-product-key-option_result.webp?resize=720%2C566&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"I don't have a product key\" width=\"720\" height=\"566\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-dont-have-product-key-option_result.webp?w=720&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 720w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-dont-have-product-key-option_result.webp?resize=300%2C236&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-dont-have-product-key-option_result.webp?resize=150%2C118&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the <strong>&#8220;Windows 11 Enterprise LTSC&#8221;<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-175966\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/windows-11-ltsc-edition-selection.webp?resize=717%2C564&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 Enterprise LTSC edition selection\" width=\"717\" height=\"564\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/windows-11-ltsc-edition-selection.webp?w=717&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 717w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/windows-11-ltsc-edition-selection.webp?resize=300%2C236&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/windows-11-ltsc-edition-selection.webp?resize=150%2C118&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 717px) 100vw, 717px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Accept<\/strong> button<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select each partition on the hard drive where you want to install Windows 11 and click the <strong>Delete<\/strong> button. (Usually,\u00a0&#8220;Drive 0&#8221; is the drive that contains all the installation files.)<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-164809\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-install-delete-partition_result.webp?resize=720%2C566&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 24H2 partition setup\" width=\"720\" height=\"566\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-install-delete-partition_result.webp?w=720&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 720w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-install-delete-partition_result.webp?resize=300%2C236&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-install-delete-partition_result.webp?resize=150%2C118&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the hard drive (Drive 0 Unallocated Space) to install the operating system.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-164830\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/choose-partition-clean-install-windows-11-setup.webp?resize=720%2C566&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Clean install Windows 11 24H2 on unallocated space\" width=\"720\" height=\"566\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/choose-partition-clean-install-windows-11-setup.webp?w=720&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 720w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/choose-partition-clean-install-windows-11-setup.webp?resize=300%2C236&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/choose-partition-clean-install-windows-11-setup.webp?resize=150%2C118&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Install<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-175958\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/windows-11-ltsc-install.webp?resize=717%2C562&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 LTSC install option\" width=\"717\" height=\"562\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/windows-11-ltsc-install.webp?w=717&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 717w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/windows-11-ltsc-install.webp?resize=300%2C235&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/windows-11-ltsc-install.webp?resize=150%2C118&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 717px) 100vw, 717px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Choose your region setting on the first page of the <strong>out-of-the-box experience (OOBE) <\/strong>after the installation.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-164824\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/oobe-language-windows-11-24h2.webp?resize=827%2C620&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 24H2 OOBE region\" width=\"827\" height=\"620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/oobe-language-windows-11-24h2.webp?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/oobe-language-windows-11-24h2.webp?resize=300%2C225&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/oobe-language-windows-11-24h2.webp?resize=765%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 765w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/oobe-language-windows-11-24h2.webp?resize=150%2C113&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Yes<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select your keyboard layout setting.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-164819\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-oobe-keyboard-layout.webp?resize=827%2C620&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Keyboard layout\" width=\"827\" height=\"620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-oobe-keyboard-layout.webp?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-oobe-keyboard-layout.webp?resize=300%2C225&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-oobe-keyboard-layout.webp?resize=765%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 765w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-oobe-keyboard-layout.webp?resize=150%2C113&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Yes<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the<b> Skip <\/b>button if you do not need to configure a second layout.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click on <strong>&#8220;Sign-in options.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-175959\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/windows-11-ltsc-sigin-options.jpg?resize=827%2C620&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 LTSC Sign-in options OOBE\" width=\"827\" height=\"620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/windows-11-ltsc-sigin-options.jpg?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/windows-11-ltsc-sigin-options.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/windows-11-ltsc-sigin-options.jpg?resize=765%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 765w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/windows-11-ltsc-sigin-options.jpg?resize=150%2C113&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"tip-box\"><span><strong>Quick note:<\/strong> You can continue by creating a Microsoft account, but I&#8217;ll assume you want to set up the LTSC version because you don&#8217;t like the bloatware that comes with the consumer version of the operating system, and as a result, you also don&#8217;t want to use Microsoft account to set up this installation.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>&#8220;Domain join instead&#8221;<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-175960\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/domain-join-instead-windows-11-ltsc.webp?resize=827%2C620&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Domain join instead option\" width=\"827\" height=\"620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/domain-join-instead-windows-11-ltsc.webp?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/domain-join-instead-windows-11-ltsc.webp?resize=300%2C225&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/domain-join-instead-windows-11-ltsc.webp?resize=765%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 765w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/domain-join-instead-windows-11-ltsc.webp?resize=150%2C113&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Confirm your local account username.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-175961\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/windows-11-ltsc-local-account.webp?resize=827%2C620&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 LTSC local account creation\" width=\"827\" height=\"620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/windows-11-ltsc-local-account.webp?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/windows-11-ltsc-local-account.webp?resize=300%2C225&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/windows-11-ltsc-local-account.webp?resize=765%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 765w, 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https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/windows-11-ltsc-account-password.webp?resize=300%2C225&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/windows-11-ltsc-account-password.webp?resize=765%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 765w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/windows-11-ltsc-account-password.webp?resize=150%2C113&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Confirm the password.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Complete the three security questions to recover your account if you forget your password.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-175963\" 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100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Choose your privacy settings.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next<\/strong> button again.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Accept<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-175964\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/windows-11-ltsc-privacy-settings-oobe.jpg?resize=827%2C620&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 LTSC privacy settings from OOBE\" width=\"827\" height=\"620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/windows-11-ltsc-privacy-settings-oobe.jpg?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, 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You will also need to reinstall your applications, apply your configurations, and <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/activate-windows-11\/\">activate the setup<\/a> by providing the required product key.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>You may also need to check the Task Manager to confirm whether any device drivers need updating. Finally, it&#8217;s recommended that you <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/uninstall-update-windows-11\/\">manually check for and download any system updates<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here&#8217;s everything you need to know about and how to proceed with the installation of Windows 11 LSTC.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":175968,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2426,23],"tags":[97,19,2715,2576],"class_list":["post-175952","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-features","category-windows","tag-difficulty-level-advanced","tag-how-to","tag-windows-11","tag-windows-help"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How to install Windows 11 LTSC in 2026 - Pureinfotech<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Entire process to perform a clean installation of Windows 11 LSTC and details you need know before starting to use the LSTC version.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/install-windows-11-ltsc\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"How to install Windows 11 LTSC in 2026 - Pureinfotech\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Entire process to perform a clean installation of Windows 11 LSTC and details you need know before starting to use the LSTC version.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/install-windows-11-ltsc\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Pureinfotech \u2022 Windows 10 &amp; 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