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        fixes

        No, it only moves the goalpost. Am also unsure LTSC can run anything that Windows can, I’ve seen lots of sofwtare fail only in LTSC, in particular some specific games, or science software with some particular requirements.

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      Because it’s costs money and keeps you with windows. It’s not a good one but it’s a solution to maintain status quo.