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[Clanger]

if the hardware is not so new LTSC 2019 is still a good build and lighter than LTSC 2021.

not a lot between the two to be honest at first glance.

 

[AeonX]

not a lot between the two to be honest at first glance.

For you who use barebones services maybe not but I noticed that by default LTSC 2021 (21H2) has more services running by default and more dependencies for features. For example, screen brightness control on latops and night light need more services running in the background than LTSC 2019 (1809).

 

[Clanger]

LTSC 2021 (21H2) has more dependencies for features.

not a problem depending on how you work. if you go for light removals only(trimming the fat) and tweak the rest you will be ok.

 

[Clanger]

unfortunately even for old hardware Win10/11 is almost mandatory.

almost. can you strike lucky with sound cards/usb audio devices which is my thing.

Realteks audio drivers/software are massive so i prefer a usb audio interface.

Here are some usb audio interfaces and usb dac's known to work(factory supported) with 7 and 8.1
Cambridge Audio DacMagic 100, DacMagic 200 maybe
ESI MAYA44 eX PCIe Audio Interface.
Focusrite Scarlett Solo(3rd gen)
Lexicon Alpha - i use this
Tascam - nearly all current range are w7/8.1 capable

Anything gaming orientated by Creative and others are practically guaranteed to be w10/11 only.

 

[Clanger]

Windows Defender can Significantly Impact Intel CPU Performance.
performance loss has been reported by owners of Intel Core 8th, 9th, 10th and 11th Gen, both desktop and mobile CPUs, on both Windows 10 and Windows 11. AMD processors are not affected.