| Metric | Stock 22H2 (w/ updates) | Integral Edition 5371 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 2.1 GB | 1.6 GB | | Background processes | 135 | 98 | | Boot time (to desktop) | 22 seconds | 17 seconds | | C: Drive space after install | 28 GB | 21 GB |
. While this build includes patches up to January 2025, it will not receive new official security updates unless the user enrolls in a paid Extended Security Updates (ESU) Missing Protections
| Feature | Official Microsoft ISO | Integral Edition 2025.1.15 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 2-4 hours of downloading | Zero (fully updated to Jan 2025) | | Runtime libraries | Missing (must install each manually) | Pre-installed | | Installation time | 45 minutes + updates | 25 minutes (ready to use) | | Combined ISO size | Two separate ISOs (~10GB) | Single file (~7.2GB) | | Extraneous apps | Full bloatware (Candy Crush, etc.) | Minimal, optional removal script |
❌ You require strict Microsoft SHA-2 signed ISOs (use official Media Creation Tool), or you are running a nuclear power plant SCADA system (stick with LTSC stock).
| Metric | Stock 22H2 (w/ updates) | Integral Edition 5371 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 2.1 GB | 1.6 GB | | Background processes | 135 | 98 | | Boot time (to desktop) | 22 seconds | 17 seconds | | C: Drive space after install | 28 GB | 21 GB |
. While this build includes patches up to January 2025, it will not receive new official security updates unless the user enrolls in a paid Extended Security Updates (ESU) Missing Protections
| Feature | Official Microsoft ISO | Integral Edition 2025.1.15 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 2-4 hours of downloading | Zero (fully updated to Jan 2025) | | Runtime libraries | Missing (must install each manually) | Pre-installed | | Installation time | 45 minutes + updates | 25 minutes (ready to use) | | Combined ISO size | Two separate ISOs (~10GB) | Single file (~7.2GB) | | Extraneous apps | Full bloatware (Candy Crush, etc.) | Minimal, optional removal script |
❌ You require strict Microsoft SHA-2 signed ISOs (use official Media Creation Tool), or you are running a nuclear power plant SCADA system (stick with LTSC stock).