Pros of MediaCreationTool.bat

• Provides a simple and user-friendly way to create a Windows installation media
• Supports both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows
• Allows for customization of the installation media, such as including additional drivers or updates

Cons of MediaCreationTool.bat

• Requires manual download and execution of the script
• May not be as up-to-date as the official Microsoft Media Creation Tool
• Limited to creating installation media, and does not provide additional functionality like LTSC-Add-MicrosoftStore

Code Comparison

LTSC-Add-MicrosoftStore:

$ErrorActionPreference = 'SilentlyContinue'
$ProgressPreference = 'SilentlyContinue'

$Reg = [Microsoft.Win32.RegistryKey]::OpenBaseKey([Microsoft.Win32.RegistryHive]::LocalMachine, [Microsoft.Win32.RegistryView]::Registry64)
$Key = $Reg.OpenSubKey('SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Appx\AppxAllUserStore\Applications\Microsoft.WindowsStore_8wekyb3d8bbwe')

MediaCreationTool.bat:

@echo off
setlocal enabledelayedexpansion

rem Check if running as admin
net session >nul 2>&1
if %errorLevel% neq 0 (
    echo This script requires administrative privileges.
    pause
    exit /b
)

rem Check Windows version
wmic os get Caption | findstr /i "Windows 10" >nul
if %errorLevel% neq 0 (
    echo This script is only for Windows 10.
    pause
    exit /b
)

Pros of KMS_VL_ALL_AIO

• More comprehensive activation solution for various Microsoft products
• Supports both online and offline KMS activation methods
• Regular updates and active community support

Cons of KMS_VL_ALL_AIO

• More complex setup and usage compared to LTSC-Add-MicrosoftStore
• Potential security concerns due to its nature as an activation tool
• May require more frequent updates to maintain functionality

Code Comparison

LTSC-Add-MicrosoftStore:

$Host.UI.RawUI.WindowTitle = "Microsoft Store Installer for Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021"
$ErrorActionPreference = "SilentlyContinue"
$ProgressPreference = 'SilentlyContinue'

KMS_VL_ALL_AIO:

@echo off
set KMS_Emulation=1
set KMS_IP=172.16.0.2
set KMS_Port=1688
set KMS_ActivationInterval=120
set KMS_RenewalInterval=10080

The LTSC-Add-MicrosoftStore script focuses on adding the Microsoft Store to LTSC editions, while KMS_VL_ALL_AIO is designed for activating various Microsoft products using KMS emulation. The code snippets reflect their different purposes and implementation approaches.

Pros of Microsoft-Activation-Scripts

• Offers a wider range of activation options for various Microsoft products
• Provides both GUI and CLI interfaces for user flexibility
• Regularly updated with new activation methods and fixes

Cons of Microsoft-Activation-Scripts

• More complex to use, especially for novice users
• Potentially raises more security concerns due to its activation methods
• Not specifically tailored for LTSC editions of Windows

Code Comparison

LTSC-Add-MicrosoftStore:

$Host.UI.RawUI.WindowTitle = "Microsoft Store Installer for Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021"

Microsoft-Activation-Scripts:

@echo off
mode con cols=98 lines=30
title Microsoft Activation Scripts All-in-One

Both projects use similar techniques to set the console window title, but Microsoft-Activation-Scripts also adjusts the window size for better visibility.

Summary

LTSC-Add-MicrosoftStore is a focused tool for adding Microsoft Store to LTSC editions, while Microsoft-Activation-Scripts is a comprehensive suite for activating various Microsoft products. The former is simpler and more specific, while the latter offers more features but with increased complexity.

Pros of Rufus

• Multi-purpose tool for creating bootable USB drives, supporting various formats and operating systems
• Actively maintained with frequent updates and a large user base
• Open-source project with extensive documentation and community support

Cons of Rufus

• Focused on USB drive creation, not specifically tailored for adding Microsoft Store to LTSC
• Requires more technical knowledge to use for specific tasks like modifying Windows installations

Code Comparison

While a direct code comparison is not particularly relevant due to the different purposes of these projects, we can highlight some key differences in their implementation:

LTSC-Add-MicrosoftStore:

$Host.UI.RawUI.WindowTitle = "Add Microsoft Store for LTSC"

Rufus:

static __inline BOOL CreatePartition(HANDLE hDrive, LONGLONG PartitionOffset, LONGLONG PartitionSize, DWORD PartitionType)

LTSC-Add-MicrosoftStore is primarily written in PowerShell, focusing on Windows-specific modifications. Rufus, on the other hand, is written in C and deals with low-level disk operations for broader compatibility across different systems.