<p>The latest Insider preview build of Windows 10, the Redstone 5 offers a new Windows version you can choose during the Setup.</p>
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<p>Windows 10 S version has been removed as it can now be applied to regular Windows installation as a <span style="text-decoration: underline;">mode</span>. Initially, Windows 10 S was targeted for schools and small business.</p>
<p>Regardless the fact that Win 10 S has not been completely removed, Microsoft decided to replace Windows 10 S with another successor called <strong>Windows 10 Lean</strong>. This &#8220;<strong>Lean</strong>&#8221; installation is around 2GB smaller than Windows 10 Pro. Unlike other Windows installation, Win 10 Lean is missing many things like MMC management console, desktop wallpapers, Registry Editor and more.</p>
<p>It does not apply the same restrictions as the &#8220;<strong>S</strong>&#8221; version as it is capable of running traditional Win32 apps and Universal Windows Programs from the Windows store.</p>
<p>It is yet to be announced for who this &#8220;Lean&#8221; version of Windows is actually intended for? It could be targeted for the embedded market, ATM&#8217;s, cash registers etc. Microsoft still has not commented this &#8220;Lean&#8221; Windows version.</p>
<p>It appears that &#8220;Lean&#8221; might not be the final branding as once installed the system still shows Windows 10 S.</p>
<p>Microsoft&#8217;s Build developer conference is coming up in a few weeks when we&#8217;ll probably get more information on this topic.</p>