Disable ResetBase — WHY?

Discussion in 'Windows 10' started by assbutt, Jul 29, 2015.

  1. assbutt

    assbutt Guest

    #1 assbutt, Jul 29, 2015
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    Anyone does know why the f**k this entry is there on a stock W10 Pro install?
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    Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
    
    
    [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SideBySide\Configuration]
    "DisableResetbase"=dword:00000001
    
    
    
    
    
     
  2. LifeIsNotEasy

    LifeIsNotEasy MDL Novice

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    Does it has anything to do with the command

    Dism.exe /online /Cleanup-Image /StartComponentCleanup /ResetBase ??
     
  3. murphy78

    murphy78 MDL DISM Enthusiast

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    #3 murphy78, Jul 30, 2015
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    It might be there for legacy support. I have no problem resetbase'ing a pre-installed or post-installed system, both online and offline.
     
  4. aj7749

    aj7749 MDL Novice

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    #4 aj7749, Jul 30, 2015
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    After "dism ... /ResetBase" there is no way to revert a bad update.

    Edit: "dism ... /ResetBase" makes all previously installed updates permanent. Updates installed afterwards can still be uninstalled until you issue another "dism ... /ResetBase", ... and so on. This command is like setting up a new 'checkpoint'.
     
  5. assbutt

    assbutt Guest

    Is this entry related to the inability to remove install files for unused features? I’m too afraid to check on my main system and do not bother firing up a VM.
     
  6. Mr.X

    Mr.X MDL Guru

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    Microsoft and its infinite wisdom :rolleyes:

    resetbase.png

    Two damn progress bars... wth?