Customize Menu Import Custom StartMenu Layout from XML File Note: This will blank your StartMenu, sometimes don't work for me. But in CustomToolkit For W11 I put a scheme that implements the replacement of startmenu.bin With several combination options for display in the Start menu. Spoiler: Readme.txt "DefaultStartMenuLayout.bin" Has only pinned shortcuts for non-removables. File Explorer and Settings. That is why I selected it as Default. 1. Choose any file within Templates folder; 2. Copy it to Main ".\Bin\StartMenuLayoutBIN" folder; 3. Rename it to "CustomStartMenuLayout.bin". Note: If the file "CustomStartMenuLayout.bin" is present, the file "DefaultStartMenuLayout.bin" will be ignored. You can simply create your template (adding, removing and arranging the order of the pinned shortcuts) directly in your Start Menu. When your customization is ready, copy the "start.bin" file that was instantly overwritten, into the folder "%LocalAppdata%%\PackagesMicrosoft.Windows.StartMenuExperienceHost_cw5n1h2txyewy\LocalState". And put the newly generated "start.bin" renamed as "CustomStartMenuLayout.bin" into the ".\Bin\StartMenuLayoutBIN" folder. .\Toolkit\Bin\StartMenuLayoutBIN\Templates DefaultStartMenuLayout FileExplorer Settings [DEF4132D].bin start empty [9846A051].bin start FileExplorer IExplorer MsEdge MsStore [8A11646C].bin start FileExplorer MsEdge MsStore [1EF1857D].bin start FileExplorer MsEdge [2BBD8C33].bin start FileExplorer MsStore [A34D61BB].bin start FileExplorer UWPCalc [305193CB].bin start FileExplorer Win32Calc UWPCalc [DD286358].bin start FileExplorer Win32Calc [7FC309BA].bin start FileExplorer [0D17D92F].bin start Terminal SandBOX FileExplorer IExplorer MsEdge MsStore StickyNotes Notes UWPCalc [46598F8D].bin start Terminal SandBOX FileExplorer IExplorer MsEdge MsStore StickyNotes Notes Win32Calc UWPCalc [DD19B2ED].bin start Terminal SandBOX FileExplorer IExplorer MsEdge StickyNotes Notes UWPCalc MsStore [2AEB95AE].bin start Terminal SandBOX FileExplorer MsEdge MsStore UWPCalc StickyNotes Notes [95A4C0EA].bin start Terminal SandBOX FileExplorer MsEdge StickyNotes Notes UWPCalc MsStore [FA715075].bin start Terminal SandBOX FileExplorer MsEdge StickyNotes Notes Win32Calc UWPCalc MsStore [5229F5AC].bin
Code: GamingApp XboxClient XboxGameCallableUI XboxGameOverlay XboxGamingOverlay XboxIdentityProvider XboxSpeechToTextOverlay XboxTCUI These are the components I believe I need to KEEP and shall be adding to my list to enable Xbox App to work properly.. I would also welcome input from @MSMG before I test, if he doesn't mind.
Import Custom StartMenu Layout from XML File didn't work. @MSMG I removed all windows apps. But Clipchamp and Get Started still appear after install new windows 11 22h2
1. In CustomToolkit package, Choose any file within ".\Bin\StartMenuLayoutBIN\Templates" folder; 2. Rename to start.bin 3. Copy and replace it to Main "%LocalAppdata%\PackagesMicrosoft.Windows.StartMenuExperienceHost_cw5n1h2txyewy\LocalState" folder; 4. Restart. You can change the start menu manually. Then enter the item 4 folder and save your personalized start.bin. When you change your menu Start.bin is saved automatically. When you start the system after a clean installation the icons that appear are just suggestions. They will only be installed through the store if you click. After a few minutes or hours, these recommendations icons will disappear.
It seems to me that @hiepbg is primarily interested not in the personalization of the Start menu, but in the need to get rid of self-installing unwanted applications. That is, in this case, you can apply the setting: [4] Customize -> [8] Apply Tweaks -> [В] Disable Automatic Download and Install of 3rd Party Apps And remove the ContentDeliveryManager component responsible for installing them. And of course it will get rid of unwanted auto-installation of Teams, if it is also needed: [4] Customize -> [8] Apply Tweaks -> [C] Disable Automatic Download and Install of Microsoft Teams App
@MSMG I hope you are well sir, after toolkit v12.3, please take a rest. sir. would it be possible to add the folowing? at some point in time? if it is possible I would be greatful. p.s doo you keep a list of possible components or stepps you will perform in the development cycle of the toolkit? exammple for next release? Microsoft-Windows-DataCenterBridging commenly used for enterprize situations Microsoft-Windows-DirectoryServices-ADAM-Client and friends? this also is commenly used in the enterprize space also, Microsoft-Windows-HVSI used in enterprize. it is also called. Microsoft Defender Application Guard Microsoft-Windows-Host-Guardian-Deployment-merged-Package and friends used in the enterprize part of something called shielded vms? last one I promis Microsoft-Windows-IIS-WebServer and friends. more commenly used in the enterprize space could be used in normal situations if you were to delv in to web development or setting up a web server. thank you for at least takeing a look in these. Majid
@MSMG I am getting error everytime I remove components. I have tried removing components from 19044.1766 and 22621.1 ISO. and both time the same error. I change my PC and on a freshly installed windows, the same error with toolkit 12.3. I am only removing components, nothing esle. Here is my list of remove components: Code: EdgeChromium FirstLogonAnimation GameExplorer LockScreenBackground ScreenSavers SoundThemes SpeechRecognition Wallpapers WindowsThemes WindowsTIFFIFilter WinSAT OfflineFiles OpenSSH RemoteDesktopClient RemoteDifferentialCompression SimpleTCPIPServices TelnetClient TFTPClient WindowsMail AssignedAccess CEIP FaceRecognition KernelDebugging LocationService PicturePassword PinEnrollment UnifiedTelemetryClient WiFiNetworkManager WindowsErrorReporting WindowsInsiderHub HomeGroup MultiPointConnector OneDrive RemoteAssistance RemoteDesktopServer RemoteRegistry WorkFoldersClient AccessibilityTools DeviceLockdown EaseOfAccessCursors EaseOfAccessThemes EasyTransfer FileHistory Magnifier Narrator OnScreenKeyboard ProjFS SecurityCenter StepsRecorder StorageSpaces SystemRestore WindowsBackup WindowsFirewall WindowsSubsystemForLinux WindowsToGo Wordpad AADBrokerPlugin AccountsControl AddSuggestedFoldersToLibraryDialog AppResolverUX AssignedAccessLockApp AsyncTextService BioEnrollment CallingShellApp CapturePicker CBSPreview ContentDeliveryManager CredDialogHost ECApp Edge EdgeDevToolsClient FileExplorer FilePicker LockApp MapControl NarratorQuickStart NcsiUwpApp OOBENetworkCaptivePortal OOBENetworkConnectionFlow ParentalControls PeopleExperienceHost PinningConfirmationDialog PrintDialog QuickAssist RetailDemoContent SearchApp SecureAssessmentBrowser SettingSync SkypeORTC SmartScreen WebcamExperience Win32WebViewHost WindowsDefender WindowsMixedReality WindowsReaderPDF WindowsStoreClient XboxClient XboxGameCallableUI XGpuEjectDialog 3DViewer AdvertisingXaml Alarms BingWeather CalculatorApp Camera CommunicationsApps Cortana DesktopAppInstaller FeedbackHub GetHelp Getstarted HEIFImageExtension Maps MixedRealityPortal OfficeHub OfficeOneNote Paint3D People Photos ServicesStoreEngagement ScreenSketch SkypeApp SolitaireCollection SoundRecorder StickyNotes StorePurchaseApp WalletService WebMediaExtensions WindowsStoreApp XboxApp XboxGameOverlay XboxGamingOverlay XboxIdentityProvider XboxSpeechToTextOverlay XboxTCUI YourPhone ZuneMusic ZuneVideo
@MSMG, the scripts for CAB and MSU file downloads have been updated. Please, replace those obsolete ones who are present in the Packs folder in the Toolkit package. Take a look at the launching code by the nSudo. And, I believe we have to put Genicsatrt and Start.cmd back, for those who will have problems. It is difficult, initially, people get used to a new way of doing things. I suggest it is good to keep the 2 options. I am using for 19044.1766 in daily use, I am not having problems with direct execution of Toolkit or CustomToolkit. But I decided to give more attention to this code based on what I prepared for the Context Menu for "Run As Trusted Installer by nSudo and PowerRun". Script "RunAs-TrustedInstaller_AutoDownload.cmd" within the Custom Toolkit package. I put today, in this script a Fix for Native "Run As Administrator" who corrects WorkingDirectory. This causes many errors in scripts that do not have a CD /D "%~dp0" as a precaution. In new code there are 2 options for the nSudo and the same options for the "MinSudo" of "NanaRun" and "PowerRun" if you want to put in the Bin folder. Code: @echo OFF if exist "%SystemROOT%\SysWOW64" (set "HostArchitecture=x64") else (set "HostArchitecture=x86") ::=================================================================== :: Getting Admin Rights by Run Script as Trusted Installer with nSudo or MinSudo rem >nul 2>&1 KTMutil.exe || ( >nul 2>&1 reg.exe query HKU\S-1-5-19 || ( title Run "%~nx0" Script as Trusted Installer with nSudo... rem title Run "%~nx0" Script as Trusted Installer with MinSudo... if exist "%~dp0Bin\%HostArchitecture%\nSudo.exe" ( rem if exist "%~dp0Bin\%HostArchitecture%\MinSudo.exe" ( rem for %%# in ("%~f0") do (Start "%%~nx#" /I %~dp0Bin\%HostArchitecture%\PowerRun.exe /WD:"%%~dp#" "%%~f#" %*) rem cmd.exe /X /R for %%# in ("%~f0") do (Start "%%~nx#" /I %~dp0Bin\%HostArchitecture%\PowerRun.exe /WD:"%%~dp#" "%%~f#" %*) for %%# in ("%~f0") do (Start "%%~nx#" /I "%~dp0Bin\%HostArchitecture%\nSudo.exe" -U=T -P=E -CurrentDirectory=%%~dp# "%%~f#" %*) rem cmd.exe /X /R "for %%# in ("%~f0") do (Start "%%~nx#" /I "%~dp0Bin\%HostArchitecture%\nSudo.exe" -U=T -P=E -CurrentDirectory=%%~dp# "%%~f#" %*)" rem for %%# in ("%~f0") do (Start "%%~nx#" /I "%~dp0Bin\%HostArchitecture%\MinSudo.exe" -U=T -P=E -CurrentDirectory=%%~dp# "%%~f#" %*) rem cmd.exe /X /R "for %%# in ("%~f0") do (Start "%%~nx#" /I "%~dp0Bin\%HostArchitecture%\MinSudo.exe" -U=T -P=E -CurrentDirectory=%%~dp# "%%~f#" %*)" ) else ( echo. echo. echo.Run "%~nx0" Script from Toolkit's folder. echo. pause ) exit ) ::=================================================================== title "%~nx0" Script - Running As Trusted Installer by nSudo. rem title "%~nx0" Script - Running As Trusted Installer by MinSudo. set "version=v12.3" Sent an 2022-06-23 New CustomToolkit updated file attached in the link above and in my signature.
@MSMG is there a reason as to why component removal is disabled for - Windows 7,8.1,10 v1507/v1511/v1607/v1703/v1709/v1803? would it be possible to restore it? found that in the readme. Majid
graver.x I tried several times and all without success. With version Toolkit_v12.2, everything is fine.