MSMG ToolKit

@inTerActionVRI
hi,
thanks for your answers
the partition layout for my machine I would like,
the hole disk taken up with the install.
as much of the disk for the os install, the remainder for required boot items.
Majid

 

For Windows 10?
If yes, then I'll make one for you whenever I'm on my system but mind you it will be risky as it will wipe the entire hdd/ssd partition structure period

 

windows 10, yes.
and no worries, the file name of my iso will be labled.

 

Okay will DM you

 

Hi @MSMG, @inTerActionVRI,

Here are a few bug reports to keep you productive during the boring summer days after the recent release:

1., Selecting [A] All Windows Apps from Remove [8] Windows Apps leaves [04] + Calculator App active with a + sign.

2., Toolkit.cmd refers to the following line 3 times: Do you want to remove it & continue, one of them would be the DVD folder not being empty, when I try to extract from .iso, however, upon selecting "y" to remove the content, the folder stays exactly as it was.
You can verify this quickly by not providing the answer for "Enter the ISO Image filename without .iso" yet and checking the DVD folder, and furthermore the question is asked again when you provide an invalid filename that exits this option and you go back to do it again.
I did not see any actual deletion command in Toolkit.cmd after the question is being asked (3 times, but there may be similar instances for other questions)

 

As far as I can tell, v13.4 is basically v13.3 with some tweaks to the script and the updated ToolKitHelper to support the current stable versions of Windows. Perhaps v13.3 is perfect for you because you don't fully understand something in v13.4, despite them being almost the same.

It isn't wrong to have an opinion. But to make remarks like yours (as you have done in this thread) without detailing your issues makes you sound rude. Fine, you might be frustrated that v13.4 works a little differently, but ask in this thread and I'm sure somebody will help you. There's no excuse to be rude.

I would argue that it is mandatory to use the latest version, otherwise you might introduce old bugs into your build. Also the latest versions usually have support for the current stable builds of Windows - using an old version of the ToolKit on a current version of Windows wouldn't be viewed as good practice.

I am not being childish or trying to impose on you. I am addressing you quite politely, but feel free to report any of my posts which you feel that my tone isn't to your liking.

 

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@MSMG, You can add wallpapers to the iso, if it were ai in what pack and what format should they be png, bmp, jpg

 

First of all @FriedTempe you was the one that come here and ask some questions, second this is a project that is not only maintained by the @MSMG team but by many people like the ones you offended @inTerActionVRI and many others who constantly improve the code and post in this forum. If you don't like the answer of @inTerActionVRI or any answer from the persons here just ignore, but first of all, we only want respect and you disrespect a lot of people who use, report and provide feedback to @MSMG. The fact @MSMG is the developer doesn't mean that MSMG team cannot implement code from the community or any place that has a code that could make his work a lot easier. So, if you want question anything, you're welcome, but come here and offend people like you did, is better get out. Because we do not need you or any of your arrogance here. We only want positive people who respect each other and also provide as much as information they can, like many of us @MSMG has his life and need a break to stay with his family and also take some rest. If you're bored with something, don't put this anger feeling in us, but in the right people and we do not deserve receive this feeling from or anyone else.

We all want help each other, want to know how to fix this, that and bla bla bla.... If our question is already answered, the moderators, the community has totally freedom to reply with the question answered earlier. And when @inTerActionVRI says that is up to you use or not v13.4 is because is you that will decide, not me or him or anyone in this forum. We just say the decision is yours, and @MSMG provide the changelog and the changes, if you didn't see is not our fault, it's yours.

You will decide is good to use or not, if v13.3 is good for you, awesome!
But this doesn't give to you the rights to offend everybody in this forum.

 

You can take the data in the "Template" files, in the "\Bin\Lists\Templates*" folder, to fill these files mentioned by you with your preferences.

 

Why is your signature file empty ?

 

Locate the portion of code below and replace:

Spoiler: from:

Code:

if /i "!MenuChoice!" equ "A" (
    set "C_3DViewer=-"
    set "C_AdvertisingXaml=-"
    set "C_Alarms=-"
    set "C_BingWeather=-"
    set "C_Camera=-"
    set "C_CommunicationsApps=-"
    if "%ImageBuild%" geq "19041" if "%ImageBuild%" leq "19045" set "C_Cortana=-"
    set "C_DesktopAppInstaller=-"
    set "C_FeedbackHub=-"
    set "C_GetHelp=-"
    set "C_Getstarted=-"
    set "C_HEIFImageExtension=-"
    set "C_Maps=-"
    if "%ImageBuild%" geq "17763" if "%ImageBuild%" leq "18363" set "C_Messaging=-"
    if "%ImageArchitecture%" equ "x64" set "C_MixedRealityPortal=-"

Spoiler: to:

Code:

if /i "!MenuChoice!" equ "A" (
    set "C_3DViewer=-"
    set "C_AdvertisingXaml=-"
    set "C_Alarms=-"
    set "C_BingWeather=-"
    set "C_CalculatorApp=-"
    set "C_Camera=-"
    set "C_CommunicationsApps=-"
    if "%ImageBuild%" geq "19041" if "%ImageBuild%" leq "19045" set "C_Cortana=-"
    set "C_DesktopAppInstaller=-"
    set "C_FeedbackHub=-"
    set "C_GetHelp=-"
    set "C_Getstarted=-"
    set "C_HEIFImageExtension=-"
    set "C_Maps=-"
    if "%ImageBuild%" geq "17763" if "%ImageBuild%" leq "18363" set "C_Messaging=-"
    set "C_Wallet=-"
    if "%ImageArchitecture%" equ "x64" set "C_MixedRealityPortal=-"

 

You will have to go to "Integrate" - "Custom Features Menu" and use the "Custom Files" option.

Add your files in the folder \Custom\Files\W11\x64\Windows\Web\Wallpaper\Windows
You can create a specific folder with your Screens like:
\Custom\Files\W11\x64\Windows\Web\Backgrounds

Wherever you like. After install, you go to configs and select your folder for sliding your wallpapers.

About de file that windows accept. You can manually make the folder in your current system and test. jpg and bmp works as always. You need to test png files.

 

Hi @bala1,

Thank you for the feedback.

I wish to see an updated Toolkit.cmd file along with the other reported issue resolved uploaded, which is accessible for everyone, just like how it was over the weekend.
Debugging such things I could do myself as well, but since I am no maintainer, I prefer to follow their methods.
The only exception for this would be if the application was not usable, and I had to make it work.
Besides, 04 does work for unselecting Calculator, and I also kept this app actually.
It was more about making one step closer to perfection.

Nevertheless, thank you for your effort.

 

So it is. I still don't see the point. But everything is fine... Rest assured that I was only momentarily very angry because of the disrespect.

I appreciate the empathy, but don't feel sad no. That happens. And always each part will be defending something.

 

Hi @MSMG,

Thank you for the explanation.
In this case I think it would have made more sense to pose the question once a valid path for the .iso was entered, as this way it just discards the input for it when path validation fails.
More importantly, it would be nice to have an error message for an invalid path stating that "Could not locate <full_path_to_what_was_entered>" with a "pause" added right after so the user has the chance to read it, as right now we are just silently returned to the main menu.

Another thing is that is see some inconsistencies for instance how applying registry tweak works: in some cases you need to press a button after processing was done, other times it just reloads the menu automatically.
Would it be possible to adjust it, preferably to always wait for a key press event so it is possible to see what was happening?
I think I have seen it elsewhere (component removal or maybe for Apply menu option) too, but I can't recall it exactly.

While neither of these things are making much of a difference in terms of functionality, I think they would still enhance the quality of the Toolkit in an observable way.

 

@MSMG
Is there a file to put the win 11 taskbar in win 10 and put it in the ISO and if there is, in which folder or Pack should it be put.
Thank you

 

@MSMG ,
In Toolkit v13.4 lines 2094~2101：

Code:

if "!Unattend_Password!" neq "" (
    echo.
    if "!Unattend_AutoLogon!" equ "Disabled" echo.  [L]  ^(!Unattend_AutoLogon!^) Automatic Logon [Default Option]
    if "!Unattend_AutoLogon!" equ "Enabled" echo.  [L]  ^(!Unattend_AutoLogon!^) Automatic Logon
)
echo.
if "!Unattend_Theme!" equ "Light" echo.  [T]  ^(!Unattend_Theme!^) Theme [Default Option]
if "!Unattend_Theme!" equ "Dark" echo.  [T]  ^(!Unattend_Theme!^) Theme

The content in parentheses in this section does not actually need to reference variables, which actually creates localization challenges as well.
Suggested changes:

Code:

if "!Unattend_Password!" neq "" (
    echo.
    if "!Unattend_AutoLogon!" equ "Disabled" echo.  [L]  Disabled Automatic Logon [Default Option]
    if "!Unattend_AutoLogon!" equ "Enabled" echo.  [L]  Enabled Automatic Logon
)
echo.
if "!Unattend_Theme!" equ "Light" echo.  [T]  Light Theme [Default Option]
if "!Unattend_Theme!" equ "Dark" echo.  [T]  Dark Theme

After localization:

Code:

if "!Unattend_Password!" neq "" (
    echo.
    if "!Unattend_AutoLogon!" equ "Disabled" echo.  [L]  禁用自动登录 [默认选项]
    if "!Unattend_AutoLogon!" equ "Enabled" echo.  [L]  启用自动登录
)
echo.
if "!Unattend_Theme!" equ "Light" echo.  [T]  浅色主题 [默认选项]
if "!Unattend_Theme!" equ "Dark" echo.  [T]  深色主题

AND @inTerActionVRI , IMCK's Chinese Simplified localization is in the works, and self-testing is expected after the ToolKit v13.4 localization is complete