1. inTerActionVRI

    inTerActionVRI MDL Expert

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    You will need to learn to mount registry hives then about every hive and how to change the registry commands for your hive lod mount point.

    Code:
    :: Mounting Image Registry for Offline Editing
    reg.exe load HKLM\TK_COMPONENTS "%~1\Windows\System32\config\COMPONENTS" %_NUL12%
    reg.exe load HKLM\TK_DEFAULT "%~1\Windows\System32\config\default" %_NUL12%
    reg.exe load HKLM\TK_NTUSER "%~1\Users\Default\ntuser.dat" %_NUL12%
    reg.exe load HKLM\TK_SOFTWARE "%~1\Windows\System32\config\SOFTWARE" %_NUL12%
    reg.exe load HKLM\TK_SYSTEM "%~1\Windows\System32\config\SYSTEM" %_NUL12%
    
    Ex:
    for HKLM\SOFTWARE
    In Toolkit is HKLM\TK_SOFTWARE

    for HKCR
    In Toolkit is HKLM\TK_SOFTWARE\Classes

    for HKLM\SYSTEM
    In Toolkit is HKLM\TK_SYSTEM

    for HKCU\Software
    In Toolkit you can use:
    HKLM\TK_DEFAULT\Software
    HKLM\TK_NTUSER\Software

    It took me a long time to learn this. Why didn't I get straight to the point?
    In your case, if you focus, you learn quickly.
    You'll have to take a look at these substitutions that the code makes. To return to commands for direct use.

    Basically, the ones I showed you will be the ones you will use. And, if you want the creation of new users to bring your changes, you will have to load the file ":\Users\Default\ntuser.dat" and execute the commands to apply the changes you want to apply, in your user use as in the Default User.

    For direct use in an installed Windows you will only need to load this ntuser.dat from Default User.

    Ex: search in Toolkit.cmd code for:
    Code:
    if "%Tweak%" equ "Disable3RDPartyApps"
    
     
  2. MrNico98

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    Hello everyone. I have a problem with Win11 23h2, every time I try to lighten it up as I have done so far the iso does not start and crashes on screen "Wait a moment" solution? Toolkit 13.5 and 13.6 same error
     
  3. inTerActionVRI

    inTerActionVRI MDL Expert

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    Yes, only specific.
    The specific build.spbuilds are in changelog.txt file in toolkit*.7z pack.
     
  4. MrNico98

    MrNico98 MDL Junior Member

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    The selected source image build does not support custom component removal,
    However it supports DISM component removal. For component removal, use Remove
    Windows Components using Package List (DISM Method) menu.

    what it does means?
     
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    Jingzin MDL Addicted

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    viper_-_17 MDL Novice

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    Read me changelog.txt
     
  7. Cristhian

    Cristhian MDL Novice

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    removing cortana breaks settings search, it doesnt happen with dism removal, only with custom
     
  8. house3272

    house3272 MDL Novice

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    I don't remember seeing that before so it must have been added in the past few months.
    But I think this bit in the README is relevant:
    @inTerActionVRI
    Question about this, I always start with 22h2 Media Creation Tool image.
    Which would imply that it's not compatible, but it still worked fine.
    Is that because I integrated the update packages before trying component removal?
    Or should it not actually work?
     
  9. inTerActionVRI

    inTerActionVRI MDL Expert

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    This can cause problems with Windows Update and mainly not correctly remove the components selected for removal.

    I also used it this way several times. But currently I use the .1 builds generated through the UUP dump App.
    It's called an App, but it's the UUP dump website used locally, on your machine.

    Read more and download here:
    https://forums.mydigitallife.net/th...11-uups-with-ease.75052/page-241#post-1780639
     
  10. raptorddd

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    #26471 raptorddd, Oct 18, 2023
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    @inTerActionVRI
    last time i used msmg toolkit it was with the old menu selection
    now it has a description of component removal.
    + keep cpmponent
    - component will be removed
    * this means its locked? or its required.? i remeber seeing explanation but could not find it.

    and another question...
    lets say i spent 1 hour carefully reading and selecting components.. made my choices and am ready to start removal.. BUT .. lets sayin 2 days i decide to make another iso qith the same components ive used before...
    once i spent lots of time selecting components is there a way i can export the list of the selected components. so nect time i want to use the same and create new iso i dont have to go thru all components again.?

    cant remove winsat- kernel debugger- error reporting.? they have *
    mmmmm? why it cant be removed.?

    Store Experience Host (Microsoft.StorePurchaseApp)
    The Store Experience Host is a core component of the Windows Store that allows users to purchase and download apps, games, and other
    content from the store. It is a separate app from the Windows Store app itself, and it is responsible for handling the actual
    purchase and download process.
    Depends on : Microsoft .NET Native Framework 2.2, Microsoft .NET Native Runtime 2.2, Microsoft Store Core,
    Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 UWP Runtime

    this component.. if no microsoft account is used you cant download anything.. but if removed can it still update apps that are already installed. like the store itself.?
     
  11. Jingzin

    Jingzin MDL Addicted

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    #26472 Jingzin, Oct 18, 2023
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    * means you select C just before selecting windows component removal option and you u select or select options to block or unblock. It's actually a coool thing because of if you select edge to be installed after you mark it in option C other components it needs will be locked so you won't make mistake.
     
  12. inTerActionVRI

    inTerActionVRI MDL Expert

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    Is this a great question?

    I tell you one thing: I don't sign up for any account on the MS Store. However, I go to the store and update everything that is installed manually. And it works, if Windows Update is disabled correctly.
    But I have to check my list, whether I remove this component or not. If not, this needs testing.
     
  13. inTerActionVRI

    inTerActionVRI MDL Expert

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    I spent the whole month in testing, integrating the recent updates (for W11 22621.1) from MS... Along with removing components via the ToolkitHelper Method (Menus or Lists)...

    Every week I was waiting for something to be fixed by MS in the next update. But I believe it was a premeditated change.

    For me, the last one that worked was the update to 22621.2283.

    All others 2359 2361 2428 2500, if I try to remove any component, the start menu, taskbar and settings are broken.

    Does this happen to everyone of you too?
    If so, we have to wait for the release of MSMG.

    Note: All tests were performed on a VM.
     
  14. Jingzin

    Jingzin MDL Addicted

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    Found an easy way to disable windows 11 22h2 updates, if you like me like to keep ms store and dont want to perm remove windows update services just disable it for as long as you want without any sfc /scannow errors because of you will get error if you sc delete waasmedic.

    go to system32 find WaasMedicSvc.dll go to Properties security security tab, advanced change owner to yourself then go back and remove permissions for Trusted installer.

    open autoruns as admin type update uncheck BITS Usosvc wuauserv Dosvc also disable delete everything uso wuauserv from taskscheduler, no more updates or autoupdates. if you need to download something from store then again autoruns and mark back BITS Dosvc wuauserv install whatever you need then disable bits etc the same goes for updates
     
  15. raptorddd

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    #26476 raptorddd, Oct 18, 2023
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    its not very clear to me.. when you mention i selected C.? so you saying theres is a way for me to removed winsat but tooklkit has some sort of fail safe so that way you wont remove a component that will break something else.. and that is option C..??



    UPDATE
    ok i now see a option C compatibility wich i can remove and it allows mwe to remove winsat =kernel debugger ect..
     
  16. raptorddd

    raptorddd MDL Addicted

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    right i also manually update in windows store for apps that are installed and i do not use mcst account either..
    thanks
     
  17. Jingzin

    Jingzin MDL Addicted

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    im only saying that if something is marked as * down where you mark windows components for removal you should go back from remove windows components and select option C there you can mark or unmark things that are later blocked or not in option select windows components for removal.
     
  18. inTerActionVRI

    inTerActionVRI MDL Expert

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    Use [C] Compatibility Menu option.
    Check it in Remove Menu or Remove Components Menu.



    EDIT:
    Have you ever found...

    It's all right then!
     
  19. raptorddd

    raptorddd MDL Addicted

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    yeah go it..
    thank you both jingzin too.