Can i remove Biometrics component with Toolkit 8.1 ? It's stupid function of windows 10. I can't even add another finger in windows hello.
You need to use a NSudo Command Prompt as the ToolKitHelper.exe requires TrustedInstaller Privilege for proper functioning. The ToolKit runs with TrustedInstaller Privilege using the NSudo and so when the ToolKitHelper.exe is called within the ToolKit Script it executes properly. WindowsStore and XboxApp won't get removed due to a typo error I have done in the code, it will be available in the next version. You need to use a NSudo Command Prompt as the ToolKitHelper.exe requires TrustedInstaller Privilege for proper functioning. The ToolKit runs with TrustedInstaller Privilege using the NSudo and so when the ToolKitHelper.exe is called within the ToolKit Script it executes properly. If the Source is a Windows 10 RS3 then the present ToolKit can't remove the Biometrics component but you can use the ToolKitHelper.exe specified above to remove the BioEnrollment App. Note: In The ToolKitHelper.exe, the additional components added for removal is for testing purpose and that's why it's not yet been added to the main ToolKit Script.
The ToolKit supports all Windows 10 RS3 versions and Please do integrate the updates first and then remove the components. Follow the Order of usage provided in the First Post or Readme.txt
I check the readme.txt and to set the size and font and screen buffer size but in the next time all will reset again.
Double Click on NSudo.exe found in the Bin\<Arch>\NSudo.exe choose Enable All Privileges and then in the text box type cmd and press enter you will get a command prompt with Trusted Installer Privilege. Now type ToolKitHelper <mount-path> /? to get the list of components and then use ToolKitHelper <mount-path> <component-name> for removal. That's the problem with NSudo prompt it gets reset.
Yes, I did read the readme.txt, but you had the same warning in the readme of version 8.0, and it never triggered antivirus warnings. So 8.1 triggering the anti-virus, combined with the dramatic increase in file size of ToolKitHelper.exe in 8.1 compared to the previous three versions seemed like too much of a coincidence to me. So I felt it appropriate to inform you of this. Better safe than sorry. Thanks for your hard work.
I tried this but still not working. also pls if you check for the reg keys as they are not applying.when adding .tpk it shows added reg keys. when checked on fresh installed those keys not present registery hive. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE--> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\TK_HKLM_SOFTWARE HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM--> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\TK_HKLM_SYSTEM HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT --> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\TK_HKLM_SOFTWARE\Classes HKEY_CURRENT_USER --> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\TK_HKCU HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT --> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\TK_HKU_DEFAULT
Even with the older version few had reported earlier that their AV program is reporting the ToolkitHelper.exe as virus. I used a new version of code protector for the latest version and may be that might be triggering the Defender to report it as a virus. Anyway will check with AV for any issues with the new version and update.
Now The registry hives are Code: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE--> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\TK_SOFTWARE HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM--> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\TK_SYSTEM HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT --> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\TK_SOFTWARE\Classes HKEY_CURRENT_USER --> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\TK_NTUSER HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT --> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\TK_DEFAULT
Hi, thank you for this great tool. I just have one question that I didn't find answer in the readme. If I install windows with components and built-in apps removed, the Windows Update fails to update cumulative patches with error 0x800736b3. is that normal and expected behavior? And if I manage to update WIndows manually via DISM or other tools, is my assumption correct that it will partially reinstall components that I previously removed? How would I go around to removing them from live system? Or is it better/cleaner to just run unpatched Windows and reinstall refreshed images with updates integrated via MSMG from time to time? EDIT: My issue with failing updates may be because I used MSMG on refreshed image which is advised against in first post (I used 16999.125 from december image refresh). The second part of my question still stands though.