Yes the steps are correct. And yes as said in my previous post, it's due to the code-protection added to the ToolKit's removal program which takes more time to process and execute and now the MUI data for v1809 has increased due to in-depth removal and so it has increased the time it takes to execute.
I understand, but is my Cleanup step needed at such an early stage? If it is best to do a cleanup Thank you. I wanted to be sure that the additional Cleanup step was needed so early in the process.
When I tested the cleanup image only after the component removal the DISM gave error and so re-tested it again by doing the cleanup one time before the removal and then the post removal image cleanup worked properly. So this early step was added.
I see. I am still testing right now and I need to redo my work because of typo when using your Toolkit.
I didn't realize that if I integrate windows updates after removing components to my image (18362.1) all my components come back. I thought only windows update will restore all my components I removed. Does this mean that we are stuck with 18362.30?
This is now my updated method, yet to test in virtual machine though: Spoiler: METHOD Extract ISO (1 > 3) Select source (1 > 1) (also mount boot and recovery images) Integrate Win32 calculator (3 > 3 > B) Cleanup (6 > 1) Remove all metro apps (4 > 1 > 7 > 8) Remove Connect, Onedrive, People, Skype, Store, Xbox, Game bar, Xbox ID (4 > 1 > 6 > E/N/P/T/Z/1/2/3) Apply SSU and CU updates (3 > 4 > 2 > 1 > 4) Apply setup media update (3 > 4 > 2 > 2) Tweaks for Task View, App Downloads, Photo Viewer (5 > 5 > B/D/J) Cleanup (6 > 1) Apply changes to image (6 > 2) Rebuild (6 > 1) Convert WIM to ESD (2 > 4) Make ISO (7 > 1)
ok so its my first time using program.. and to be sure this image wont work Image : Install.wim Image Index No : 6 Image Name : Windows 10 Pro Image Description : Windows 10 Pro Image Architecture : x64 Image Version : 10.0.18362 Image Service Pack Build : 239 Image Service Pack Level : 0 Image Build : 18362 Image Edition : Professional Image Flag : Professional Image Installation Type : Client Image Default Language : en-US if i need to download.. 10.0.18362.30 1903 should i go for the 1809 instead.? another question the program will allow me to remove stuff. just the program alone right.?... so the packs are optional.?? or are the packs required or added so you dont have to install them later.?
Yes it's by design the new update method used for v1903, the CU will restore the removed components. Need to workout any best method to keep WU working and also make sure the component don't get restored.
@MSMG do I add the cumulative and security updates after having removed the components, or before? I didn't do it earlier because the toolkit works only on .1 and .30 with the 1903 ISO Also, will test out the Photoshop cloud installer bug in a while.
Make sure you read all the info in readme.txt for v19H1 - W10 v19H1 (18362) the support version is 18362.1 or 18362.30 - Removed components will be restored once the Windows Update is used or the updates are installed manually. and this by the new update mechanism the MS has implemented for v19H1. For Integration of Drivers and Updates, removing of components you don't need the packs folder. For Integration of Language Packs, Feature Packs you need the Pack folder. v1809 is working fully and the removed components don't get restored upon using WU or manual updates installation.
For v19H1 right now both offline integration or online installation of updates will restore the removed components. Yes do test the Photoshop issue.
I did the customize first, before doing the remove part. However, I did a clean up after integration before either customizing and removing components. Will this matter when I do the final clean up before applying/rebuild source?
@MSMG it turns out that if all the components are removed, then the cumulative update cannot be integrated?
Ya it seems that for 1903 not much has changed since v9.3.2. Hopefully MSMG can fix the restore problem
I can't seem to use the packagelist. All I get are messages saying that each component has already been removed Here's an example Removing ToolKitHelper:Calculator Package The specified package has already been removed
@MSMG I have tested both ways, with Edge removed first, and then IE + Edge as second, and Photoshop's cloud installer works just fine. Both tests have been done on Oracle's VM VirtualBox. I will test on my physical machine and will report back, with the latest ISO i've made.