1. MSMG

    MSMG MDL Developer

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    It's available now, right now support for integration, customization has been added for W10 v2004, removal support will be added in upcoming versions.

     
  2. onursourtimes

    onursourtimes MDL Novice

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    wow. thank you so much! do you have any ETA for the version that is capable of doing component removal? and 2nd question is if i remove components from 1909 and update to 2004 down the line, will that re-install those components i've removed?
    in other words if i'm looking forward to 2004 should i wait for next toolkit update or take the 1909 route

     
  3. Feartamixg

    Feartamixg MDL Addicted

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    Towards the end of my method, I have run Cleanup (6 > 1) then chosen Apply (6 > 2) - I am asked a question not previously asked in v9.5 and I'm unsure how to respond: Do you want to cleanup Image Windows folder ?

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    MSMG ToolKit - Apply & Save Changes to the Source Images
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    ####Starting Applying & Saving Changes to Source Images########################
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    Do you want to cleanup Image Windows folder ? ['Y'es/'N'o] :
    I am thinking that because I have already done cleanup (6 > 1) I do not need not do it again and choose No?
     
  4. nosirrahx

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    @MSMG

    I have one small bug to report.

    I removed just about everything but importantly for this report I removed Edge and IE and integrated Chromium Edge.

    I am left with a single IE remnant that cannot be deleted due to the ownership and permissions. Once I claimed ownership and changed permission it was deleted without issue:

    C:\Program Files (x86)\Internet Explorer\ie9props.propdesc

    Once this file was deleted the folder was deleted without issue. Other than this insanely minor bug I am experiencing 0 issues.
     
  5. boyonthebus

    boyonthebus MDL Expert

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    Have you successfully installed, and run Windows Sandbox?
     
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  6. nosirrahx

    nosirrahx MDL Expert

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    I am not testing that right now, I am testing removals and browser swapping.
     
  7. MSMG

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    No ETA yet as I'm waiting for the official release of v2004 to know which CU version will it be released with.

    v1909->v2004 is a feature upgrade and yes it will restore all the removed components with new files.

    Even with the present removal method installing any CU later or using WU will restore the removed components for v1909 or v2004.

    Better wait for the next release if removing components.

     
  8. MSMG

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    Yes I have added a choice whether to cleanup the image or skip it and just apply the changes.

    Choose Yes if you want to cleanup or No to skip,

    (6 > 1) is reset base and this is cleaning up of temporary files in Windows folder.

     
  9. MSMG

    MSMG MDL Developer

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    #14350 MSMG, Mar 10, 2020
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    Not yet, when I do fix them it will listed in change log.

    I'm aware of these issues

    - Removing IE breaks the DirectX 9.0c Web Installer and Adobe Photoshop Online Installation.
    - Removing Map Control, the "File Information" item in Photos does not work.
    - Integrating standard games breaks Instagram UWP App.

     
  10. MSMG

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    That file is retained for compatibility reasons.

     
  11. nosirrahx

    nosirrahx MDL Expert

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    What potentially breaks if I remove it?
     
  12. MSMG

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    #14353 MSMG, Mar 10, 2020
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    The ie9props.propdesc file is a property description file and it contains property instructions for Prop-ID, it's an XML file required for compatibility of IE components to run under WOW64 mode, It is also required for Windows Search patterns and to respect SFC /scannow

    I do have retained several other IE files like Windows\system32\iernonce.dll or Windows\system32\iertutil.dll for compatibility of old Intel GPU drivers installation.

     
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    Well, I mean, were the problems confirmed?
     
  14. Feartamixg

    Feartamixg MDL Addicted

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    Should I choose

    6 > 1
    6 > 2 > Y​
    - or -
    6 > 1
    6 > 2 > N​
    -or-
    6 > 2 > Y​

    Slightly confused, as it sounds like I can choose the third option without needed to do 6 > 1.

    Or is the first option the most thorough cleanup and recommended?
     
  15. MSMG

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    Yes DirectX 9.0c, Photoshop and Instagram UWP issues are confirmed, Photos App is yet to be tested.

     
  16. MSMG

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    6 > 1 is Dism /Cleanup-Image /StartComponentCleanup /ResetBase

    6 > 2 > Y/N is about cleaning temporary files like below

    Code:
    $Recycle.Bin
    PerfLogs
    Windows\WinSxS\Backup
    Windows\WinSxS\ManifestCache\*.bin
    Windows\WinSxS\Temp\PendingDeletes
    Windows\WinSxS\Temp\TransformerRollbackData
    Windows\inf\*.log
    Windows\CbsTemp
    
     
  17. JamesT70

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    Hi, first thanks for your work

    I get an error message:
    "ToolKit component removal only work with the below Source OS Images...
    Windows 10 v1909 (10.0.18363.418) Source OS."

    But the changelog list for 9.6 say:
    + Updated the Feature "Remove Windows Component" to support Windows 10 Client v1909 (v10.0.18363.693) Source OS.

    I use this image:
    Windows 10 Pro v1909 (10.0.18363.693) x64 german
     
  18. windows builder

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    use the image 10.0.18363.418 + cumulative update KB4535996
     
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  19. Feartamixg

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    Thank you. I shall do 6 > 1 then 6 > 2 > Y for the most thorough cleanup.

    Awaiting today's CU and SSU before testing new method.