Just copy the original registry file to <Custom\Registry\W10\x64> folder and call the [5] Customize -> Import Registry Settings from Registry File menu.
Which Windows 10 Version are you using? If v1809, removing cortana the search works in Start Menu, Explorer If v1909, removing cortana breaks the search. If v2004, removing cortana the search works in Start Menu, Explorer, the only issue with Start Menu search is the icons aren't displayed properly and only the items present in the start menu are displayed. and also for v2004 if you are using the new CU then you may need to wait for the updated ToolKitHelper.exe for proper component removal.
You can get the Notepad package file from UUP dump site or from the FOD ISO images and then install them using DISM. You can go to File association in Settings->Apps->Default Apps-> - Choose default apps by file type - Choose default apps by file protocol - Set defaults by app
Have added the Deduplication pack for W10 v2004 10.0.19041.1. Check in usual download links, packs folder.
Did you remove "Cortana, StartMenu and Settings Search App" from the "SystemApps Menu" or just "Cortana App" from the "WindowsApps Menu"? Or did you remove both? I am compiling a version, just without the "Cortana App". Then I will be able to test and check if only without the App, but disabling Cortana, this will be resolved.
I doubt that I could be wrong however, a question for you @windows10user is it possible to use "other tools" after using msmg toolkit to slim down even more the iso? @MSMG, a question/request, in the tweeks menu instead of having letters for the tweeks could numbers be used instead? and when the tweek is applied, would it be possible for toolkit to return me to the tweeks menu not the main menu? Majid
I will be testing the new ToolKitHelper also with my 1909 builds. If time allows, I may also try 2004.
I can attest to that. All of the PCs here are on 1809. With Cortana removed search works fine. Even with the search service disable, Bit slower, but works fine.
@MSMG What do you use to edit the toolkit? For my scripting I'm using Notepad++ but I have a bug somewhere that is causing it to crash and Notepad++ has no syntax checking, unless I'm missing something.
Cortana Remove A Mod for ReMoving Cortana Automated @ User Account Craetion Clean Install First Start with no (MayBe) Breaks . . . Craete a CortanaRemove.bat and place following in : PowerShell -NoProfile -ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted -Command "& {Start-Process PowerShell -ArgumentList '-NoProfile -ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted -Command ""Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.549981C3F5F10* -AllUsers| Remove-AppxPackage""' -Verb RunAs}"; Copy CortanaRemove.bat into MSMG Toolkit Moundet Iso Windows Folder . Craete a CortanaRemove.reg and place following in : Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce] "CortanaRemove.bat"="C:\\Windows\\CortanaRemove.bat" Import CortanaRemove.reg into MSMG Toolkit Moundet Iso Registry . For DisableSearchBoxSuggestions for Web Bing Content in Taskbar Create DisableSearchBoxSuggestions.reg and place following in : Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer] "DisableSearchBoxSuggestions"=dword:00000001 So before Craete a User after Clean Install Cortana will be Removed by Windows Legal workflow for all Users . . . but can be ReInstalled also by Windows Legal workflow . Seems MSMG Toolkit is more then Accurat by Removing Windows Apps so There Problems for SearchFunction ! ? For Hiden Cortana TaskBar Dot follow winaero.com/blog/hide-cortana-button-taskbar-windows-10 Tested on Windows 2004 19041.264 RTM
Similar different tools use different methods to remove the components, using more than one tool may cause issues and thus I don't recommend using more than one tool for removing components. I do use 0-9, A-Z for menus since the user won't be having the option to enter the wrong choice/input and so the repetitive call to the menu is avoided.