1. mhussain

    mhussain MDL Senior Member

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    make sure that windows updates medic service is completely disabled.
    reg value 4
    then you can set windows updates service to manual, then doo test.
     
  2. inTerActionVRI

    inTerActionVRI MDL Expert

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    #15762 inTerActionVRI, Jun 30, 2020
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    I only have Windows Update Service in manual, the others I kept set to disabled. But I will check this option, as I may never have configured it. So downloads from the Windows Store are back up and running. Until this moment.

    Edit: Checked. WaaSMedicSvc is set to 4 (disabled) and wuauserv set to 3 (manual), allows the functionality of downloads and updates in the Windows Store to remain in operation.


    At the moment, I am performing more tests because I had problems with wifi in the 2004 H1 versions. That had not occurred in the 1909 H2.
    The Diagnostic Policies Service - DPS is set to Automatic, but does not run. It breaks and does not allow connection to any type of network.

    Can anyone confirm if they had this problem? I think it might be related to the removal of the Wi-Fi Network Manager. Just a hypothesis.
     
  3. mhussain

    mhussain MDL Senior Member

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    does windows narrator function for you correctly?
    could you post the package list you used to slim down your image?
    i'm worried that a few items that I removed in the past scrood my narrator?
    so had to remake the image.
     
  4. mhussain

    mhussain MDL Senior Member

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    I did not remove ease of access theams windows backup system restore,
    corse just cause narrator did not work does not mean that the hole image was borked due to me being blind I could not tell so scrapped the image and started anew.
    as to your wifi-manager item I did not remove that sorry.
     
  5. bpars

    bpars MDL Novice

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    Anyone have a link for 20H2 ISO download?
     
  6. coleoptere2007

    coleoptere2007 MDL Guru

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    You're not in the right section to ask. Here we are speaking of MSMG toolkit.
     
  7. inTerActionVRI

    inTerActionVRI MDL Expert

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    You have to maintain what is related to Speech Recognition. The speech updates must be kept enabled.

    I will do the following: I will post the list of what I kept.

    And, you tell me what else is possible to remove. And, I tell you if it's interesting or not.

    Consider the fact that I left an option to remove components related to games and gameplay. And, another option to remove the Mixed Reality pack, but it seems that it no longer comes in the 2004 versions.

    Note: Keep in mind that there are several components that can be obtained from the Windows Store.

    Here is the list of the components maintained.
    Code:
    InternetExplorer
    
    GameExplorer
    SnippingTool
    SpeechRecognition
    WindowsMediaPlayer
    WindowsPhotoViewer
    WinSAT
    
    AssignedAccess
    FaceRecognition
    LocationService
    PicturePassword
    PinEnrollment
    
    HomeGroup
    MultiPointConnector
    RemoteAssistance
    
    EaseOfAccessThemes
    EasyTransfer
    FileHistory
    SecurityCenter
    SystemRestore
    WindowsBackup
    WindowsSubsystemForLinux
    
    AADBrokerPlugin
    BioEnrollment
    CBSPreview
    ECApp
    FileExplorer
    LockApp
    NarratorQuickStart
    ParentalControls
    PeopleExperienceHost
    QuickAssist
    SettingSync
    SmartScreen
    Win32WebViewHost
    WindowsDefender
    WindowsMixedReality
    WindowsReaderPDF
    XboxGameCallableUI
    
    3DViewer
    AdvertisingXaml
    Alarms
    Calculator
    Camera
    CommunicationsApps
    DesktopAppInstaller
    FeedbackHub
    GetHelp
    Getstarted
    HEIFImageExtension
    MixedRealityPortal
    OfficeOneNote
    People
    Photos
    ScreenSketch
    SolitaireCollection
    SoundRecorder
    StickyNotes
    VP9VideoExtensions
    WalletService
    WebMediaExtensions
    WebpImageExtensions
    WindowsStore
    XboxApp
    XboxIdentityProvider
    YourPhone
    ZuneMusic
    ZuneVideo
    
     
  8. bpars

    bpars MDL Novice

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    Great tool thanks
     
  9. What would you recommend in 2020 for privacy. Would you recommend I use the latest version of LTSC 2019 with MSMG to remove some privacy components or use LTSB 2016? I heard 2016 is better because the cortona is separate from the start menu and task bar.
     
  10. blr

    blr MDL Novice

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    Hi, Thanks for the tool. I have some issues. Pls correct me if am doing anything wrong.
    Base Image:- en_windows_10_business_editions_version_2004_updated_may_2020_x64_dvd_aa8db2cc.iso
    Windows 10 Pro selected.

    1)Tool v10.1,
    Removed unwanted package's using RemovePkgsList toolkit method.
    Removing was fast.

    Issues: Not able to install CU update manually/ using update also. Other security updates, Driver updates work's fine. Only CU update issue. Giving error

    "There were some problems installing updates, but we'll try again later. If you keep seeing this and want to search the web or contact support for information, this may help: (0x800f0988)"

    When exporting wim image, DISM using 100% of CPU power. Is it normal

    2)Tool v10.0 with Updated Toolkit.cmd
    Removed unwanted packages' using RemovePkgsList toolkit method.
    Only issues is very slow removal. Took me an hour.

    Every thing works properly. CU update works manually/ using update service also.
    Is their any specific routine to follow in v10.1 .

    Thanks.
     
  11. letmeout

    letmeout MDL Novice

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    RaiyvaN make easy, add a list what is placed in Remove list
     
  12. kuroda

    kuroda MDL Senior Member

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    ...Using the list [3] Remove with toolkithelper in 20H2 ,ONEDRIVE HAS NOT BEEN REMOVED!
     
  13. rorewe4314

    rorewe4314 MDL Member

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    MSMG, Some problems with uninstalling SmartScreen and Defender

    Internet Explorer 11 Messages while downloading files:
    Windows Defender SmartScreen is Turned off
    Windows Defender SmartScreen Scanning files

    RemovePkgsList
    Code:
    ToolKitHelper:SecurityCenter
    ToolKitHelper:SmartScreen
    ToolKitHelper:WindowsDefender
    ToolKitHelper:WindowsStore
    p.s
    I did an analysis to remove packages, some defender packages were not removed (2-3 in total) from the system. This is due to ToolKitHelper.
    Why are you adding the rest?
     
  14. inTerActionVRI

    inTerActionVRI MDL Expert

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    Removal list maintaining general functionality and Accessibility
    Code:
    AdobeFlashForWindows
    FirstLogonAnimation
    CEIP_SQM
    UnifiedTelemetryClient
    WiFiNetworkManager
    WindowsInsiderHub
    StepsRecorder
    ContentDeliveryManager
    EdgeDevToolsClient
    MapControl
    OneDrive
    RetailDemoContent
    SecureAssessmentBrowser
    SkypeORTCBingWeather
    MapsMessaging
    OfficeHub
    OneConnect
    SkypeApp
    KernelDebugging
    WindowsErrorReporting
    DeviceLockdownPaint
    WindowsToGo
    Wordpad
    Paint3D
    Print3D
    
    Mixed Reality Pack - Removal List
    Code:
    WindowsMixedReality
    3DViewer
    MixedRealityPortal
    
    Prerequisite Features to run W7 and ModernUI Games and Solitaire - Removal List
    Code:
    GameExplorer
    WinSAT
    WindowsSubsystemForLinux
    AADBrokerPlugin
    XboxGameCallableUI
    SolitaireCollection
    XboxApp
    XboxIdentityProvider
    
     
  15. GrEaTwArRiOr

    GrEaTwArRiOr MDL Novice

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    i have the same issue on 10.1 CU failed to install "There were some problems installing updates, but we'll try again later. If you keep seeing this and want to search the web or contact support for information, this may help: (0x800f0988)"

    i am pulling my hair i tried manually download the CU still failed can you please elaborate how did you update CU

    i have just left these component on RemovePkgsList toolkit method and implement edge chromium,powershell7 and some tweaks
    FirstLogonAnimation
    SnippingTool
    Calculator
    DesktopAppInstaller
    ScreenSketch
    WindowsStore

    please advise

    thanks.
     
  16. blr

    blr MDL Novice

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    Hi, Issue's not fixed. Waiting for the solution.
    Some workaround is , use v10.0 version with the updated toolkit.cmd file. It worked properly. But will take more time for removal.

    Thanks.
     
  17. Yanta

    Yanta MDL Senior Member

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    Anyone have any idea how to get the recent codec bug fixes if you don't have access to the Microsoft Store? Also, can these "out of band" updates be integrated into the image with the toolkit?
     
  18. MSMG

    MSMG MDL Developer

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    Check the removal menus in the Toolkit, the dependencies are specified next to the component names.

    Also in readme.txt do check under known issues to see if any components are required for some non Microsoft applications.

     
  19. MSMG

    MSMG MDL Developer

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    Since we are removing the components and not disabling them, the First Logon Animation files/registry entries are removed and the GPO settings won't be having any effect on it.