MSMG ToolKit

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  1. zero cool root

    zero cool root MDL Senior Member

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  2. zero cool root

    zero cool root MDL Senior Member

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    Tks..!!

    Firstly, sorry my bad english. I'm from Brazil..!!

    I used RemovePkgList method first and doesn't wok. After I used RemoveAppList method and doesn't work also. Both doesn't work for me from 19041.450 and 19042.450..!!

    From 19041.264 and 19042.264 works fine..!!

    RemovePkgList => OfficeHub
    RemoveAppList => Microsoft.MicrosoftOfficeHub

    Thanks in advance..!!
     
  3. amnester

    amnester MDL Junior Member

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    + Updated the Feature "Remove Windows Component" to support Windows 10 Client v2004/v2009 (v10.0.19041.421/v10.0.19042.421) Source OS.
     
  4. simple-hormiga

    simple-hormiga MDL Novice

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    Works on 19042.450

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  5. Supern00b

    Supern00b MDL Addicted

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    @MSMG: Is it correct that for Windows 8.1 metro app removal we should use Toolkit version 8.8?
    The first page does not explicitly state that, it says "component removal".

    The current version doesn't have the metro app removal option in the menu for Windows 8.1.
    However, the app list template for Windows 8.1 is present in the "lists" folder, do you intent to support metro app removal for W8.1?

    Cheers.
     
  6. Supern00b

    Supern00b MDL Addicted

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    #16150 Supern00b, Aug 22, 2020
    Last edited: Aug 22, 2020
    @MSMG: I found a tiny issue with the integration of PowerShell 7 on Windows 8.1.
    The Toolkit asks for the win7 reg file instead of the w8.1 reg file. I just renamed the reg file to the w7 version and the Toolkit took it, but it needs correction.

    Edit:
    I also found that after integrating updates (not .net 3.5) the pending.xml was created.
    Likely, the way updates are applied to a Windows 8.1 image differs from that in Windows 10.
    I looked at pending.xml and there was a huge list of pending operations, referring to multiple updates.
    It may not be possible to do an offline image cleanup like on Windows 10, or there is a need to filter out all updates that cause the pending.xml file being created.
    But then, WU will offer the missing patches after deploying the image.

    I think in the end it's unavoidable to run cleanup on an online image.
    Thus, the resulting image comes out pretty big, 3.7 GB and that's only the x86 image.

    Cheers.
     
  7. Enthousiast

    Enthousiast MDL Tester

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    rorewe4314 MDL Junior Member

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    #16152 rorewe4314, Aug 22, 2020
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    MSMG,

    Do you know how to disable or uninstall Windows Defender? Can there be problems with these manipulations or not? I'm asking this because MS completely removed the ability to disable Windows Defender!

    p.s
    How dangerous is this threat for system customization?
     
  9. avennis

    avennis MDL Novice

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    First thank you for this great Tool.

    After removing some components no matter which one in W10_2004_Build_19041.388.
    windows update fail on installing this update:

    2020-08 Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Version 2004 for x64-based Systems (KB4566782)

    Is ths a Security update and what make it fail.
    I have tested with unmodified installation and is just installing, is only happening when using your Tool.
     
  10. Tomasz Rudnicki

    Tomasz Rudnicki MDL Novice

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    Hello
    I have question about latest fully supported W10 version and where to download it ?
    When i will update windows all the crap i have removed will be back ?
     
  11. windows builder

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  12. Enthousiast

    Enthousiast MDL Tester

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    Use WHD-W81UI, iirc it does it all automated.
     
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  13. MSMG

    MSMG MDL Developer

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    #16159 MSMG, Aug 23, 2020
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    (OP)
    Those having issues with Component removal and Windows Updates, do use the recommended build while removing components.

    Windows 10 Client v1809(v10.0.17763.1) Source OS.
    Windows 10 Client v1903/v1909 (v10.0.18362.1049/v10.0.18363.1049) Source OS.
    Windows 10 Client v2004/v2009 (v10.0.19041.450/v10.0.19042.450) Source OS.
     
  14. Feartamixg

    Feartamixg MDL Addicted

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    Should I replace these files?
    • 19041.264.200511-0456.VB_RELEASE_SVC_REFRESH_CLIENTENTERPRISE_VOL_X86FRE_EN-GB.ISO
    • 19041.264.200511-0456.VB_RELEASE_SVC_REFRESH_CLIENTENTERPRISE_VOL_X64FRE_EN-GB.ISO
    Have found 19041.450.200808-0726.vb_release_svc_refresh from here - is it good to use?