1. mhussain

    mhussain MDL Senior Member

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    @MSMG,
    how do you locate components for removal?
    do you go through files/settings of windows 10 and the toolkit helper file removes spisific files/reg keys?
    manually?
    have been curious for along time.
     
  2. mhussain

    mhussain MDL Senior Member

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    @MSMG
    hi,
    would it be possible to remove windows storage sence?
    would it be possible to remove the disk defragment utility?
    would it be possible to remove the component dep, Data Execution Prevention?
     
  3. ocean1985

    ocean1985 MDL Novice

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    Hello,
    When Windows is updated in the future, does the removed component get reinstalled?
     
  4. Supern00b

    Supern00b MDL Addicted

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    From the readme:
    Cheers.
     
  5. inTerActionVRI

    inTerActionVRI MDL Expert

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    If you remove "content delivery manager" you may be able to break something on the OOBE installation screens. But it is very good to disable some options so that bloat apps are not installed after the clean installation of Windows.

    Wi-Fi sense is related to that wi-fi sharing scheme. The function allows other people to log into your Wi-Fi network automatically, without needing the password. For security reasons, only your Outlook.com, Skype or Facebook contacts can enjoy this convenience.

    I don't know how to answer you about your other doubts.

    Yes. Currently I disable windows update and download the versions updated by UUP-Dump that already creates the updated ISO. I had no more problems related to the integration of updates. I started using it last week and it became my best option.
    Then, with the updated ISO, I customize with the Toolkit.
     
  6. inTerActionVRI

    inTerActionVRI MDL Expert

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    #16346 inTerActionVRI, Sep 9, 2020
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    https://forums.mydigitallife.net/threads/msmg-toolkit.50572/page-793#post-1606110

    Sent an 2020-09-09 updated file in the post above.

    I facilitated the steps in the menu [6] Apply.
    When it finish a step, it goes back to Menu "[6] Apply". Only when you finish the Rebuild Step that goes back to the Main Menu.

    Some aesthetic changes were made just to display the message "Mounting Image Registry ..." and "Un-Mounting Image Registry".

    Fixed the Menus that had the options reversed.

    Since I am doing this, I have already been reviewing the Custom Menus and I saw that after @MSMG added PowerShell7 to the menu, I forgot to change the information about which items are Integrated in the Custom Option. So, I also added PowerShell7 to be integrated into the "Integrate Custom Selected ..." options
    Code:
    ===============================================================================
                    MSMG ToolKit - Integrate Windows Features Menu
    ===============================================================================
    
      [A]   Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5
      [B]   Microsoft Edge Chromium Browser
      [C]   Microsoft Win32 Calculator
      [D]   Windows Accessibility Braille
      [E]   Windows Media Feature Pack
      [F]   Windows Portable Devices
      [G]   Windows PowerShell 7.0
      [H]   Open Secure Shell (SSH) Client & Server
      [I]   Microsoft Default Metro Apps
      [J]   Microsoft Office Desktop UWP Apps
      [K]   Microsoft DaRT 10.0 Tools
      [L]   Microsoft DirectX 9.0c
      [M]   Microsoft Games
      [N]   Windows Sidebar
      [O]   Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime
    
      [S]   Integrate Custom Selected L M O C G
      [Z]   Integrate Custom Selected L   O C G
    
      [X]   Go Back
    ===============================================================================
    
    Enter Your Choice :
    

    Merged with new MSMG Toolkit 10.4

    Now, with @MSMG suggestions, the removal menu doesn't show there options for ISO sources integrated with new cumulative or feature updates, is fixed.
    ex:
    18362.1016
    18363.1016

    Merged with new MSMG Toolkit 10.3

    Added: Show info in Source Menu when you have already selected your source.

    Merged with new Toolkit 10.2


    Some improvments:

    When you selected any option to remove all components and decided to return by answering "no" for some reason. You would always return to the Main Menu. In the Custom Toolkit when you answer "no" you are returned to the menu you were in.

    In previous Custom Toolkits I couldn't see a way to maintain the Original "Apply Tweaks Menu" without increasing the code size.

    But thanks to the changes that @MSMG made in the new version, it opened my eyes and I managed to put both menus. The original "Apply Tweaks Menu" back and the "Custom Apply Tweaks Menu".

    The problem was that when deciding to apply a tweak individually, fall into the system of applying all tweaks by answering questions. But now this is fixed.

    There was an error with an extra quote in the Edge removal lines, for some Custom Removal to make Specific Editions. First I thought about correcting it just by removing the extra quote. But I changed my mind and simply put it to remove the Edge directly on the command line to remove multiple components at once.

    I decided to make some changes mainly in the "Gamer Edition" (more components removed that can be added through the Windows Store), so I made changes in the other "Custom Editions" as well. But not in the "Accessibility Edition".

    I put some pauses in the custom integration steps "Integrate Custom Selection 8 7 6 5" so that you can see what happens.

    Fixed a registry error in my custom tweaks and added suggestions for use in the Windows Store, automatic installations in silent mode disabled. Autodownload - Update for installed apps enabled

    Code:
    ...
           if "%Component%" equ "PrivacyComponents" (
               %ToolKitHelper% "%InstallMount%\%%i" AssignedAccess;CEIP_SQM;FaceRecognition;KernelDebugging;LocationService;PicturePassword;PinEnrollment;UnifiedTelemetryClient;WiFiNetworkManager;WindowsInsiderHub
               if "%ImageBuild%" equ "17763" %ToolKitHelper% "%InstallMount%\%%i" WindowsErrorReporting
               if "%ImageBuild%" geq "18362" if "%ImageBuild%" leq "18363" %ToolKitHelper% "%InstallMount%\%%i" WindowsErrorReporting
               if "%ImageBuild%" equ "19041" %ToolKitHelper% "%InstallMount%\%%i" WindowsErrorReporting
               if "%ImageBuild%" equ "19042" %ToolKitHelper% "%InstallMount%\%%i" WindowsErrorReporting
           )
    )else(
           if "%Component%" equ "PrivacyComponents" (
               %ToolKitHelper% "%InstallMount%" AssignedAccess;CEIP_SQM;FaceRecognition;KernelDebugging;LocationService;PicturePassword;PinEnrollment;UnifiedTelemetryClient;WiFiNetworkManager;WindowsInsiderHub
               if "%ImageBuild%" equ "17763" %ToolKitHelper% "%InstallMount%" WindowsErrorReporting
               if "%ImageBuild%" geq "18362" if "%ImageBuild%" leq "18363" %ToolKitHelper% "%InstallMount%" WindowsErrorReporting
               if "%ImageBuild%" equ "19041" %ToolKitHelper% "%InstallMount%" WindowsErrorReporting
               if "%ImageBuild%" equ "19042" %ToolKitHelper% "%InstallMount%" WindowsErrorReporting
           )
    )
    

    Windows Error Reporting is needed for OOBE for v1903 / v1909 OS.
    This component has been reinserted and will pass again, according to specific conditions, to be automatically removed by the "Editions Custom Selection Removal Script" options available in CustomToolkit. Conditions prevent removal on versions v1903 / v1909.

    Only for:
    Remove All Privacy Components
    Accessibility Edition
    Lite Edition
    Xtreme Lite Edition
    Content Delivery Manager is needed for OOBE for v1809 / v1903 / v1909 / v2004 / v2009 OS.
    For this Component, if you want, just access the "Remove System Components Menu" to remove "Content Delivery Manager".

    I also made available a model of my AutoUnattend *.xml answer file with a ReadMe for those who want to play a little.

    Reported a problem in the question "Do you want to Enable Fraunhofer MP3 Professional Codec ? ['Y'es/'N'o] :" mentioned in the post "https://forums.mydigitallife.net/threads/msmg-toolkit.50572/page-796#post-1607819" by friend @roedel.

    Problem solved.

    As @MSMG said:
    Content Delivery Manager is needed for OOBE for v1809 / v1903 / v1909 / v2004 / v2009 OS.
    Windows Error Reporting is needed for OOBE for v1903 / v1909 OS.

    These components will no longer be automatically removed by the "Editions Custom Selection Removal Script" options available in CustomToolkit.

    If you want, just access the "Remove Privacy Components Menu" to remove "Windows Error Reporting" and "Remove System Components Menu" to remove "Content Delivery Manager".

    When I have an idea to edit the code I add commented lines as if they were reminders or a list of what to do.
    So, I removed some obsolete lines left behind.

    Also, I created a way to use the customized version and the original version of the Toolkit, without having to replace the original files.

    When you run Start.cmd, the Original Toolkit.cmd starts.
    When you run CustomStart.cmd, the CustomToolkit.cmd starts.

    In this file I also placed the original files, for those who had previously replaced them.

    Fixed the bug in the question about choosing the StorageDrive, when you answer "No". I kept asking for the letter and did not go to the Main Menu.

    Correcting the problem of saving the iso that I had set for my drive "I:", I decided to add an option to keep it as is or set another one (Optional for those who need to save their isos on some larger drive). Very simple. There is a moment when opening the toolkit that asks you to check <ENTER>. Well select Y or N. "N" will keep the ISO folder where it has always been - inside the Toolkit folder. Than select your drive.

    Fix Cortana App was not removed in 2004 H1 (only in the custom removal options I made available).

    In that apply tweaks menu by answering questions system, I added a question to the end to apply the integration of your Registry (*.reg) files.

    Removed some "pause" commands from the end of some processes in the Menus (Integrate Windows Features Menu - Integrate Windows Custom Features Menu - Remove Menu (when we select some of the Remove All Components) - Customize Menu) and replaced them with a question "Do you want to continue in that menu?"

    The part with menu options with custom component removal scripts has been retained.

    A huge change has made to apply Tweaks by answering Y (yes) or N (no) questions.

    The focus is on Menu 4 -> 2 and feel free to test.
    @mhussain , the part I promised is ready.
    follow 4, 2, A for Accessibility Edition
    at the end of the first part, you will be asked if you want to keep the Mixed Reality Pack, then ask if you want to keep the components for game functionality.
    just select Y or N.
    Back, in my menu is with the letter Q.

    In the initial menu, Exit, I also changed to the letter Q.

    Apply Custom Tweaks Menu is added. My Custom Tweaks List Available to Apply.


    Thnks!
     
  7. Windows 10 User

    Windows 10 User MDL Guru

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    #16348 Windows 10 User, Sep 10, 2020
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    When sfc /scannow detects errors after using a tool like MSMG ToolKit, does it mean it considers removed built-in apps (I'm not talking about the important ones) as corrupted system files and reinstall it afterwards?I thought corrupted system files were another thing.
     
  8. zero cool root

    zero cool root MDL Senior Member

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    @MSMG

    If I disable Windows Defender (5 -> 8 -> E), it also disable SmartScreen..??

    If not, can you add disable SmartScreen on MSMG Toolkit..??

    Thanks in advance..!!
     
  9. xman charl

    xman charl MDL Junior Member

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    some here have advised not to use both


    working with an ISO that already has stuff removed

    my remove package list

    AssignedAccess
    InternetExplorer
    WindowsMediaPlayer
    RemoteAssistance
    FileExplorer
    QuickAssist
    Wordpad
    StepsRecorder

    have used both

    example:

    RemovePkgList => OfficeHub
    RemoveAppList => Microsoft.MicrosoftOfficeHub

    both items will remove office stuff


    Charl
     
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    Feartamixg MDL Addicted

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  12. Tiger-1

    Tiger-1 MDL Guru

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    well i think it is essential to read the readme of the Toolkit before leaving removing components so you will avoid wasting time and pay close attention to the operations that the Toolkit presents reason before executing any operations.
     
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  13. Great_Gwyn

    Great_Gwyn MDL Novice

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    #16355 Great_Gwyn, Sep 12, 2020
    Last edited: Sep 12, 2020
    Hello @MSMG

    Does v10.4 prevent removed items to be restored after installing updates for 19041.264?

    Thanks for your hard work ^^
     
  14. Enthousiast

    Enthousiast MDL Tester

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    No, as @MSMG answered multiple times, removed components will be restored when installing updates. 1809 is the last build on which that doesn't happen.

    Search for "restored" and user MSMG (just a few examples):
     
  15. Great_Gwyn

    Great_Gwyn MDL Novice

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    Thanks.

    Will do that when I need to ask for this matter again in the future ;)
     
  16. Angela Pszbor

    Angela Pszbor MDL Senior Member

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    Please Help
    When I ask to create a iso image it give me this error
    ERROR: Failure enumerating files in directory
    Error 3
     
  17. Supern00b

    Supern00b MDL Addicted

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    That is a path error.
    Please use a short, simple path and no special characters.

    Cheers.
     
  18. Angela Pszbor

    Angela Pszbor MDL Senior Member

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    I did it and not work