Multi-OEM/Retail Project {MRP} - Mk3

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  1. mxman2k

    mxman2k MDL Developer

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    #8221 mxman2k, May 9, 2022
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    For Vista/7/Servers It can be activated offline, but, if you are going to have several brands like MRP does it can get complicated.

    For one or two brands in a install medium it fairly easy as all info is about on MDL, you just need to put it all together in a script with the certs etc.

    For w8.x-->w1x offline activation is not possible unless KMS emulator is used.
     
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  2. mxman2k

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    #8222 mxman2k, May 9, 2022
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    The 'OEM' folder will not work in this respect as it is the $OEM$ folder structure that is required because it is special as the Setup.exe copies that over in a certain way.

    Look inside the $OEM$ folder and you will see:

    $OEM$\$$\Setup\Scripts

    The $$ folder means to Windows Setup to copy the contents to '\Windows' then to 'Setup\Scripts' folders on the installed OS.

    You will need to read up on what it all means as i not have time to write it all out sorry.

    The instructions for MRP are correct in where it is placed, mess about and it will not work as Setup has a specific way in which it wants things.

    As per info on the first page of this thread:

    Simply copy the $OEM$ folder that you extract from the MRP archive into the Sources folder of your install medium, anywhere else and Setup will not find it.
     
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    #8223 mxman2k, May 9, 2022
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    As mentioned above for Windows 8.x and above there is no offline activation , apart from using a KMS emulator.

    I will not go into other methods as that is not part of this project.
     
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  4. Carlos Detweiller

    Carlos Detweiller Emperor of Ice-Cream

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    You can always use Windows Loader by Daz after installation, if the SKU is OEM:SLP capable (Windows 7 Enterprise isn't).

    Does the computer have a valid MSDM table (with a valid OEM:DM key)? As it asks you probably haven't.
    Even then, this type of Windows OEM activation (OA3) still needs contact to MS servers to activate.
     
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    Carlos Detweiller Emperor of Ice-Cream

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    #8225 Carlos Detweiller, May 9, 2022
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    As for the OEM directory ($OEM$) in Sources, I'll leave that here for the few special cases where it applies: If you have a multi-DVD distribution (using split WIM aka SWM), the OEM directory must be on the last media. Otherwise, it won't be processed.
    That doesn't apply to multiple SWM parts on one media.
     
  6. mxman2k

    mxman2k MDL Developer

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    I knew the OEM folder (not to be confused with $OEM$) had some meaning but could not remember :oops: I was not sure if it was to to with a spanned WIM file system of some kind or that some OEM makers used it for their 'added *junk* extras' that are installed via other scripts. :D
     
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  7. Carlos Detweiller

    Carlos Detweiller Emperor of Ice-Cream

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    To clarify, I'm referring to the $OEM$ directory holding the project. WIndows Setup will copy SWMs first to HDD and join them, then process the joined WIM. After copying, the last media stays in the drive and if the $OEM$ is not on that one, there is no MRP. Found out the hard way.
     
  8. mxman2k

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    For the Query Tool v122 - i have lost my complete notes for what has been done :( so when it is released (very soon) the changelog will only have a few lines.

    Most is internal updates and would be boring reading anyway :D
     
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  9. Carlos Detweiller

    Carlos Detweiller Emperor of Ice-Cream

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    Just make a diff to the previous one. :D
     
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    #8230 mxman2k, May 9, 2022
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  11. siliconbeaver

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    1. Windows 7 OEM-SLP key is not stored in the BIOS. it is entered on install by a script in the custom branded OEM install media. (I am using Dell media but working for HP)
    2. The SLIC table, if present, only has OEM identifier info, there is no key in that code. Factory Windows 7 OEM install does not activate online, it activates against the BIOS SLIC table.

    To obtain a valid digital license, my test has shown, If you upgrade first, you won't have to enter any key and you'll get a digital entitlement. After that you can clean install that same version of Windows 10 and just click skip when prompted for a key. If you clean install first (my test did, without upgrading first), you will be requested a Windows key and have to install the correct version for the key.

    My test is completed. It was to verify how to correctly upgrade OEM computer.

    Thanks for MRP's help.
     
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    Thanks,

    I was google searching. using a way similar. using 3rd party tools.

     
  13. mxman2k

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    Slic or software licence is a part of the bios that is set aside to allow the oem maker to use their own royalty product key and certificate for the purpose to activate the windows installation for vista,7 and servers.

    Later m$ used the msdm method which like slic contained the license table but also an embedded key which binds the key to the motherboard. This does away with the coa sticker with a key and also makes it harder to bypass.

    There are ways to get around it but that is nothing to do with the mrp project and won't be discussed here.

    Mrp reads the msdm key if present and inserts it during install only if the key is for the w8.x/w1x edition being installed and is a match, if not then you will probably be asked for a key during install or later on. Depending if a pid.txt or the ei.cfg file is used. Info about that is in the read me.

    As i mentioned before activation can be a complex thing, i not know the ins and outs of it all but enough for this project to function.

    The methods used in the project are nothing magical it is all based on the mechanisms that are easy to find on the ms documentation sites, it all just put together in scripts to automate the processes to theme/brand etc.
     
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  14. Carlos Detweiller

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    To clarify:

    Windows XP and Server 2003: OEM:SLP 1.0, that's a vendor text string in the DMI, some specific OEMBIOS files on the install media (making it brand-specific) and the matching OEM key.
    Windows Vista (except Enterprise) and Windows Server 2008: OEM:SLP 2.0, with a SLIC marker 2.0 table in BIOS, an OEM certificate and the OEM:SLP key. The latter is not brand-specific, the former two must match.
    Windows 7 (except Enterprise) and Windows Server 2008 R2:OEM:SLP 2.1, same as Vista but with the SLIC marker table being 2.1.
    Windows Server 2012: The same, with a SLIC marker 2.2.
    Windows Server 2012 R2: Same, but SLIC marker 2.3.
    Windows Server 2016: Dito, SLIC marker 2.4.
    Windows Server 2019: SLIC marker is 2.5.
    Windows Server 2021 (latest so far): SLIC marker 2.6.
    Next Server will possibly be SLIC 2.7.

    BUT

    Windows 8, 8.1, 10 and 11 (most Editions) support OA3.0 (MSDM), not OEM:SLP. This uses an MSDM table in BIOS/UEFI, with an embedded key that is unique for each machine.

    In your post you mentioned "Win10 MRP test" and expected offline activation. OEM offline activation is impossible for Windows 10 consumer Windows, as OEM:SLP is restricted to Servers, now.

    The one and only easy-to-use offline activation available for Windows 8 and beyond is KMS. But, that's Volume, not OEM, and MRP doesn't cover it..
     
  15. Dark Dinosaur

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    about OA3xOriginalProductKey, is it key from MSDM ? or 'OEM' ?
    my laptop come pre activate with 'OEM' key.
     
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  16. Enthousiast

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    If it came with 8/10 pre-installed the MSDM = OEM key.

    The command checks for the BIOS MSDM key.
     
  17. Carlos Detweiller

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    OA3 key is the one from the MSDM table. There are also other OEM keys, like OEM:NSLP from a classic label, coming with the System Builder licenses or the Refurbished ones.

    You can check the key channel in any key checking tool. But "preactivation" is usually done by using the OEM:DM/OA3/MSDM key read and inserted during OOBE. It is not actually activated when you get it, in most cases, the activation is done automatically while you finish setting it up.
     
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    TB ISO:
    Code:
    Multi-OEM/Retail Project Version : CY22M05D10-R145.BC7 - BaseLine Candidate [MDL Forum ONLY]
    DeCompile has detected a VMWare Virtual Machine.
    The extracted OEM's folder structure appears correct.
    Installed DotNet Framework{s} : v1.1.4322, v2.0.50727, v4.0.30319, v4.8.x or later {Rev:533320}
    Installed Powershell Versions : 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0, 5.0, 5.1
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    Using 'MRPConfig.ini' File    : Yes - Checking for any selected options.
    Config Creator Version Used   : 49.0 {Advanced Mode} {Edited 12/05/2022 15:00:20 Locale Format}
    MRP User Options Pre-Check    : Completed OK
    MRP Extra Debug Logging Mode  : Enabled  
    W1x TitleBar Color            : Enabled  - Title Bars will be colorized to Grey. See log notes later.  
    Highlight Colorization        : Enabled  - Highlighted Text will be colorized to Black. See log notes later.  
    CustomTheme Brand Option      : Enabled  - Using Sapphire as defined in the MRPConfig file.  
    Change Lock/Login Screen's    : Disabled - Default Windows OS ones will be used.
    Confirm File Delete           : Enabled  - User is notified when a file/folder is being deleted.
    Show 'ThisPC' On Desktop      : Enabled  - Display the icon on the Desktop.
    Project Uses Silent Operation : Disabled - Information screens will be shown.
    MRP Deletes 'Scripts' Folder  : Enabled  - This will delete ALL the contents of the Scripts folder when MRP ends.
    Allow W11 Local Account Setup : Enabled  - This may be prevented by M$.
    [LNSEP] ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  
    [START] Primary/Branding script routines begin.
    [NOTES] WMIC command is present in this OS, normal processing should occur.
    [NOTES] Some options may not be available OR function as expected due to other factors within the OS.
    [NOTES] On Windows 11 Kernel OS's some options may be auto disabled, and/or not work as expected.
    [NOTES] OS translations will be performed where possible on most of the options, unless the User has manually entered data.
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    [OSINF] Domain Detected       : No
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    [MBINF] =============================================================
    [MBINF] =================[ Motherboard Information ]=================
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    [MPINF] Description           : [Intel64 Family 6 Model 167 Stepping 1]  
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    [MPINF] Manufacturer ID Data  : [GenuineIntel]  
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    [MPINF] Revision Number {Hex} : [0xa701]  
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    [MPINF] VT Firmware Mode      : [Disabled]  
    [MPINF] Notes: Data may vary depending if info is currently available within the database.
    [MPINF]        Virtual Machines may not have certain CPU data available or internally configured correctly.
    [MPINF]        Clock Speeds and Cache data are correct at the time of detection.
    [MPINF]        Family data reference is obtained from SMBIOS, v2.0 to v2.5 is member 1 and later v2.6+ is member 2.
    [MELSP] =============================================================
    [MELSP] ===============[ Intel: Meltdown/Spectre Data ]==============
    [MELSP] =============================================================
    [MELSP] The Meltdown/Spectre routine was auto disabled due to not being fully compatible with this OS.
    [MELSP] Later Intel 9th Gen and above CPU's have internal hardware-based protections against 2 variants of Meltdown/Spectre.
    [MMINF] =============================================================
    [MMINF] ====================[ Memory Information ]===================
    [MMINF] =============================================================
    [MMINF] Total Physical        : 4 GiB  
    [MMINF] Used During Setup     : 798.88 MiB  
    [MMINF] Available             : 3.22 GiB [80.49%]
    [SUOEA] =============================================================
    [SUOEA] ===[ Show Other User Options Applied/Enabled Or Disabled ]===
    [SUOEA] =============================================================
    [SUOEA] =====================[ Applied Options ]=====================
    [SUOEA] =============================================================
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    [NOWUR] Disable the 'Automatic Restart' after any Windows Updates operations.  
    [AUTCU] Use bypass to allow WU upgrading to Win 11 with 'unsupported' hardware. {Experimental}  
    [CMECM] Add the 'Command Prompt' Context Menu entries.  
    [PSECM] Add the 'Powershell Prompt' Context Menu entries.  
    [CSECM] Add the 'Copy/MoveTo folder' Context Menu entries.  
    [UFODT] Show 'User' folder icon on the Desktop.  
    [CPODT] Show 'Control Panel' icon on the Desktop.  
    [NWODT] Show 'Network' icon on the Desktop.  
    [CPMDM] Add 'Disk Management' item to the Control Panel, this allows easy access to the 'Virtual Disk Manager'. [OS Translated]  
    [DBSRS] Disable the 'Blue Screen Of Death's automatic OS restart, so you can view the error/stop messages.  
    [ABWCT] Add 'About Windows' to the Desktop's Context Menu. [OS Translated]  
    [DIMSD] Disable the UAC's 'Secure Desktop' dimming of the Desktop, this does not disable/alter any other UAC security functions.  
    [NOIDX] Disable the Windows 'Search Indexing' Service{s}, this helps prevent HDD disk 'thrashing' and/or SSD wasted write cycles.  
    [NOAMT] Disable any 'Automatic Computer Maintenance' scheduled tasks, like cleanup desktop shortcuts etc.  
    [CPDCM] Add 'Control Panel' entries to the Desktop's Context Menu. [OS Translated]  
    [CPANV] Change the Control Panel's window view to Small icons.  
    [VRBOS] Show verbose OS information when loading and shutting down the device.  
    [NOUPG] Prevent the current installed OS from upgrading to any latest Version or Build. May be overridden by a later Cumulative Update.  
    [MP3PC] Enable the use of the Fraunhofer IIS MP3 Professional HQ Codec within Windows if found.  
    [OLFFS] Add the Open 'xyz' location context menu, the 'xyz' could be for a file, folder or shortcut.  
    [DVTEW] Disable the creation of video thumbnails within any Explorer windows to allow easier move/delete operations.  
    [PPCTM] Add 'Manage Power Plans' entries to the Desktop Context Menu. [OS Translated]  
    [ESTCM] Add 'Screenshots' Context Menu entries. [OS Translated]  
    [SDCCM] Add 'Disk Clean-up' entry to a SSD/HDD Drive's Context Menu.  
    [ARAAP] Add 'Run as administrator' for Powershell Scripts Context Menu entry. [OS Translated]  
    [RSECT] Add 'Restart Explorer Service' to the Desktop's Context Menu. Wording may change via OS Translation.  
    [CTMSI] Add 'System Information' to ThisPC/Computer's Context Menu. Wording may change via OS Translation.  
    [DTIPS] Disable the 'Toredo' IP Tunneling State.  
    [OKCTM] Add 'On-Screen Keyboard' entry to the Desktop C/T Menu.  
    [DUCIR] Disable/block USB Plug-and-Play 'Co-Installers' auto-installing insecure apps/etc to prevent a possible security risk.  
    [DSDTA] Disable the 'Shutdown Event Tracker' asking for reasons etc. Mainly used on Servers. {Policy Edit}  
    [DCADL] Disable the 'CTRL-ALT-DEL' method for logging in. Mainly used on Servers. {Policy Edit}  
    [SDLEV] Drive Letter view set as: OS default. Usually after any drive labels.  
    [RAVBS] Add 'Run as Administrator' for .vbs scripts via 'right-click' C/Text Menus. [OS Translated]  
    [RAJSS] Add 'Run as Administrator' for .js scripts via 'right-click' C/Text Menus. [OS Translated]  
    [RDLLF] Add Install/Uninstall for .dll files via 'right-click' C/Text Menus. [OS Translated]  
    [ROCXF] Add Install/Uninstall for .ocx files via 'right-click' C/Text Menus. [OS Translated]  
    [TOCTM] The extended 'Take Ownership' entries will be added to the Context Menus using 'English' default wording.
    [SATCM] ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
    [SATCM] ---[ Administrative Tools Context Menu - OS Translations Where Possible ]---
    [SATCM] ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
    [SATCM] System Properties
    [SATCM] Control Panel
    [SATCM] Device Manager
    [SATCM] Event Viewer
    [SATCM] MSConfig {f06}
    [SATCM] Programs and Features
    [SATCM] Registry Editor
    [SATCM] Security and Maintenance {nAC} {iAC} {cCW}
    [SATCM] Services
    [SATCM] Task Scheduler
    [SATCM] PC/Windows Settings
    [SATCM] Windows Update
    [SATCM] ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
    [AWLBM] Enable 'F8 Legacy OS Boot Menu'. This may not always work on some motherboards due to BIOS function key conflicts.  
    [AAFAS] Allow Apps from anywhere, default setting.  
    [NETSE] Enable File Sharing. You may still need to enable SMB v1.0 via 'Programs and Features' for some older devices to work.  
    [DMSDF] Disable Windows Defender, may not be possible to revert this later.  
    [WDTPS] Windows Defender Tamper Protection Status: Enabled
    [NOFBT] Disable 'Fast Boot' was set via MRP's 'SSDTweaks' Option, this can be re-enabled later via your OS's Power Plan options.  
    [REM3D] Remove the '3D Objects Folder' entry from 'ThisPC's view.  
    [CTNAB] Force prevent Cortana from operating. Normal local 'Search Windows' functions are still available. May not be present on installed OS.  
    [REDSC] Remove the 'Microsoft Edge' desktop shortcut.  
    [NOCBH] Disable the 'Enhanced' multiple clipboard history feature. Note: Copy/Paste in Edge or some Apps may not work when this option is used.  
    [NODDM] Do not allow Windows Updates from other PC's found on the Local Network/Internet, only use Microsoft Update Servers.  
    [NODEB] Disable the Secure Boot's EV Cert/Sha256 driver enforcement, may not be possible to revert this later.  
    [APVWX] Allow the old Windows 'Photoviewer' program to be associated for image previews. Set as 'default' viewer, but could get un-set by m$ in a later update.  
    [P3DCM] Remove the 'Edit with Paint3D' Context Menu entry.  
    [RDSKQ] Remove the Disk 'Quota' tab from the drive's 'Properties' menu.  
    [RPFMT] Remove the 'Previous File Versions' tab from the 'Properties' menu.  
    [RRDFE] Remove the 'Retail Demo' files from the Operating System.  
    [DNIFD] Disable 'News and Interests' Feed.  
    [DMAFD] Disable the majority of other Feeds.  
    [NSOFW] Remove the 'Look for an App in the Store to open this file' Context Menu entry.  
    [HIPPS] The 'Allow Disabled Insider Options' was in use to bypass Insider blocked tweaks.  
    [NTOSM] Use a 'Slimmer' or less icons type Windows 11 Kernel Start Menu.
    [NTOSM] NOTE: Due to changes within Windows 11 Kernels the 'Slimmer Start Menu' option may no longer work as expected.
    [NBLOS] Disable the overly blurred 'Log-On' background screen effect.  
    [NWLOC] Add the 'Network Category' entry to the Desktop's Context Menu to allow easy setting of 'Private' or 'Public' modes. [OS Translated]  
    [DFMYO] Disable the 'Find My Device' feature. This can be reverted in the Settings App later if required.  
    [WINRE] Add 'Advanced Recovery Tools' entry to 'ThisPC's Context Menu. [OS Translated]  
    [PHONE] Allow/Keep the 'Add Phone' feature in PC Settings. Note that Adverts and some new Apps may start to appear later.  
    [VOLUI] Enable the Windows 7 style 'Volume Mixer' User Interface. This may not always work due to changes in the OS or any newer updates.  
    [CPMAT] Show 'All Tasks' within the Control Panel view. [OS Translated]  
    [CPMUM] Show 'Manage User Accounts' {Classic User Accounts} within the Control Panel view. [OS Translated]  
    [HQVNP] Hide the 'Quick Access' view on Explorer's Navigation Panels.  
    [SLONP] Show 'Libraries' folder on the Navigation Panel.  
    [HFFNP] Hide 'Favorites' folder on the Navigation Panel.  
    [HNWNP] Hide 'Network' folder on the Navigation Panel.  
    [SMDEW] Show more details on the copy dialog window.  
    [SLCTM] The 'Select All', 'Invert Selection' and 'Select None' Context Menu entries added. {OS Translated}  
    [DFLAU] Disable the first logon animation/adverts screen after a upgrade.  
    [DCCOT] Disable 'Cloud Optimized Content' on the TaskBar for 20H2+. {Policy Edit}  
    [APSCT] Add the 'PC Settings' sub C/Text Menu to Desktop's right-click menu.  
    [ATMCT] Add the 'Task Manager' C/Text Menu to Desktop's right-click menu. {OS Translated}  
    [NOADV] Block as many OS Adverts as is possible. This will also enable the 'Prevent Store Apps from auto-updating' MRP Option.
    [NSAAU] {**} Prevent any UWP/Store Apps from automatically updating.  
    [DWCNW] {**} Disable the 'Windows Connect Now' feature as it could be a possible security risk.  
    [REM6F] {**} Remove the majority of 'Library Folders' from ThisPC's main window. Note that the 'Camera Roll' feature may fail.  
    [SSDTK] {**} SSD Tweaks - Disables PreFetch, SuperFetch, BootTrace, FastBoot, Search Indexing and Paging Executive.
    [SSDTK] {**} SSD Tweaks - Defrag Task was not disabled because the OS is fully SSD aware.
    [NAICP] {**} Disable the active Internet probing of any connection. May show 'Not Connected' icon in system tray, see notes on the Creator's option.
    [NAICP]      M$ Office's Outlook E-Mail client may not connect to any Microsoft or other E-Mail servers when the 'Disable Probing' option is used.
    [NORAC] {**} Disable the OS's Remote Assistance/Connections feature.  
    [HIDWD] {**} Hide the 'Windows Defender' Page within 'PC Settings' App.  
    [HIPFS] {**} Hide the 'Insider Programme' Page within the 'PC Settings' App. {Via Allowed [HIPPS] Option}  
    [NWURS] {**} Do not reserve the seven GiB+ Disk Space 'Feature' for future Windows Updates.  
    [SAICM] {**} Set all Internet connections to 'Metered', including wired LAN. May not work fully on Home/Core Editions by OS design.  
    [SAICM]      Note: Microsoft Office may not update properly when the 'Metered Connections' option is used.  
    [ERABU] {##} Enable Registry automatic backups, {RS4+} - this may not work as expected if M$ has blocked it by a later update.  
    [ENLPS] {##} Allow longer than 260 character's 'Long File Paths', {1607/RS1+}.  
    [RBLCT] {##} Remove the 'Bitlocker' on/off Context Menu item{s}. Depends on the OS etc.  
    [AUOCE] {##} Allow the uninstallation of Chromium-Edge, only if it is not already permanently integrated into the OS.  
    [TSCTM] {##} Add the 'Theme Settings' entries on the Desktop's Context Menu. [OS Translated]  
    [NOAFH] {##} Disable/prevent any 'Activity History' data collection.  
    [NOTEL] {##} Reduce Telemetry via CEIP, AppCompat and Diagtrack etc. Also sets the 'Diagnostic and Feedback' option to lowest possible.   
    [SUOEA] =============================================================
    [SUOEA] =====================[ Enabled Options ]=====================
    [SUOEA] =============================================================
    [WSTYL] User selected 'WallpaperStyle' value: Center image to display resolution. - This will be applied via the Add-On Manager.  
    [FEXTS] Show all File Extensions.  
    [ASCFM] Show the 'Classic' Folder Menus such as Edit, View etc.  
    [SHFIE] Show any normal 'Hidden' folders and files, but NOT any 'Super-Hidden' ones.  
    [SSHFF] Show any 'Super Hidden' folders and files, may not always show as expected due to other OS factors.  
    [TOTNU] Transfer selected MRP Options to any 'New Users' created. This may not always copy all options/settings over due to OS permissions etc.  
    [RSCIR] Remove the '-Shortcut' references from icons.  
    [SCADV] The shortcut's arrow design is set to: Classic/Small  
    [LTTPI] Launch to 'ThisPC' view instead of the newer 'Quick Access'.  
    [DERTM] Disable Windows Error Reporting.  
    [MSBTL] Move Start Menu Button to left.  
    [DHTBW] Disable/Hide Taskbar Widget.  
    [RNIWA] Uninstall/Remove 'News/Interests' and 'Chat' Widget Apps.  
    [RRNMW] Remove 'System Requirements Not Met' desktop watermark. Requires reboot.  
    [ESAFA] Disable 'Snap Assist' Flyout.  
    [HMUAS] Hide/Prevent 'Most Used' Apps section showing on the Start Menu for Windows 10/11.  
    [UCCMS] Use 'Classic' Context Menus. {Experimental}  
    [HTBCI] Hide the Taskbar's 'Chat' icon.  
    [TBS11] Set Taskbar layout size to 'Default'.  
    [TBVW1] Taskbar view options have been auto disabled as they can cause issues on Windows 11 OS Kernels.  
    [DGSWM] Remove the 'Sharing Wizards' and 'Give access to' entries from the C/Text Menus.  
    [DBITD] Remove the Windows 'Burn image to disc' feature entries from the C/Text Menus.  
    [SSLEW] Show the 'Status Bar' data on Notepad and other Explorer windows, where possible.  
    [EFEWD] Enable the 'Full Window Dragging' effect instead of just the frame outline.  
    [ESPFE] Enable a separate process for Explorer.exe file.  
    [DHLNP] Disable the 'Highlighting' of any new Apps that are added to the Start Menu. This may get overridden by a later Windows Update.  
    [RPBST] Hide the 'People Band' icon from the System Tray area.  
    [PODAI] Prevent OneDrive from automatically installing after Setup has completed.  
    [ECBTO] Display the classic 'Balloon Tips' instead of using the newer 'Toast' notifications.  
    [DLSNS] Disable 'Lockscreen' notifications. This may get overridden by a later Windows Update.  
    [SYSRF] The System Restore feature will be enabled via the Add-On Manager stage.  
    [DLTSM] Disable the animated, 'Live', tiles on the large Start Menu. Depreciated on Windows 11 OS Kernels.  
    [HMNST] Hide Skype's 'Meet Now' icon on the System Tray, if present/detected.  
    [UCMEW] Enable the 'Compact Mode' for the File Explorer's views.  
    [EECSB] Re-Enable the 'instant' search in Explorer windows.  
    [DPTAC] {**} Disable the majority of 'Push/Toast' notifications shown on the Action Center etc. {This uses a Group Policy}  
    [APPDT] {$$} Windows UWP Apps are now set to use the 'Dark' Theme.  
    [TOABA] {$$} Turn off all possible running 'Background' Apps.  
    [TGBMD] {$$} Turn off Gaming Mode/Bar/DVR functions.  
    [SUDTI] {$$} Windows System/File Explorer is now set to use the 'Dark' Theme.  
    [DFSBN] {$$} Adjust the 'Diagnostic and Feedback' setting to the lowest possible.  
    [RANSA] {##} Remove all possible UWP Apps from the OS.  
    [RANSA]      Except: Store, Screen Snip, Camera, Cortana/Search, XBox, Calculator OR any that are 'System' required.
    [RANSA]      Some links to online or non UWP Apps may still be present on the Start Menu{s}.
    [PEFPL] {##} Prevent 'MS Edge' from pre-loading automatically, plus reduce its 'Telemetry' footprint.  
    [NOARA] {##} Disable the auto restarting of any Apps/Programs after reboot. May be overwritten by a later CU.  
    [EVSAD] {##} Set Explorer window's views to: Details. Some Explorer windows may not be set the same.  
    [SCIPS] Show 'Command Prompt' instead of 'Powershell' on the Win-X's mini Start Menu. {May not work on the Win 11's Win-X menu}  
    [DEWPC] Remove the 'Edit With Photos' Context Menu entry.  
    [NMPTB] Hide/Unpin the 'Mail' icon on the TaskBar. May not always work due to OS conflicts.  
    [NSPTB] Hide/Unpin the 'Store' icon on the TaskBar.  
    [NTVTB] Hide/Unpin the 'Task View' icon on the TaskBar.  
    [HTBSI] Hide/Unpin the 'Search' icon on the Taskbar.  
    [PDAOA] Turn Off 'Share Across Devices for Apps'.  
    [UPSFS] Use the 'PrtScr' keyboard button for easy accessing of the screen 'Snipping Tool'.  
    [SUOEA] ===================================================
    [SUOEA] ==============[ Disabled MRP Options ]=============
    [SUOEA] ===================================================
    [NOTES] Because a Windows 11 Kernel OS has been installed some specific options may be auto disabled to prevent issues.  
    [TBSSI] The 'Use small TaskBar icons' option was auto disabled as it can upset the Win 11 System Tray layout.  
    [DWPAD] The disable 'Web Proxy Auto-Discovery' {WPAD} option was not used due to OS internal permissions. {Ref:S1}  
    [MTTBT] The 'Extra TaskBar Transparency' option could not be used due to the OS's new 'Acrylic' feature.  
    [NODRS] The 'Disable Driver Searching' tweak can not be used on a 'Core' Edition at this time.  
    [WUNFY] The 'Set Windows Update to notify mode' option was auto-disabled because a 'Core' Edition was detected.  
    [NTOSM] The 'No Large Tiles on the Start Menu' option could not be applied at this time.  
    [OCDEN] Unable to disable all WiFi/Lan Internet connections at this time.  
    [HOAOS] Hide Online Account OOBE Screen - as a Windows 11 Core/Home Edition is installed this option was auto disabled to prevent Setup problems.  
    [RMGTN] The 'Reset Group By to none' option was disabled because it is also part of the 'Explorer Views' option.  
    [EESRC] The 'Enhanced Search' option has been auto-disabled because the 'SSDTweaks' was selected.  
    [AOTCM] The Add 'OEM Info' option was auto disabled as it is no longer operative for Builds above 22100.  
    [EIFSP] The 'Windows 7 style Battery UI' option was auto disabled as the device appears to be non battery operated.  
    [EBTRD] The 'Battery Time Remaining' option was auto disabled as the device appears to be non battery operated.  
    [CLKUI] The 'Windows 7 style Clock UI' option was auto disabled because the installed Build ignores this tweak.  
    [OCDEN] Because the installed Build is greater than 22100 the 'Disable Network Adapters during OOBE' option was disabled to prevent Windows Setup failures/Boot Loops.  
    [EXEXR] Expand Explorer Ribbon option was auto disabled to prevent issues.  
    [HVCIS] Advanced HVCI Option: Was ignored because a CORE/HOME Edition is installed.
    [INFOS] ===================================================
    [INFOS] ============[ {xx} Marked Information ]============
    [INFOS] ===================================================
    [INFOS] {**} = This can be reverted later by script, check the '\Optional\MiscExtraScripts' folder within the main MRP archive.
    [INFOS] {$$} = This option is User changeable later via the Settings App or Control Panel etc.
    [INFOS] {##} = This is an experimental option, may not always work as expected depending on the OS Build etc.
    [AUTDN] ===================================================
    [AUTDN] ===[ MRP Automated System Drive Rename Routine ]===
    [AUTDN] ===================================================
    [AUTDN] The System Drive [C:] 'Local Disk' was renamed to 'Windows_11_Core' via the selected automated option.
    [REPDR] ======================================================
    [REPDR] ===[ Retail.txt/Ei.cfg/PID.txt Detection Routines ]===
    [REPDR] ======================================================
    [REPDR] Note: Some results may be shown as 'not detected' if the install medium was removed during OS installation.
    [REPDR] The 'Retail.txt' file was not detected within the 'Scripts' folder.
    [REPDR] The 'ei.cfg' file was detected within the 'D:\sources' folder. [DV]  
    [REPDR] The 'PID.txt' file was not detected.  
    [CKDMI] =============================================================
    [CKDMI] ===[ Querying DMI For OEM Manufacturer Brand Information ]===
    [CKDMI] =============================================================
    [CKDCF] No DMI conflicts was found.
    [CKDCF] DMI query routine has completed.
    [DCTPR] =============================================
    [DCTPR] ===[ DMI or Custom Theme Data Processing ]===
    [DCTPR] =============================================
    [DCTPR] VMWare Manufacturer was detected, but will attempt to use the 'Sapphire' theme as defined by user.
    [DCTPR] =======================================
    [SYSPD] =======================================
    [SYSPD] ===[ Model Name Processing Routine ]===
    [SYSPD] =======================================
    [SETMN] BIOS defined "VMware71" has been applied for the Computer's 'Model' Name. {Validated}
    [TBPRT] ===================================
    [TBPRT] ===[ Theme Processing Routines ]===
    [TBPRT] ===================================
    [USRFT] The User's specified theme 'Sapphire' will override any DMI OEM brand detected.
    [TBTMS] ===========================================
    [TBTMS] ===[ Brand Transfer Management Routine ]===
    [TBTMS] ===========================================
    [TBTMS] Brand theme that will be attempted to be used : Sapphire
    [TBTMS] Original 'WallpaperStyle' value found within the 'Sapphire.theme' file : 2 {Stretch image to display resolution}
    [RMXML] The 'OOBE.xml' file has been processed by Windows Setup.  
    [WPCHK] Wallpaper.jpg was transferred.
    [BGDFC] The brand's 'Backgrounds' folder was created.
    [BGDFC] The brand's 'BackgroundDefault.jpg' file was generated from the 'Wallpaper.jpg' image.
    [W8XAP] ===========================================================
    [W8XAP] ===[ Primary User Account Picture {BMP/PNG} Management ]===
    [W8XAP] ===========================================================
    [UBREP] The primary 'User' account picture{s} was replaced with the theme's 'User810' image file.
    [WXAP2] ============================================================
    [WXAP2] ===[ Additional User Account Picture's {PNG} Management ]===
    [WXAP2] ============================================================
    [UPREP] User-32.png was replaced.  
    [UPREP] User-40.png was replaced.
    [UPREP] User-48.png was replaced.  
    [UPREP] User-192.png was replaced.  
    [X8LLR] ====================================
    [X8LLR] ===[ Lock\Log-On Screen Routine ]===
    [X8LLR] ====================================
    [NLLSA] Using the 'Default' Windows Lock\Log-On Screens as defined by the User option.
    [OTFTR] ============================================
    [OTFTR] ===[ Brand/Theme Files Transfer Routine ]===
    [OTFTR] ============================================
    [OTFTR] The OS branding 'info' theme folder was created.
    [EWBSC] Additional found 'Wallpaper' file{s} was copied over for use as 'Desktop' backgrounds or a slideshow later, if required.
    [OTFTR] Note: The 'BackgroundDefault.jpg' file was re-copied due to a previous OS permission issue. {Ref: BDF}
    [OTFTR] The theme's branding files have been transferred.
    [ATREP] The original 'Aero.theme' has been backed up and replaced.
    [ICTAO] Registry sections for 'InstallTheme' and 'CurrentTheme' was set to '$OEM$.theme'.
    [USCTA] The User's specified 'Sapphire' theme was applied.  
    [BSHCS] ============================================
    [BSHCS] ===[ Primary/Branding Script Completion ]===
    [BSHCS] ============================================
    [BSHCS] The Primary/Branding script has completed.
    [BSHCS] ============================================
    [RBOOT] -----------------------------[ OOBE Reboot via Windows Setup ]-----------------------------
    [ADMAN] ===================================================
    [ADMAN] ============[ Add-On Manager: Started ]============
    [ADMAN] ===================================================
    [TFFIB] The theme's registry fix was applied. Reboot is required after setup completed.
    [XCORE] Detected that a 'Core' Edition was installed, two reboots are required to set the theme fully.
    [SATOU] ===================================================
    [SATOU] ====[ User Options that have now been applied ]====
    [SATOU] ===================================================
    [WSTYL] Original 'WallpaperStyle' registry value: 2 - Stretch image to display resolution.
    [WSTYL] User selected 'WallpaperStyle' value: 0 - Center image to display resolution. - Reboot may be required to fully apply this option/tweak.
    [FEXTS] Show File Extensions.  
    [ASCFM] Show 'Classic' Folder Menus such as Edit, View etc.  
    [SHFIE] Show any normal 'Hidden' folders and files, but NOT show any 'Super-Hidden' ones.  
    [SSHFF] Show any 'Super Hidden' folders and files, may not always show as expected due to other OS factors.  
    [DBITD] Remove the Windows 'Burn image to disc' feature entries from the C/Text Menus.  
    [SSLEW] Show 'Status Bar' data on Notepad and other Explorer windows.  
    [EFEWD] Enable the 'Full Window Dragging' effect instead of just the frame outline.  
    [ESPFE] Enable a separate process for Explorer.exe file.  
    [TOTNU] Transfer Options to any 'New Users' created. This may not always transfer all User options/settings over due to OS Permissions.  
    [RSCIR] Remove the '-Shortcut' reference on icons.  
    [SCADV] The shortcut's arrow design is set to: Classic/Small  
    [DHLNP] Disable the 'Highlighting' of any new Apps/Programs that are added to the Start Menu. This may get overridden by a later Windows Update.  
    [DERTM] Disable Windows Error Reporting.  
    [MSBTL] Move Start Menu Button to left.  
    [DHTBW] Disable/Hide Taskbar Widget.  
    [RNIWA] Uninstall/Remove 'News/Interests' and 'Chat' Widget Apps.  
    [RRNMW] Remove 'System Requirements Not Met' desktop watermark. Requires reboot.  
    [ESAFA] Disable Snap Assist Flyout.  
    [UCCMS] Use 'Classic' Context Menus. {Experimental}  
    [HTBCI] Hide the Taskbar's 'Chat' icon.  
    [TBVW1] Taskbar view options have been auto disabled as they can cause issues on this OS Build.  
    [DGSWM] Remove the 'Sharing Wizards' and 'Give access to' entries from C/Text Menus.  
    [RPBST] Hide the 'People Band' icon on the System Tray.  
    [LTTPI] Launch to 'ThisPC' instead of the newer 'Quick Access' view.  
    [SUDTI] Windows System/File Explorer is set to use the 'Dark Theme'.  
    [APPDT] Windows UWP Apps are set to use the 'Dark Theme'.  
    [PODAI] Prevent 'OneDrive' from automatically installing.  
    [TGBMD] Turn off Gaming Mode/Bar/DVR functions.  
    [DFSBN] Adjust the 'Diagnostic and Feedback' setting to the lowest possible.  
    [SCIPS] Show 'Command Prompt' instead of 'Powershell' on the Win-X menu. {May not work on the Win 11's Win-X menu}  
    [DEWPC] Remove the 'Edit With Photos' Context Menu.  
    [NMPTB] Unpin the 'Mail' icon from the TaskBar. May not always work due to OS conflicts.  
    [NSPTB] Unpin the 'Store' icon on the TaskBar.  
    [NTVTB] Unpin the 'Task View' icon on the TaskBar.  
    [HTBSI] Hide the 'Search' icon on the Taskbar.  
    [PDAOA] Turn Off 'Share Across Devices for Apps'.  
    [UPSFS] Use the 'PrtScr' keyboard button for easy accessing of the screen 'Snipping Tool'.  
    [NOARA] Disable the auto restarting of Apps/Programs after a reboot.  
    [PEFPL] Prevent 'Microsoft Edge' from pre-loading automatically and reduce its 'Telemetry' footprint.  
    [ECBTO] Display classic 'Balloon Tips' instead of using the newer 'Toast' notifications.  
    [DLSNS] Disable any 'Lockscreen' notifications.  
    [DPTAC] Disable the majority of 'Push/Toast' notifications shown in the 'Action Center' etc.  
    [DLTSM] Disable the animated, 'Live', tiles on the Start Menu. Depreciated on this OS Build.  
    [EVSAD] Set majority of Explorer window's views to: Details.  
    [HMNST] Hide Skype's 'Meet Now' icon on the System Tray, if present.  
    [UCMEW] Use 'Compact Mode' for the File Explorer's views.  
    [TOABA] Turn off all possible running 'Background' Apps.  
    [EECSB] Re-Enable the 'instant' search in Explorer windows.  
    [RANSA] Removed: All possible UWP Apps from the OS, except the Store, Screen Snip, Camera, Cortana/Search, Calculator or any 'System' required.
    [RANSA]          Some links to online or non UWP Apps may still be present on the Start Menu{s}.
    [SYSRF] The System Restore feature has now been enabled.  
    [USR1X] ==============================================================================
    [USR1X] ===[ Colorization, User Account Pictures and Remove DefaultUser0 Routines ]===
    [USR1X] ==============================================================================
    [USRAC] The 'Enhanced' Log-On screen registry entry has been applied.
    [WXSTB] Title Bar 'Grey' color has been applied via normal and uSID routines.  
    [WXSHL] Highlight 'Black' text color has been applied via normal and uSID routines.  
    [NOTES] Windows may need to be activated to set the Title Bar and other colors.
    [USRAC] User Account Picture's registry entries applied.  
    [USRRO] Windows 'Registered Owner' {Winver} registry entry was corrected and set to the primary username.
    [USRD0] The 'defaultuser0' account was present, removal process has started.
    [RDUPM] Removal of the 'defaultuser0' account was successful.
    [AMBPS] =================================================================
    [AMBPS] ===[ Check BIOS/Boot Mode, OS Partition Type/Controller Mode ]===
    [AMBPS] =================================================================
    [AMBPS] BIOS/Boot Mode  : UEFI  
    [AMBPS] Partition Type  : GPT  
    [AMBPS] Secure Boot     : Disabled  
    [AMHDC] Controller Mode : NVMe/PCIe {S}
    [EXTSR] =====================================
    [EXTSR] ===[ External Add-On's Detection ]===
    [EXTSR] =====================================
    [AMOSU] The Add-On file 'OS-Updates' was detected and processed...
    [CHKLS] =============================================
    [CHKLS] ===[ Detecting License\Activation Status ]===
    [CHKLS] =============================================
    [CHKLS] License/Activation Status  : Notification
    [CHKLS] License Channel Status     : Retail {CTT}
    [CHKLS] License Status Reason Code : 0xC004F034
    [CHKLS] License not found/invalid or could not connect to the Activation Server.
    [CHKLS] Online connection maybe required to complete Activation.
    [ADMAN] ===============================
    [ADMAN] ===[ Finalization Routines ]===
    [ADMAN] ===============================
    [CLNUP] Clean Up Routine Processed.
    [ADMAN] ===================================
    [ADMAN] ===[ Add-On Manager: Completed ]===
    [ADMAN] ===================================
    [ENDAM] -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
    [ENDAM] =========================================================================================
    [ENDAM] =                                                                                       =
    [ENDAM] = Please Note: As User options, UserTweaks or Wintel scripts have been detected it is   =
    [ENDAM] =              required for a reboot cycle to allow these options/tweaks to take full   =
    [ENDAM] =              effect. This also allows any Theme related processes to complete.        =
    [ENDAM] =                                                                                       =
    [ENDAM] =========================================================================================
    [ENDED]
    The Multi-OEM/Retail Project has completed.
    
     
  19. mxman2k

    mxman2k MDL Developer

    Jun 20, 2007
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    It maybe that ms have integrated the get started app with something else which causes the error as a dependant app is removed?
     
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