Optimize-Offline Guide - Windows Debloating Tool, Windows 1803, 1903, 19H2, 1909, 20H1 and LTSC 2019

just needs to be executed once on a new setup: Set-ExecutionPolicy Bypass -Scope CurrentUser -Force


1.) Right click open Powershell ISE as Administrator

2.) File-->Open-->Start-Optimize.ps1

3.) "Run Script" green button twice

 

now why couldn't you guys just tell us these steps from the beginning!!!

 

Thanks, it works! You have to run green 2 times!
Why?
Why do I need 2 times? It is not important anymore. It works well!
Thanks to Pir8pete for understanding that.

 

yeah, I have no idea why we need to click it twice, I just stumbled on it out of frustration / troubleshooting, but yeah it works.

my guess is powershell is not in the right dir even those we selected the script, then after if points to the right place, I dunno kinda odd

also the script thinks the .iso version is 18362.0, author will need to look into these

 

hey,
i changed the required things, as per KedarWolfs instructions, to accomodate my de-DE image. it runs and creates the iso, but i get the following error msg in the log:
[ERROR]: Failed to Import Custom App Associations.
should i worry about this, or can i proceed with the image?
thanks in advance

 

Excellent
thanks for the good work
also for the log file that shows the deletions correctly.
everything exactly as instructed changed only the install.wim instead of the whole ISO file.
It works as desired and in 20 minutes everything is done without errors!
I will recommend it to others and stay up to date myself.
Incidentally, I switched to de_DE as described without any errors.

 

thank you so much for the elaborate reply, i redid everything, switching en-US to de-DE, and still got the error. after that i copied your file structure exactly, the error persist however. maybe my image is faulty, i will try another one.
thanks again!

Code:

***************************************************************************************************
Running Module : Optimize-Offline 4.0.0.3
Optimize Start : 01/23/2020 07:58:46
Identity Name  :
Computer Name  :
***************************************************************************************************

2020-01-23T19:58:46 [INFO]: Supported Image Build: [18362]
2020-01-23T19:58:49 [INFO]: Mounting Windows 10 Education
2020-01-23T19:59:33 [INFO]: Mounting Microsoft Windows Setup (x64)
2020-01-23T19:59:40 [INFO]: Mounting Microsoft Windows Recovery Environment (x64)
2020-01-23T19:59:52 [INFO]: Pre-Optimization Image Health State: [Healthy]
2020-01-23T19:59:59 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.BingWeather
2020-01-23T20:00:01 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.DesktopAppInstaller
2020-01-23T20:00:04 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.GetHelp
2020-01-23T20:00:07 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.Getstarted
2020-01-23T20:00:10 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.HEIFImageExtension
2020-01-23T20:00:13 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.Messaging
2020-01-23T20:00:15 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.Microsoft3DViewer
2020-01-23T20:00:18 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.MicrosoftOfficeHub
2020-01-23T20:00:21 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.MicrosoftSolitaireCollection
2020-01-23T20:00:24 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.MicrosoftStickyNotes
2020-01-23T20:00:27 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.MixedReality.Portal
2020-01-23T20:00:30 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.MSPaint
2020-01-23T20:00:33 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.Office.OneNote
2020-01-23T20:00:36 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.OneConnect
2020-01-23T20:00:38 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.People
2020-01-23T20:00:41 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.Print3D
2020-01-23T20:00:44 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.ScreenSketch
2020-01-23T20:00:47 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.SkypeApp
2020-01-23T20:00:50 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.StorePurchaseApp
2020-01-23T20:00:53 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.VP9VideoExtensions
2020-01-23T20:00:55 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.Wallet
2020-01-23T20:00:58 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.WebMediaExtensions
2020-01-23T20:01:01 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.WebpImageExtension
2020-01-23T20:01:04 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.Windows.Photos
2020-01-23T20:01:07 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.WindowsAlarms
2020-01-23T20:01:10 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.WindowsCalculator
2020-01-23T20:01:12 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.WindowsCamera
2020-01-23T20:01:15 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: microsoft.windowscommunicationsapps
2020-01-23T20:01:18 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.WindowsFeedbackHub
2020-01-23T20:01:21 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.WindowsMaps
2020-01-23T20:01:24 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.WindowsSoundRecorder
2020-01-23T20:01:27 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.WindowsStore
2020-01-23T20:01:30 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.Xbox.TCUI
2020-01-23T20:01:32 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.XboxApp
2020-01-23T20:01:35 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.XboxGameOverlay
2020-01-23T20:01:38 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.XboxGamingOverlay
2020-01-23T20:01:41 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.XboxIdentityProvider
2020-01-23T20:01:44 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.XboxSpeechToTextOverlay
2020-01-23T20:01:47 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.YourPhone
2020-01-23T20:01:49 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.ZuneMusic
2020-01-23T20:01:52 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.ZuneVideo
2020-01-23T20:02:48 [INFO]: Removing System App: Microsoft.BioEnrollment
2020-01-23T20:02:50 [INFO]: Removing System App: Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge
2020-01-23T20:02:52 [INFO]: Removing System App: Microsoft.MicrosoftEdgeDevToolsClient
2020-01-23T20:02:54 [INFO]: Removing System App: Microsoft.Windows.CallingShellApp
2020-01-23T20:02:56 [INFO]: Removing System App: Microsoft.Windows.ParentalControls
2020-01-23T20:02:58 [INFO]: Removing System App: Microsoft.Windows.PeopleExperienceHost
2020-01-23T20:03:00 [INFO]: Removing System App: Microsoft.Windows.SecureAssessmentBrowser
2020-01-23T20:03:02 [INFO]: Removing System App: Microsoft.Windows.XGpuEjectDialog
2020-01-23T20:03:04 [INFO]: Removing System App: Microsoft.XboxGameCallableUI
2020-01-23T20:03:06 [INFO]: Removing System App: Microsoft.Windows.ContentDeliveryManager
2020-01-23T20:03:09 [INFO]: Disabling Services, Drivers and Integration Content for Removed Apps.
2020-01-23T20:03:13 [INFO]: Importing Custom App Associations.
2020-01-23T20:03:13 [ERROR]: Failed to Import Custom App Associations.
2020-01-23T20:04:24 [INFO]: Removing Windows Capability: Hello.Face.18330
2020-01-23T20:04:31 [INFO]: Removing Windows Capability: Hello.Face.Migration.18330
2020-01-23T20:04:59 [INFO]: Disabling Optional Feature: MicrosoftWindowsPowerShellV2Root
2020-01-23T20:05:13 [INFO]: Disabling Optional Feature: FaxServicesClientPackage
2020-01-23T20:05:40 [INFO]: Enabling Optional Feature: DirectPlay
2020-01-23T20:05:47 [INFO]: Integrating the Win32 Calculator.
2020-01-23T20:05:49 [INFO]: Integrating Microsoft DaRT 10 and Windows 19H2 Debugging Tools into Microsoft Windows Setup (x64)
2020-01-23T20:05:55 [INFO]: Applying Optimized Registry Settings.
2020-01-23T20:06:00 [INFO]: Applying Setup Content.
2020-01-23T20:06:03 [INFO]: Applying Wallpaper.
2020-01-23T20:06:06 [INFO]: Applying System Logo.
2020-01-23T20:06:09 [INFO]: Applying Lock Screen.
2020-01-23T20:06:12 [INFO]: Importing Registry Templates.
2020-01-23T20:06:16 [INFO]: Cleaning-up the Start Menu Layout.
2020-01-23T20:06:19 [INFO]: Creating a Package Summary Log.
2020-01-23T20:06:21 [INFO]: Post-Optimization Image Health State: [Healthy]
2020-01-23T20:06:24 [INFO]: Saving and Dismounting Microsoft Windows Setup (x64)
2020-01-23T20:06:35 [INFO]: Saving and Dismounting Microsoft Windows Recovery Environment (x64)
2020-01-23T20:06:45 [INFO]: Rebuilding and Exporting Microsoft Windows Setup (x64)
2020-01-23T20:06:46 [INFO]: Rebuilding and Exporting Microsoft Windows Recovery Environment (x64)
2020-01-23T20:06:47 [INFO]: Saving and Dismounting Windows 10 Education
2020-01-23T20:07:34 [INFO]: Rebuilding and Exporting Windows 10 Education using Maximum compression.
2020-01-23T20:07:36 [INFO]: Optimizing the Installation Media File Structure.
2020-01-23T20:07:37 [INFO]: Creating a No-Prompt Bootable Windows Installation Media ISO.
2020-01-23T20:07:46 [INFO]: Finalizing Optimizations.
2020-01-23T20:07:51 [INFO]: Optimize-Offline completed in [8] minutes with [0] errors.

***************************************************************************************************
Optimizations Finalized : 01/23/2020 08:07:51
***************************************************************************************************

 

Why this error :
[ERROR]: Failed to Import Custom App Associations.
also :
Onedrive is still there :
please cross check to remove it from Optimised Iso in next build of Optimise-Offline either GUI or powershell script.

Thanks & Regards
This is a awesome script by developer . thanks a lot lot.

 

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has anybody tested version 4.0.0.4 .
Why Developer is not building executable using Powershell Studio for this project might be it result in false positive results via AV signature scanning engines.

 

Fresh from the press
Changes en-US to de-DE as before
an install.wim as a test
and looks good as far as I can tell.

Code:

2020-01-27T11:51:58 [ERROR]: Failed to Import Custom App Associations.
2020-01-27T11:53:08 [INFO]: Removing Windows Capability: App.Support.QuickAssist
2020-01-27T11:53:56 [INFO]: Removing Windows Capability: Hello.Face.17658
2020-01-27T11:54:12 [INFO]: Removing Windows Capability: Hello.Face.Migration.17658
2020-01-27T11:54:28 [INFO]: Removing Windows Capability: MathRecognizer
2020-01-27T11:54:43 [INFO]: Removing Windows Capability: OneCoreUAP.OneSync
2020-01-27T11:54:59 [INFO]: Removing Windows Capability: OpenSSH.Client
2020-01-27T11:56:20 [INFO]: Removing Windows Package: Microsoft-Windows-FodMetadata
2020-01-27T11:56:42 [INFO]: Disabling Optional Feature: MicrosoftWindowsPowerShellV2Root
2020-01-27T11:57:59 [INFO]: Applying Optimized Registry Settings.
2020-01-27T11:58:05 [INFO]: Applying Setup Content.
2020-01-27T11:58:08 [INFO]: Applying Wallpaper.
2020-01-27T11:58:11 [INFO]: Applying System Logo.
2020-01-27T11:58:14 [INFO]: Applying Lock Screen.
2020-01-27T11:58:18 [INFO]: Importing Registry Templates.
2020-01-27T11:58:21 [INFO]: Cleaning-up the Start Menu Layout.
2020-01-27T11:58:24 [INFO]: Creating a Package Summary Log.
2020-01-27T11:58:28 [INFO]: Post-Optimization Image Health State: [Healthy]
2020-01-27T11:58:31 [INFO]: Saving and Dismounting Microsoft Windows Recovery Environment (x64)
2020-01-27T11:58:50 [INFO]: Rebuilding and Exporting Microsoft Windows Recovery Environment (x64)
2020-01-27T11:58:53 [INFO]: Saving and Dismounting Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC
2020-01-27T12:00:38 [INFO]: Rebuilding and Exporting Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC using Maximum compression.
2020-01-27T12:01:58 [INFO]: Finalizing Optimizations.
2020-01-27T12:02:03 [INFO]: Optimize-Offline completed in [16] minutes with [1] errors.

***************************************************************************************************
Optimizations Finalized : 01/27/2020 12:02:03
***************************************************************************************************

 

@KedarWolf

Es ist nicht möglich, eine Methode für einen Ausdruck aufzurufen, der den NULL hat.
In C:\Optimize\Optimize-Offline-4.0.0.4\Src\Public\Export-ErrorLog.ps1:8 Zeichen:9
+ [PSCustomObject]@{
+ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
+ CategoryInfo : InvalidOperation: ) [], RuntimeException
+ FullyQualifiedErrorId : InvokeMethodOnNull

 

now its clean that i am not only the one with error at last :

Optimize-Offline completed in [16] minutes with [1] errors.
but iso is created & i checked to install it in a vm worked fine .


[ERROR]: Failed to Import Custom App Associations.
same error again as usual as well as onedrive isnt removed with 4.0.0.4 too.

 

Just did a test run with 4004, ran with no errors in a time of 20mins.

 

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I am getting error "unsupported image build: (19041)" with 4.0.0.4

I did change 18362 to 19041 in Optimize-Offline.psm1.

@drew84 Any help is much appreciated !

 

.. Haven't had a chance to look at any modifications that Godhand may have applied to his recent release,
due to being laid up with a serious hip injury... but will certainly look in to it when/as soon as I get a chance.

With luck, KedarWolf may have a solution/reason for you before then....

Edit: .. just had a quick look and the only thing that catches my eye (and I don't see why it should have an effect) is;
after the 3rd 18362 reference { $CodeName = '19H2' } <-- maybe needs to be changed to 20H1

 

For those unaware @GodHand shared a script to completely uninstall OneDrive over at the Scripting forums: https://forums.mydigitallife.net/threads/fully-microsoft-onedrive-removal.80931/