I've never used VMWare before, I can share my PC D drive but no amount of Googling will allow me to run PowerShell in the share drive in network or copy and paste in a folder on the main C: drive in VMWare, the C drive gives me permission errors and no way to CD to the network drive in PowerShell.
I don't know if this helps . . . (1) With the VMW machine powered off. Open edit machine settings. Click options. click "shared folders" Set that up using a folder on your host machine. Start machine and you will have a folder into which you can pass scripts, files and images back and forth, (2) From inside a running VMware machine you can enabling Network Drive Sharing. Allowing C$, D$, etc Code: REG ADD "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System" /v "LocalAccountTokenFilterPolicy" /t REG_DWORD /d "1" /f >NUL I hope I'm not telling you stuff you've already tried...
That didn't work, when I try to copy and paste say Z drive not found even though it shows my D drive in VMware
I got VMWare to work, I had write permission issues because an orphaned Optimize Offline folder on my shared drive had some read-only permissions. I fixed the permissions, copied the Optimize Offiine folder to the VMWare C: drive, now I can run PowerShell in the folder. Also, I had to unselect share the network folder in Guest O/S as well. AND, the Defender not being removed IS an issue with running the script on Windows 11, running the script on Windows 10 works fine.
I'm glad you got vmware working! It's a very handy app to have. Thanks for confirming about Windows 11 and Defender! This might get fixed whenever the RTM of W11 comes out. I'm not sure Microsoft would see the inability to disable defender as a bug!! Much more likily that the Optimize script developer comes up with a solution once he releases a version that officially supports W11. Whenever the next W10 LTSC comes out, I'll definitely keep a ten-year supported version of that OS on a vmware and possibly a dual-boot partition on a real device.
Unless I misread your comment, I thought LTSC 2022 comes with 5 years of support, not 10? (uness you meant Win 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC, which does come with 10 years of support)
Here what I remove. I remove Notepad and Wordpad because I use Notepad++ which is volumes better. If you have no Start Menu, CTRL ALT DELETE and sign out and back in, or just reboot your PC. Microsoft Store for paid games and apps confirmed working. Code: *************************************************************************************************** Running Module : Optimize-Offline 4.0.1.7 Optimize Start : 07/10/2021 04:01:13 PM Identity Name : Kedar Computer Name : DESKTOP-BSVE9BH *************************************************************************************************** 2021-07-10T16:01:13 [INFO]: Supported Image Build: [22000] 2021-07-10T16:01:16 [INFO]: Mounting Windows 11 Enterprise 2021-07-10T16:02:42 [INFO]: Pre-Optimization Image Health State: [Healthy] 2021-07-10T16:03:39 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.BingNews 2021-07-10T16:03:42 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.BingWeather 2021-07-10T16:03:45 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.GetHelp 2021-07-10T16:03:48 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.Getstarted 2021-07-10T16:03:52 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.MicrosoftOfficeHub 2021-07-10T16:03:55 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.MicrosoftSolitaireCollection 2021-07-10T16:03:58 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.MicrosoftStickyNotes 2021-07-10T16:04:00 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.People 2021-07-10T16:04:03 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.ScreenSketch 2021-07-10T16:04:07 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.SecHealthUI 2021-07-10T16:04:10 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.Todos 2021-07-10T16:04:12 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.Windows.Photos 2021-07-10T16:04:16 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.WindowsAlarms 2021-07-10T16:04:19 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.WindowsCalculator 2021-07-10T16:04:22 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.WindowsCamera 2021-07-10T16:04:25 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: microsoft.windowscommunicationsapps 2021-07-10T16:04:28 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.WindowsFeedbackHub 2021-07-10T16:04:31 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.WindowsMaps 2021-07-10T16:04:34 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.WindowsNotepad 2021-07-10T16:04:37 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.WindowsSoundRecorder 2021-07-10T16:04:40 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.YourPhone 2021-07-10T16:04:43 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.ZuneMusic 2021-07-10T16:04:46 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.ZuneVideo 2021-07-10T16:04:49 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: MicrosoftWindows.Client.WebExperience 2021-07-10T16:06:08 [INFO]: Removing System App: Microsoft.AAD.BrokerPlugin 2021-07-10T16:06:10 [INFO]: Removing System App: Microsoft.BioEnrollment 2021-07-10T16:06:12 [INFO]: Removing System App: Microsoft.ECApp 2021-07-10T16:06:14 [INFO]: Removing System App: Microsoft.LockApp 2021-07-10T16:06:16 [INFO]: Removing System App: Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge 2021-07-10T16:06:18 [INFO]: Removing System App: Microsoft.MicrosoftEdgeDevToolsClient 2021-07-10T16:06:20 [INFO]: Removing System App: Microsoft.Win32WebViewHost 2021-07-10T16:06:22 [INFO]: Removing System App: Microsoft.Windows.AddSuggestedFoldersToLibarayDialog 2021-07-10T16:06:24 [INFO]: Removing System App: Microsoft.Windows.FileExplorer 2021-07-10T16:06:26 [INFO]: Removing System App: Microsoft.Windows.FilePicker 2021-07-10T16:06:28 [INFO]: Removing System App: Microsoft.Windows.ParentalControls 2021-07-10T16:06:30 [INFO]: Removing System App: Microsoft.Windows.PeopleExperienceHost 2021-07-10T16:06:32 [INFO]: Removing System App: NcsiUwpApp 2021-07-10T16:06:35 [INFO]: Disabling Services, Drivers and Integration Content for Removed Apps. 2021-07-10T16:06:43 [INFO]: Removing Windows Biometric Capability Packages. 2021-07-10T16:07:03 [INFO]: Disabling Optional Feature: Windows-Defender-Default-Definitions 2021-07-10T16:07:07 [INFO]: Importing Custom App Associations. 2021-07-10T16:08:02 [INFO]: Removing Windows Capability: App.StepsRecorder 2021-07-10T16:08:07 [INFO]: Removing Windows Capability: App.Support.QuickAssist 2021-07-10T16:08:12 [INFO]: Removing Windows Capability: MathRecognizer 2021-07-10T16:08:16 [INFO]: Removing Windows Capability: Media.WindowsMediaPlayer 2021-07-10T16:08:23 [INFO]: Removing Windows Capability: Microsoft.Windows.Ethernet.Client.Intel.E1i68x64 2021-07-10T16:08:28 [INFO]: Removing Windows Capability: Microsoft.Windows.Ethernet.Client.Intel.E2f68 2021-07-10T16:08:33 [INFO]: Removing Windows Capability: Microsoft.Windows.Notepad.System 2021-07-10T16:08:38 [INFO]: Removing Windows Capability: Microsoft.Windows.Wifi.Client.Broadcom.Bcmpciedhd63 2021-07-10T16:08:43 [INFO]: Removing Windows Capability: Microsoft.Windows.Wifi.Client.Broadcom.Bcmwl63a 2021-07-10T16:08:51 [INFO]: Removing Windows Capability: Microsoft.Windows.Wifi.Client.Broadcom.Bcmwl63al 2021-07-10T16:09:10 [INFO]: Removing Windows Capability: Microsoft.Windows.Wifi.Client.Intel.Netwbw02 2021-07-10T16:09:28 [INFO]: Removing Windows Capability: Microsoft.Windows.Wifi.Client.Intel.Netwew00 2021-07-10T16:09:36 [INFO]: Removing Windows Capability: Microsoft.Windows.Wifi.Client.Intel.Netwew01 2021-07-10T16:09:41 [INFO]: Removing Windows Capability: Microsoft.Windows.Wifi.Client.Intel.Netwlv64 2021-07-10T16:09:47 [INFO]: Removing Windows Capability: Microsoft.Windows.Wifi.Client.Intel.Netwns64 2021-07-10T16:09:53 [INFO]: Removing Windows Capability: Microsoft.Windows.Wifi.Client.Intel.Netwsw00 2021-07-10T16:09:58 [INFO]: Removing Windows Capability: Microsoft.Windows.Wifi.Client.Intel.Netwtw02 2021-07-10T16:10:06 [INFO]: Removing Windows Capability: Microsoft.Windows.Wifi.Client.Intel.Netwtw04 2021-07-10T16:10:12 [INFO]: Removing Windows Capability: Microsoft.Windows.Wifi.Client.Intel.Netwtw06 2021-07-10T16:10:18 [INFO]: Removing Windows Capability: Microsoft.Windows.Wifi.Client.Intel.Netwtw08 2021-07-10T16:10:24 [INFO]: Removing Windows Capability: Microsoft.Windows.Wifi.Client.Marvel.Mrvlpcie8897 2021-07-10T16:10:29 [INFO]: Removing Windows Capability: Microsoft.Windows.Wifi.Client.Qualcomm.Athw8x 2021-07-10T16:10:35 [INFO]: Removing Windows Capability: Microsoft.Windows.Wifi.Client.Qualcomm.Athwnx 2021-07-10T16:10:42 [INFO]: Removing Windows Capability: Microsoft.Windows.Wifi.Client.Qualcomm.Qcamain10x64 2021-07-10T16:10:48 [INFO]: Removing Windows Capability: Microsoft.Windows.Wifi.Client.Ralink.Netr28x 2021-07-10T16:10:54 [INFO]: Removing Windows Capability: Microsoft.Windows.Wifi.Client.Realtek.Rtl8187se 2021-07-10T16:10:59 [INFO]: Removing Windows Capability: Microsoft.Windows.Wifi.Client.Realtek.Rtl8192se 2021-07-10T16:11:05 [INFO]: Removing Windows Capability: Microsoft.Windows.Wifi.Client.Realtek.Rtl819xp 2021-07-10T16:11:10 [INFO]: Removing Windows Capability: Microsoft.Windows.Wifi.Client.Realtek.Rtl85n64 2021-07-10T16:11:16 [INFO]: Removing Windows Capability: Microsoft.Windows.Wifi.Client.Realtek.Rtwlane 2021-07-10T16:11:22 [INFO]: Removing Windows Capability: Microsoft.Windows.Wifi.Client.Realtek.Rtwlane01 2021-07-10T16:11:27 [INFO]: Removing Windows Capability: Microsoft.Windows.Wifi.Client.Realtek.Rtwlane13 2021-07-10T16:11:33 [INFO]: Removing Windows Capability: Microsoft.Windows.WordPad 2021-07-10T16:11:39 [INFO]: Removing Windows Capability: OneCoreUAP.OneSync 2021-07-10T16:11:47 [INFO]: Removing Windows Capability: OpenSSH.Client 2021-07-10T16:12:06 [INFO]: Removing Windows Package: Microsoft-Windows-LanguageFeatures-Handwriting-en-us 2021-07-10T16:12:12 [INFO]: Removing Windows Package: Microsoft-Windows-LanguageFeatures-OCR-en-us 2021-07-10T16:12:17 [INFO]: Removing Windows Package: Microsoft-Windows-LanguageFeatures-Speech-en-us 2021-07-10T16:12:29 [INFO]: Disabling Optional Feature: MicrosoftWindowsPowerShellV2Root 2021-07-10T16:12:45 [INFO]: Disabling Optional Feature: Printing-XPSServices-Features 2021-07-10T16:12:50 [INFO]: Disabling Optional Feature: SmbDirect 2021-07-10T16:14:02 [INFO]: Enabling Optional Feature: Microsoft-Windows-Subsystem-Linux 2021-07-10T16:14:12 [INFO]: Integrating the Win32 Calculator. 2021-07-10T16:14:15 [INFO]: Applying Optimized Registry Settings. 2021-07-10T16:14:26 [INFO]: Applying Setup Content. 2021-07-10T16:14:29 [INFO]: Importing Registry Template: Additional Tweaks.reg 2021-07-10T16:14:32 [INFO]: Importing Registry Template: TPM.reg 2021-07-10T16:14:37 [INFO]: Applying Answer File. 2021-07-10T16:14:41 [INFO]: Injecting Driver Packages into Windows 11 Enterprise 2021-07-10T16:15:41 [INFO]: Cannot perform a clean-up of the Component Store while there are pending installations. 2021-07-10T16:15:41 [INFO]: Cleaning-up the Start Menu Layout. 2021-07-10T16:15:45 [INFO]: Creating a Package Summary Log. 2021-07-10T16:15:53 [INFO]: Post-Optimization Image Health State: [Healthy] 2021-07-10T16:15:57 [INFO]: Saving and Dismounting Windows 11 Enterprise 2021-07-10T16:21:45 [INFO]: Rebuilding and Exporting Windows 11 Enterprise using Solid compression. 2021-07-10T17:08:13 [INFO]: Optimizing the Installation Media File Structure. 2021-07-10T17:08:14 [INFO]: Creating a No-Prompt Bootable Windows Installation Media ISO. 2021-07-10T17:08:27 [INFO]: Finalizing Optimizations. 2021-07-10T17:08:27 [INFO]: Optimize-Offline completed in [67] minutes with [0] errors. *************************************************************************************************** Optimizations Finalized : 07/10/2021 05:08:27 PM ***************************************************************************************************
Tried with the edits you mentioned, but i still get an error on SechealthUi component. I am using en-us 22000.65 from uupdump site, resetbase = true Here is the log from O-O: Code: *************************************************************************************************** Running Module : Optimize-Offline 4.0.1.7 Optimize Start : 07/11/2021 01:36:59 AM Identity Name : Ganx Computer Name : DESKTOP-41E6QDJ *************************************************************************************************** 2021-07-11T01:36:59 [INFO]: Supported Image Build: [22000] 2021-07-11T01:37:02 [INFO]: Mounting Windows 11 Pro 2021-07-11T01:38:08 [INFO]: Pre-Optimization Image Health State: [Healthy] 2021-07-11T01:38:14 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.549981C3F5F10 2021-07-11T01:38:17 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.BingNews 2021-07-11T01:38:20 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.BingWeather 2021-07-11T01:38:23 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.GamingApp 2021-07-11T01:38:26 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.GetHelp 2021-07-11T01:38:30 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.Getstarted 2021-07-11T01:38:33 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.HEIFImageExtension 2021-07-11T01:38:36 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.MicrosoftOfficeHub 2021-07-11T01:38:39 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.MicrosoftSolitaireCollection 2021-07-11T01:38:41 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.MicrosoftStickyNotes 2021-07-11T01:38:44 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.Paint 2021-07-11T01:38:47 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.People 2021-07-11T01:38:50 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.ScreenSketch 2021-07-11T01:38:53 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.SecHealthUI 2021-07-11T01:38:55 [ERROR]: Failed to Remove Provisioned App Packages. 2021-07-11T01:38:55 [INFO]: Discarding any Images and Terminating Optimizations. *************************************************************************************************** Optimizations Failed : 07/11/2021 01:38:55 AM *************************************************************************************************** and this is the error log: Code: Index : 0 Exception : Removal failed. Please contact your software vendor. Category : NotSpecified: (:) [Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage], COMException ErrorID : Microsoft.Dism.Commands.RemoveAppxProvisionedPackageCommand Target : Command : [Void](Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage @RemoveAppxParams) Script : C:\Users\Ganx\Desktop\Optimize-Offline-4.0.1.8\Optimize-Offline.psm1 Line : 517 Column : 17 configuration.json Code: { "_Info": [ "This is a JSON based Configuration file for Optimize-Offline.", "Ensure proper formatting is used when editing the JSON parameter values.", "Boolean parameter values use true and false. String parameter values must be enclosed in double-quotes." ], "SourcePath": "H:\\sources\\install.wim", "WindowsApps": "Whitelist", "SystemApps": true, "Capabilities": true, "Packages": false, "Features": true, "DeveloperMode": false, "WindowsStore": false, "MicrosoftEdge": false, "Win32Calc": true, "Dedup": false, "DaRT": [], "Registry": true, "Additional": { "Setup": false, "Wallpaper": false, "SystemLogo": false, "LockScreen": false, "RegistryTemplates": false, "LayoutModification": false, "Unattend": false, "Drivers": false, "NetFx3": false }, "ComponentCleanup": true, "ISO": "Prompt" } Whitelist Code: { "DisplayName": [ "Microsoft.DesktopAppInstaller", "Microsoft.StorePurchaseApp", "Microsoft.VCLibs.140.00", "Microsoft.VP9VideoExtensions", "Microsoft.XboxIdentityProvider", "Microsoft.PowerAutomateDesktop", "Microsoft.UI.Xaml.2.4", "Microsoft.WindowsStore", "MicrosoftWindows.Client.WebExperience" ] } I also modified the file .\Src\Public\Test-Requirements.ps1 commented out some lines which were giving an error when starting the script: Code: Function Test-Requirements { If (!([Security.Principal.WindowsPrincipal][Security.Principal.WindowsIdentity]::GetCurrent()).IsInRole([Security.Principal.WindowsBuiltInRole]::Administrator)) { Write-Warning ('Elevation is required to process optimizations. Please relaunch {0} as an administrator.' -f $OptimizeOffline.BaseName); Break } If ($PSVersionTable.PSVersion.Major -lt 5) { Write-Warning ('{0} does not support PowerShell version {1}' -f $OptimizeOffline.BaseName, $PSVersionTable.PSVersion.ToString()); Break } #$OSCaption = (Get-CimInstance -ClassName Win32_OperatingSystem | Select-Object -ExpandProperty Caption) #$HostEnvironment = @('Microsoft Windows 10', 'Microsoft Windows Server 2016', 'Microsoft Windows Server 2019') #If ($OSCaption -notlike "$($HostEnvironment[0])*" -and $OSCaption -notlike "$($HostEnvironment[1])*" -and $OSCaption -notlike "$($HostEnvironment[2])*") { Write-Warning ('{0} requires one of the following host environments: {1}.' -f $OptimizeOffline.BaseName, ($HostEnvironment -join ', ')); Break } If ($Env:PROCESSOR_ARCHITECTURE -ne $ManifestData.ProcessorArchitecture) { Write-Warning ('{0} requires an "{1}" processor architecture.' -f $OptimizeOffline.BaseName, $ManifestData.ProcessorArchitecture); Break } If (Test-Path -Path HKLM:\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\MiniNT) { Write-Warning ('{0} cannot be run in a Preinstallation environment.' -f $OptimizeOffline.BaseName); Break } If ((Get-UICulture).Name -ne $OptimizeOffline.Culture) { Write-Warning ('{0} is designed for the "{1}" regional culture. Not all optimizations will be available for the "{2}" regional culture.' -f $OptimizeOffline.BaseName, $OptimizeOffline.Culture, (Get-UICulture).Name); Start-Sleep 5 } }
Are you running the script from Windows 10 or Windows 11? Running the script whiler running Windows 10 I can remove Defender, Windows 11 I can't. Oh, and I'm using OO 4.0.1.8
Super like to you buddy, made my day , night actually here In other words, the dism of W11 has removal protection for windows security, screw you Microsoft!!!!
Kedarwolf brother pl update first post on this thread about using Win11 with OO is not recommended so that users wont ask same question again n again . Regards, [COIN]
See this post about running Windows 10 in VMware to use Optimize Offline. You need a working Windows 10 activation key though to use it. https://forums.mydigitallife.net/th...20h1-and-ltsc-2019.80038/page-44#post-1673574
Anyone else have an issue where the keyboard often double types a letter in Windows 11?. Edit: Never mind, I fixed it by increasing the repeat delay on Control Panel/Keyboard. Second Edit: Still double typing.
Anyone running Windows 11 that wants the classic right-click context menu, add this to your Additional Tweaks.reg It doesn't work for desktop shortcuts but for every other file it works. Code: [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\FeatureManagement\Overrides\4\5861182] "EnabledState"=dword:00000001 "EnabledStateOptions"=dword:00000001 "Variant=dword":00000000 "VariantPayload"=dword:00000000 "VariantPayloadKind"=dword:00000000 [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced] "SeparateProcess"=dword:00000001
Haven't had time to check but, as I understand it, this only works (for the desktop part) if the following has previously been applied, please advise Code: Registry Editor Version 5.00 ; Enable Classic (Old Windows 10) File Explorer Context Menu and Ribbon on Windows 11 [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced] "SeparateProcess"=dword:00000001
I've decided to go back to Windows 10 21H1. I'll advise if you still need VMWare to remove Defender from the ISO if you're running Windows 11 when I get to that.
Does anyone want me to explain how to add the updates for Win 10 and Win 11 on 19041. and 22000.1 ISOs with W10UI for Optimize Offline? It's the very best way to make a fully updated ISO, even better than UUP Dump. I'll likely make another thread for that unless there is one, but I don't think so.
No, no need to run VMWare when running Windows 11 as your O/S to remove Defender from a Windows 10 ISO.