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

Hey bro! You may want to edit your request "LangaugeFeatiures" is a typo. I believe.

 

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Works well for culture pl- PL -

Spoiler: configuration json

{
"_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": "C:\\1\\sources\\install.wim",
"WindowsApps": "Whitelist",
"SystemApps": "Whitelist",
"Capabilities": "Whitelist",
"Packages": false,
"FeaturesToEnable": "List",
"FeaturesToDisable": "List",
"DeveloperMode": false,
"WindowsStore": false,
"MicrosoftEdge": false,
"Win32Calc": true,
"Dedup": false,
"DaRT": [],
"Registry": true,
"Additional": {
"Setup": true,
"Wallpaper": false,
"SystemLogo": false,
"LockScreen": false,
"RegistryTemplates": true,
"LayoutModification": false,
"Unattend": false,
"Drivers": false,
"NetFx3": false
},
"ComponentCleanup": true,
"ISO": "No-Prompt",
"CompressionType": "Maximum",
"SelectiveRegistry": {
"DisableWindowsUpdate": true,
"DisableDriverUpdate": true
}
}

Spoiler: log

***************************************************************************************************
Running Module : Optimize-Offline 4.0.1.7
Optimize Start : 08/01/2021 06:18:00 AM
Identity Name : Zbyszek
Computer Name : ZBYSZEK-PC
***************************************************************************************************
2021-08-01T06:18:00 [INFO]: Supported Image Build: [19044]
2021-08-01T06:18:03 [INFO]: Mounting Windows 10 Education
2021-08-01T06:18:41 [INFO]: Pre-Optimization Image Health State: [Healthy]
2021-08-01T06:18:47 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: CortanaApp.View.App
2021-08-01T06:18:50 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.DesktopAppInstaller
2021-08-01T06:18:53 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.GetHelp
2021-08-01T06:18:56 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.Getstarted
2021-08-01T06:18:58 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.HEIFImageExtension
2021-08-01T06:19:01 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.Microsoft3DViewer
2021-08-01T06:19:04 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.MicrosoftOfficeHub
2021-08-01T06:19:07 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.MicrosoftSolitaireCollection
2021-08-01T06:19:10 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.MicrosoftStickyNotes
2021-08-01T06:19:12 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.MixedReality.Portal
2021-08-01T06:19:15 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.MSPaint
2021-08-01T06:19:18 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.Office.OneNote
2021-08-01T06:19:21 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.People
2021-08-01T06:19:24 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.ScreenSketch
2021-08-01T06:19:26 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.SkypeApp
2021-08-01T06:19:29 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.Wallet
2021-08-01T06:19:32 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.Windows.Photos
2021-08-01T06:19:35 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.WindowsAlarms
2021-08-01T06:19:38 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.WindowsCalculator
2021-08-01T06:19:41 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.WindowsCamera
2021-08-01T06:19:43 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: microsoft.windowscommunicationsapps
2021-08-01T06:19:47 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.WindowsFeedbackHub
2021-08-01T06:19:49 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.WindowsMaps
2021-08-01T06:19:52 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.WindowsSoundRecorder
2021-08-01T06:19:55 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.Xbox.TCUI
2021-08-01T06:19:58 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.XboxApp
2021-08-01T06:20:01 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.XboxGameOverlay
2021-08-01T06:20:03 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.XboxGamingOverlay
2021-08-01T06:20:06 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.XboxIdentityProvider
2021-08-01T06:20:09 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.XboxSpeechToTextOverlay
2021-08-01T06:20:12 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.YourPhone
2021-08-01T06:20:14 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.ZuneMusic
2021-08-01T06:20:17 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.ZuneVideo
2021-08-01T06:20:27 [INFO]: Removing System App: Microsoft.AAD.BrokerPlugin
2021-08-01T06:20:29 [INFO]: Removing System App: Microsoft.BioEnrollment
2021-08-01T06:20:31 [INFO]: Removing System App: Microsoft.ECApp
2021-08-01T06:20:33 [INFO]: Removing System App: Microsoft.LockApp
2021-08-01T06:20:35 [INFO]: Removing System App: Microsoft.Win32WebViewHost
2021-08-01T06:20:37 [INFO]: Removing System App: Microsoft.Windows.AddSuggestedFoldersToLibarayDialog
2021-08-01T06:20:39 [INFO]: Removing System App: Microsoft.Windows.CallingShellApp
2021-08-01T06:20:41 [INFO]: Removing System App: Microsoft.Windows.FileExplorer
2021-08-01T06:20:43 [INFO]: Removing System App: Microsoft.Windows.FilePicker
2021-08-01T06:20:45 [INFO]: Removing System App: Microsoft.Windows.ParentalControls
2021-08-01T06:20:47 [INFO]: Removing System App: Microsoft.Windows.PeopleExperienceHost
2021-08-01T06:20:49 [INFO]: Removing System App: Microsoft.Windows.SecHealthUI
2021-08-01T06:20:51 [INFO]: Removing System App: Microsoft.Windows.XGpuEjectDialog
2021-08-01T06:20:53 [INFO]: Removing System App: Microsoft.XboxGameCallableUI
2021-08-01T06:20:55 [INFO]: Removing System App: Windows.CBSPreview
2021-08-01T06:20:58 [INFO]: Disabling Services, Drivers and Integration Content for Removed Apps.
2021-08-01T06:21:04 [INFO]: Removing Windows Biometric Capability Packages.
2021-08-01T06:21:16 [INFO]: Disabling Optional Feature: Windows-Defender-Default-Definitions
2021-08-01T06:21:19 [INFO]: Importing Custom App Associations.
2021-08-01T06:21:23 [INFO]: Removing Windows Capability: App.StepsRecorder
2021-08-01T06:21:26 [INFO]: Removing Windows Capability: App.Support.QuickAssist
2021-08-01T06:21:30 [INFO]: Removing Windows Capability: MathRecognizer
2021-08-01T06:21:33 [INFO]: Removing Windows Capability: Media.WindowsMediaPlayer
2021-08-01T06:21:38 [INFO]: Removing Windows Capability: Microsoft.Windows.WordPad
2021-08-01T06:21:41 [INFO]: Removing Windows Capability: OneCoreUAP.OneSync
2021-08-01T06:21:45 [INFO]: Removing Windows Capability: OpenSSH.Client
2021-08-01T06:21:52 [INFO]: Disabling Optional Feature: MicrosoftWindowsPowerShellV2Root
2021-08-01T06:21:58 [INFO]: Disabling Optional Feature: MSRDC-Infrastructure
2021-08-01T06:22:01 [INFO]: Disabling Optional Feature: Printing-XPSServices-Features
2021-08-01T06:22:04 [INFO]: Disabling Optional Feature: SmbDirect
2021-08-01T06:22:07 [INFO]: Disabling Optional Feature: WorkFolders-Client
2021-08-01T06:22:15 [INFO]: Integrating the Win32 Calculator.
2021-08-01T06:22:17 [INFO]: Applying Optimized Registry Settings.
2021-08-01T06:22:27 [INFO]: Applying Setup Content.
2021-08-01T06:22:30 [INFO]: Importing Registry Template: Additional Tweaks.reg
2021-08-01T06:22:36 [INFO]: Cannot perform a clean-up of the Component Store while there are pending installations.
2021-08-01T06:22:36 [INFO]: Cleaning-up the Start Menu Layout.
2021-08-01T06:22:39 [INFO]: Disabling Windows Update
2021-08-01T06:22:41 [INFO]: Disabling automatic driver update
2021-08-01T06:22:45 [INFO]: Post-Optimization Image Health State: [Healthy]
2021-08-01T06:22:48 [INFO]: Saving and Dismounting Windows 10 Education
2021-08-01T06:23:58 [INFO]: Rebuilding and Exporting Windows 10 Education using Maximum compression.
2021-08-01T06:24:17 [INFO]: Finalizing Optimizations.
2021-08-01T06:24:17 [INFO]: Optimize-Offline completed in [6] minutes with [0] errors.
***************************************************************************************************
Optimizations Finalized : 08/01/2021 06:24:17 AM
***************************************************************************************************

Spoiler: registry log

Disabling Cortana and Search Bar Web Connectivity.
Disabling System Telemetry, Logging, Data Collecting and Advertisements.
Disabling Windows Tracking.
Disabling System Location Sensors.
Disabling the Prompt to make Microsoft Edge the default browser.
Disabling the Password Reveal Button.
Disabling Cross-Device Sharing and Shared Experiences.
Disabling WiFi Sense.
Disabling Microsoft Toast and Lockscreen Notifications.
Disabling Connected Drive Autoplay and Autorun.
Disabling Automatic Download File Blocking.
Disabling the Modern UI Swap File.
Disabling Reserved Storage.
Disabling the Automatic Clean-up of Downloads by Storage Sense.
Disabling the First Log-on Animation.
Disabling the Windows Start-up Sound.
Disabling the Get More out of Windows Start-up Notification.
Enabling the Search Icon on Taskbar.
Enabling the Driver Letter before Drive Name.
Optimizing Taskbar Icons and Transparency.
Enabling File Explorer Launch to This PC.
Disabling Wallpaper .JPEG Quality Reduction.
Disabling the Sign-in Screen Acrylic Blur.
Disabling the Trailing Text for Shortcuts.
Enabling Command Prompt on the Win+X Quick Link Menu.
Disabling Microsoft Edge Desktop Shortcut Creation and Pre-Launching.
Disabling Pinned Windows Store, Windows Mail and People Icons.
Reducing Start Menu Delay.
Enabling TaskBar Icon Combining with Small Icons.
Disabling the Open File Prompt.
Enabling the Classic Personalization Panel.
Enabling This PC Desktop Icon.
Removing Edit with Paint 3D and 3D Print from the Context Menu.
Restoring Windows Photo Viewer.
Removing User Folders from Explorer.
Increasing the Icon Cache Size.
Disabling the Sticky Keys Prompt.
Disabling Enhanced Pointer Precision.
Removing Give Access To, Share and Cast To Device from the Context Menu.
Removing Restore Previous Versions from the Context Menu.
Adding Reboot to Recovery to This PC.
Enabling Long File Paths.
Enabling Strong Cryptography for .NET Applications.
Disabling OneDrive from installing until requested.

 

It's in a different location, load the registry hive on mounted wim you will find no "OneDriveSetup" on HKCU branch.

On live Win11 you can find in below location: HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-19\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run (S-1-5-19 as a random user)

So for offline Wim the default hive have to be mounted:

Spoiler: OneDriveSetup

reg load "HKLM\OfflineNTUSER" "D:\WIMTweaker\Mount\Users\Default\NTUSER.DAT"
reg delete "HKLM\OfflineNTUSER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run" /v "OneDriveSetup" /f
reg unload "HKLM\OfflineNTUSER"

 

I think your proposed solution is totally correct and likily reflects the current reality and would work.
I haven't bothered to look into it very deeply since I've always had success by deleting the key I've offered.
A number of builds ago, I noticed that my proposed key doesn't appear anymore. After I saw that, I did a test and found that if I *don't* remove my non-existent "ghost" registry key from the mounted hive, than it suddenly appears and auto-runs OneDrive on first start-up.
If I delete my "ghost" key from the hive, then OneDrive doesn't run on initial OS install and remains dormant. Sometimes I like to know "why?", but in this case, it's so consistently 'true' that I just accept the reality of this truth and move on. I've deleted my proposed key since W10 1607 and I've recently deleted my "ghost" key from the hives of several builds of Windows 11 and it still works!

I'm not attached to what key or keys gets removed, so If your proposed solution works, and if it 'feels' better to everyone, than I'm happy to go with your solution.
All I want is to continue enjoying a docile, puppy dog OneDrive that obeys my commands!
I'm also completely content to continue to manually add my key deletion tweak to "Set-RegistryProperties.ps1" It's just part of what I "always do" when I download a fresh Optimize Offline.

 

I am sorry, but i cannot reproduce the problem, seems like the script is expecting a boolean (true/false) and it got a string, this tells me that the script was not modified to accept string parameter such as Whitelist, Blacklist.

 

Ok then perfect will add the dormant version right away:

Code:

if($SelectiveRegistry.DormantOneDrive -eq $true) {
    Log $OptimizeData.DormantOneDrive
    RegKey Remove-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\WIM_HKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run" -Name "OneDriveSetup" -Force
    Start-Sleep 1
}

In the future will try to update the onedrive complete removal script on offline wim image, of course this option would implicate breaking the SFC test, but hey for some of us it doesn't matter

 

Hahah ok will do also the last piece of the puzzle Wasn't using this part myself, because i was unsure if something could be damaged in the windows image, but now will be using this as well

 

@gdeliana I'm now able to fully automate OO to my liking, your fork is fantastic.

Spoiler: OO Log

***************************************************************************************************
Running Module : Optimize-Offline 4.0.1.7
Optimize Start : 08/01/2021 05:09:48 PM
Identity Name : MC's
Computer Name : MC's
***************************************************************************************************

2021-08-01T17:09:48 [INFO]: Supported Image Build: [19041]
2021-08-01T17:09:51 [INFO]: Mounting Windows 10 Pro
2021-08-01T17:10:22 [INFO]: Pre-Optimization Image Health State: [Healthy]
2021-08-01T17:10:28 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: CortanaApp.View.App
2021-08-01T17:10:31 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.BingWeather
2021-08-01T17:10:34 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.DesktopAppInstaller
2021-08-01T17:10:37 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.GetHelp
2021-08-01T17:10:39 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.Getstarted
2021-08-01T17:10:42 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.Microsoft3DViewer
2021-08-01T17:10:45 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.MicrosoftOfficeHub
2021-08-01T17:10:48 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.MicrosoftSolitaireCollection
2021-08-01T17:10:50 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.MicrosoftStickyNotes
2021-08-01T17:10:53 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.MixedReality.Portal
2021-08-01T17:10:55 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.MSPaint
2021-08-01T17:10:58 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.Office.OneNote
2021-08-01T17:11:01 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.People
2021-08-01T17:11:03 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.ScreenSketch
2021-08-01T17:11:06 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.SkypeApp
2021-08-01T17:11:09 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.StorePurchaseApp
2021-08-01T17:11:11 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.Wallet
2021-08-01T17:11:14 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.WindowsAlarms
2021-08-01T17:11:17 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.WindowsCamera
2021-08-01T17:11:19 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: microsoft.windowscommunicationsapps
2021-08-01T17:11:22 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.WindowsFeedbackHub
2021-08-01T17:11:25 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.WindowsMaps
2021-08-01T17:11:28 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.WindowsSoundRecorder
2021-08-01T17:11:31 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.Xbox.TCUI
2021-08-01T17:11:33 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.XboxApp
2021-08-01T17:11:36 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.XboxGameOverlay
2021-08-01T17:11:38 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.XboxGamingOverlay
2021-08-01T17:11:41 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.XboxIdentityProvider
2021-08-01T17:11:44 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.XboxSpeechToTextOverlay
2021-08-01T17:11:46 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.ZuneMusic
2021-08-01T17:11:49 [INFO]: Removing Provisioned App Package: Microsoft.ZuneVideo
2021-08-01T17:11:58 [INFO]: Removing System App: Microsoft.AAD.BrokerPlugin
2021-08-01T17:12:00 [INFO]: Removing System App: Microsoft.BioEnrollment
2021-08-01T17:12:02 [INFO]: Removing System App: Microsoft.ECApp
2021-08-01T17:12:04 [INFO]: Removing System App: Microsoft.LockApp
2021-08-01T17:12:06 [INFO]: Removing System App: Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge
2021-08-01T17:12:08 [INFO]: Removing System App: Microsoft.MicrosoftEdgeDevToolsClient
2021-08-01T17:12:10 [INFO]: Removing System App: Microsoft.Win32WebViewHost
2021-08-01T17:12:12 [INFO]: Removing System App: Microsoft.Windows.AddSuggestedFoldersToLibarayDialog
2021-08-01T17:12:14 [INFO]: Removing System App: Microsoft.Windows.ContentDeliveryManager
2021-08-01T17:12:17 [INFO]: Removing System App: Microsoft.Windows.FileExplorer
2021-08-01T17:12:19 [INFO]: Removing System App: Microsoft.Windows.FilePicker
2021-08-01T17:12:21 [INFO]: Removing System App: Microsoft.Windows.ParentalControls
2021-08-01T17:12:23 [INFO]: Removing System App: Microsoft.Windows.PeopleExperienceHost
2021-08-01T17:12:25 [INFO]: Removing System App: Microsoft.Windows.SecHealthUI
2021-08-01T17:12:27 [INFO]: Removing System App: Microsoft.Windows.SecureAssessmentBrowser
2021-08-01T17:12:29 [INFO]: Removing System App: Microsoft.Windows.XGpuEjectDialog
2021-08-01T17:12:31 [INFO]: Removing System App: Microsoft.XboxGameCallableUI
2021-08-01T17:12:34 [INFO]: Disabling Services, Drivers and Integration Content for Removed Apps.
2021-08-01T17:12:40 [INFO]: Removing Windows Biometric Capability Packages.
2021-08-01T17:12:55 [INFO]: Disabling Optional Feature: Windows-Defender-Default-Definitions
2021-08-01T17:13:00 [INFO]: Importing Custom App Associations.
2021-08-01T17:13:03 [INFO]: Removing Windows Capability: Language.Handwriting
2021-08-01T17:13:08 [INFO]: Removing Windows Capability: Language.OCR
2021-08-01T17:13:13 [INFO]: Removing Windows Capability: Language.Speech
2021-08-01T17:13:19 [INFO]: Removing Windows Capability: MathRecognizer
2021-08-01T17:13:24 [INFO]: Removing Windows Capability: Microsoft.Windows.MSPaint
2021-08-01T17:13:29 [INFO]: Removing Windows Capability: Microsoft.Windows.Notepad
2021-08-01T17:13:37 [INFO]: Disabling Optional Feature: MicrosoftWindowsPowerShellV2Root
2021-08-01T17:13:44 [INFO]: Applying Optimized Registry Settings.
2021-08-01T17:13:55 [INFO]: Importing Registry Template: Additional Tweaks.reg
2021-08-01T17:13:59 [INFO]: Importing Registry Template: Legacy Context Menu.reg
2021-08-01T17:14:04 [INFO]: Applying LayoutModification.
2021-08-01T17:14:07 [INFO]: Injecting Driver Packages into Windows 10 Pro
2021-08-01T17:15:45 [INFO]: Performing a Clean-up of the Windows 10 Pro Component Store.
2021-08-01T17:15:52 [INFO]: Creating a Package Summary Log.
2021-08-01T17:16:03 [INFO]: Post-Optimization Image Health State: [Healthy]
2021-08-01T17:16:06 [INFO]: Saving and Dismounting Windows 10 Pro
2021-08-01T17:18:08 [INFO]: Rebuilding and Exporting Windows 10 Pro using Maximum compression.
2021-08-01T17:18:44 [INFO]: Optimizing the Installation Media File Structure.
2021-08-01T17:18:44 [INFO]: Creating a No-Prompt Bootable Windows Installation Media ISO.
2021-08-01T17:19:10 [INFO]: Finalizing Optimizations.
2021-08-01T17:19:10 [INFO]: Optimize-Offline completed in [9] minutes with [0] errors.

***************************************************************************************************
Optimizations Finalized : 08/01/2021 05:19:10 PM
***************************************************************************************************

 

So is the script needs to be updated now

 

How did you manage to do it

 

Follow the generously offered baby-steps given you by @drew84 in post #1034.
If you somehow get your self all tangled up, go back 42 posts before drew84's step-by-step and try to untangle yourself by following the diagnosis steps I gave you in post #894. Good luck!

 

I did have a few minor hiccups with the FeaturesToEnable.json file, though that was commenting errors on my part, after a few tests I corrected them & now all good.

 

WARNING: The required configuration JSON file does not exist: "D:\[O-O]\Configuration.json"
The file does exists in the required folder,still I am getting the above error

 

Means Powershell is pointing to somewhere other than the Optimize Offline (ROOT) directory

 

I am out of options now, I always get a new error
I think this script job is not for a noob like me