Slimdown11 – turn Windows 11 or LTSC 2024 into classic/legacy Windows

Discussion in 'Windows 11' started by SunLion, Mar 2, 2025.

  1. Mavericks Choice

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  3. SunLion

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    24H2_Integrator_12.5
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    - Updated the all.txt file (26100.4652 version)


    - The script was split into two:
    - 24H2_CreateDefault_12.5.cmd
    - 24H2_CreateSlim_12.5.cmd
    - Several modifications were made to the scripts for better functionality.
    - In the Default script, the user can choose to enable or disable some options.
    - Some apps and tools are not installed correctly during installation, so I chose to add
    WPI24H2 to the package, which contains some essential apps and tools for installation after the desktop
    opens. It's up to the user to install it or not. To do so, simply leave it as is (selected)
    or uncheck what you don't want to install. Or, close WPI and don't install anything.


    Please read the Changelog.txt and README.txt files before using the script.

    https://forums.mydigitallife.net/th...ic-legacy-windows.86552/page-120#post-1872013

    Enjoy!
     
  4. SunLion

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    Just to share my thoughts on this.

    Two factors were interfering with the Windows Installer app installation process.

    1 - The lack of DirectX installation or integration

    2 - The application of the "Delete SystemApps with telemetry from InboxApplications to prevent them from getting deployed" tweak, which modifies Client.AIX, Client.CBS, and Client.CoreAI.

    So I added DirectX integration and removed the above tweak from the script, and everything worked fine again.

    Thanks for your help.
     
  5. siliconbeaver

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    #866 siliconbeaver, Jul 21, 2025
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    My test of the last 24H2_Integrator_12.5 script, slim version, went through on VM. no issue.

    on start button, I have seen apps: Copilot Store Xbox Linkedin , , , is this normal? (given slim version should remove them).


    So,

    this is a simple jump from 24H2_Integrator_10.19 to 24H2_Integrator_12.5?

     

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    #867 sainfo, Jul 21, 2025
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    Well, I don't know if integrating DirectX9c into the image at this stage will prevent the Resetbase command from being executed due to deferred operations. And what's the point of that if DirectX is installed from the Update Center immediately after installing the OS ?
     
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  7. Mavericks Choice

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    @SunLion I made the change in the script though these apps still appear in the menu.
     
  8. SunLion

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    I initially decided not to remove these apps, as removing them was causing some conflict with Windows Installer.

    I'll test the online removal after Windows is installed.

    We'll see how it works.

    Cheers
     
  9. SunLion

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    I can't say for sure that this was the only cause of the Windows Installer issue.

    But integrating DirectX through the script and not removing the three problematic apps allowed Windows Installer to work properly again.

    We'll run more tests and see what we can do to improve the script.

    Thanks for your help!

    Cheers
     
  10. SunLion

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    Please try the new script.
     
  11. SunLion

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    Testing again, this time adding the code to remove Click to Do, Get Started, and Windows Backup.

    This time everything went smoothly, without errors.

    Here is the updated slim script (attached)

    PS. The published package will also be replaced.
     

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    @SunLion Re downloaded package & ran script appears created default modern calc is not working & some of the apps pictured still exist.
    see attached.
     

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  14. SunLion

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    Yes, that's right.

    The Default script doesn't remove these apps.

    Removing these apps will disable Windows Search and other features.

    They're only removed by the Slim script.

    I'll consider having an alternative in Default mode.
     
  15. SunLion

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    Please test this modified script to see if it removes the apps.

    However, removing these apps will disable Windows Search.

    See if it works for you.
     

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  16. siliconbeaver

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    Thank SunLion for the update.

    yeah,
    those unnecessary icons are removed, in my slim script retest.

    upload_2025-7-21_18-7-45.png
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  17. Mavericks Choice

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    @SunLion receiving a script shutdown just prior "Remove System UWP Apps from Registry" finishing?
    See log attached.
     

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    #879 tcntad, Jul 22, 2025
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    You can change "echo off" to "echo on" at the very top and the console window will output everything, this way you'll see exactly where it fails hopefuly



    Long shot, open script and find and remove this line, save and try again

    ":: by freddie-o - For Windows 11 --- These lines will prevent the SystemApps (with telemetry) from getting deployed during Windows setup"

    change this
    ECHO Delete SystemApps with telemetry from InboxApplications to prevent them getting deployed
     
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  19. SunLion

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    Please do a test that this is fixed.
     

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