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

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

  1. SunLion

    SunLion MDL Expert

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    The next version will no longer include my PersonalTweaks and will simply be Windows.
     
  2. SunLion

    SunLion MDL Expert

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    If you intend to use Edge, then select its maintenance option in the script settings.
     
  3. bendeyar

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    :AskCHOICE
    echo.
    echo.
    echo.
    echo ============================================================
    echo Do you want to REMOVE Edge completely ^?
    echo ============================================================
    ECHO.
    ECHO [ 1 ] - REMOVE Edge
    ECHO.
    ECHO [ 2 ] - Don't REMOVE Edge
    ECHO.
    ECHO===========================================================
    SET "CHOICE="
    SET /P CHOICE="* Type your option and press Enter: "
    IF /I '%CHOICE%'=='1' SET "RemoveEdge=1" && echo REMOVE Edge
    IF /I '%CHOICE%'=='2' SET "RemoveEdge=0" && echo Don't REMOVE Edge

    IF NOT DEFINED CHOICE GOTO AskCHOICE
     
  4. bendeyar

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    This is not an error.
    It says that the hardware of the computer or laptop is not suitable for edge.
    That's why edge can't be installed.
    What are the characteristics of the computer or laptop?
     
  5. siliconbeaver

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    my previous post has log files of my two trials. It clearly stated,

    ============================================================
    Do you want to REMOVE Edge completely ?
    ============================================================

    [ 1 ] - REMOVE Edge

    [ 2 ] - Don't REMOVE Edge

    ==========================================================
    * Type your option and press Enter: Don't REMOVE Edge <--- my setting. and tried twice.



    ============================================================

    but on physical computer, EDGE wouldn't run and wouldn't install (MicrosoftEdgeSetup.exe) manually. IMO, EDGE is blocked on this release.

    my test computer is HP EliteDesk 800 G5 SFF Intel i7-9700. and was running W11 24H2 with EDGE. I have been using SunLion's SD 10/11 releases. Running EDGE wasn't a problem until this release.

     
  6. SunLion

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    I'm going to run some tests...
     
  7. SunLion

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    ==================
    2xH2_Creator_14.6_4
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    Updated to 26x00.7309


    - Fixed Edge
    - Updated all.txt
    - Updated list of capabilities for removal
    - Updated list of features for removal
    - NetFx3 is enabled via setupcomplete.cmd
    - Removed Dart Integration
    - Removed DirectX integration
    - Removed WhatsApp integration
    - Removed ExtraScripts folder
    - In the PersonalTweaks folder, you can place your custom tweaks (bat or reg) to be applied via Runonce
    - The "Addons\Install\Install" folder contains some apps/tweaks for initial setup
    NOTES: 1 - These apps/tweaks will be applied via the file "PersonalTweaks\Config\W11_14.6_4.cmd"
    2 - If you don't want to use these files, remove the "Addons\Install\Install" folder

    Test with:
    - pt-br_windows_11_enterprise_ltsc_2024_x64_dvd_2bb6b75b_2.iso
    - The "Docs" folder contains the log file and illustrative images

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

    Enjoy!
     
  8. jeddouu

    jeddouu MDL Novice

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    Great job I was waiting.
    Thank you very much
    Is there an additional collections of tweaks (bat or reg) that you can recommend? It may increase system speed and smoothness and reduce memory consumption
     
  9. SunLion

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    You can search here: https://forums.mydigitallife.net/posts/1687577
     
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  11. bendeyar

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    I think it's a successful version.
    Thank you.
     
  12. siliconbeaver

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    #1333 siliconbeaver, Dec 8, 2025
    Last edited: Dec 8, 2025
    Update

    The test finally passed on VM. Edge and all classic apps working fine. (snipping paint calculator notepad)
    Its installed OS size 17.9 GB (nominal 11.9 GB). amazing big. the OS Build 26200.7309. Install.wim size 4.622 GB (NOT too bad).
    When done, I checked its Update, looks re-running update (twice, KB5070311. no idea). hence was very slow.

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    Its test on VM failed.

    endless "Just a moment". stuck with it forever. its *.vdi is over 16.6 GB. very big. I have been waiting for three hrs, still waiting, , ,

    upload_2025-12-7_16-8-30.png
     
  13. siliconbeaver

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  14. bendeyar

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    If it freezes on the virtual machine, restart it and it will be fine.
     
  15. bendeyar

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    #1336 bendeyar, Dec 8, 2025
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    The size of "install.wim" must be less than 4 GB after processing with NtLite. Or convert "install.wim" to "install.esd".

    With the specs you have on the laptop, it should be like an F35 even with unmodified Windows.

    1.After processing with NtLite.
    2.Installed operating system.
     

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  16. SunLion

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    Which version of VirtualBox are you using?

    Here I use version 7.1.12 and I haven't had any problems with the tests. The installation is completed in 15 minutes, without errors.

    LCU and NDP are offered by Windows Update because NetFx3 is enabled during online installation.
     
  17. bendeyar

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    I think it uses VMWare, where it really does freeze for a long time and then fixes itself when restarted.
     
  18. rayman95

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    which one to take VB or VMWare?? I'm still hesitant..
     
  19. SunLion

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    I've gotten used to VB and find it simpler to use. But VMware is also very good.