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

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  1. sainfo

    sainfo MDL Addicted

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  2. bendeyar

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    #1402 bendeyar, Dec 30, 2025
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    Although we do not celebrate New Year's on December 31st
    (New Year for us Muslims is on June 26th.),
    on my behalf I wish a Happy New Year to all Christians and those who celebrate.
     
  3. Low Level Perform

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    I can't install webview2 - 2xH2_Creator_14.6_4_2
     
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  4. Mavericks Choice

    Mavericks Choice MDL Guru

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    Yes all perfect here Thanks SunLion!
    @ALL all the best for 2026!
     
  5. SunLion

    SunLion MDL Expert

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    This is because Edge.Webview2.Platform is removed by the script.

    Comment out or remove lines 1129 to 1134 from the script, save, and repeat the process.
     
  6. Low Level Perform

    Low Level Perform MDL Member

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    Ah, now I know the problem, thank you for telling me.
     
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  7. SunLion

    SunLion MDL Expert

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    Before removing these lines, please test by commenting out line 1298, which prevents the installation of Edge.Webview2.

    If this alone allows the installation of Edge.Webview2, then it will not be necessary to remove lines 1129 to 1134.

    Please report the result.
     
  8. Low Level Perform

    Low Level Perform MDL Member

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    #1408 Low Level Perform, Dec 31, 2025
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    UPDATE:

    webview2 was successfully installed after the line below was marked as a comment.

    Code:
    :: ECHO.
    :: ECHO.
    :: ECHO ============================================================
    :: ECHO Remove Edge.Webview2.Platform
    :: ECHO ============================================================
    :: "%DISM11%" /english /image:%MT% /Remove-Capability /CapabilityName:Edge.Webview2.Platform~~~~
    
    Code:
     :: reg add "HKLM\TK_SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\MicrosoftEdgeUpdate.exe" /v "Debugger" /t REG_SZ /d "Blocked" /f
    
     
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  9. DrakeBond

    DrakeBond MDL Novice

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    #1409 DrakeBond, Jan 1, 2026
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    @SunLion
    The inactive line "Indexing Options Control Panel (32 bits)" is now hanging in the "control Panel".
    LOG file no, there is a solution, re-enable this function as follows from the administrator's command line:
    dism /Online/Enable-Feature/FeatureName:"SearchEngine-Client-Package"
    Then everything is fine.
    How can I add this to your script?
    Windows PowerShell
    (C) Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
    Install the latest version of PowerShell for new features and improvements!
    PS C:\Windows\system32> dism /Online /Enable-Feature /FeatureName:"SearchEngine-Client-Package"
    The DISM system
    Version: 10.0.26100.5074
    Image version: 10.0.26100.7462
    Enabling functions
    [==========================100.0%==========================]
    The operation has been completed successfully.
    PS C:\Windows\system32>
     
  10. SunLion

    SunLion MDL Expert

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    Which script are you referring to?

    Could you please attach images and the LOG file?
     
  11. Metalwell

    Metalwell MDL Novice

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    #1411 Metalwell, Jan 1, 2026
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    Thanks for the updates! I was wondering if I should make switch from W10 to W11 now. How does it compare to W10?
     
  12. SunLion

    SunLion MDL Expert

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    I still prefer to stick with Windows 10 LTSC 2021. It's the most stable version so far.

    But, if you want, try the Windows 11 Enterprise LTSC 2024 version, 26100 and not 26200. For this you can use the 2xH2_Creator_14.6_5 script which contains PersonalTweaks or the 2xH2_Creator_14.6_4_2 version which does not contain PersonalTweaks.

    Test and see for yourself.
     
  13. SunLion

    SunLion MDL Expert

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    I was testing because I suspected that the removal of the SearchEngine-Client-Package feature was causing the problem.

    The corrected scripts for both versions are attached. Just replace the one inside the 2xH2_Creator_14.6_5 or 2xH2_Creator_14.6_4_2 folder and test it.

    The following adjustments were made:

    1 - The removal of Edge.Webview2.Platform was maintained.

    2 - The removal of the SearchEngine-Client-Package feature was deleted.

    3 - The code that blocks Edge updates and prevents the installation of Edge.Webview2 was removed.

    Tested and everything seems to be fine.

    Please return the test result.
     

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  14. DrakeBond

    DrakeBond MDL Novice

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    @SunLion
    2xH2_Creator_14.6_4_2 everything works fine, without errors.
    Yes that fixed it for me.
    You are the best! Thank You Very much!
    Good health to You and your whole family!
    Happy New Year 2026!
     
  15. SunLion

    SunLion MDL Expert

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    Thank you!

    Happy New Year to you and your family too!
    :)
     
  16. jiafei2427

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    #1416 jiafei2427, Jan 2, 2026
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    @SunLion
    Error, access denied. (LTSC2024 or IoT)
    It's not a problem with NetFx3.
    VirtualBox_win10_02_01_2026_23_43_52.png
     
  17. SunLion

    SunLion MDL Expert

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    #1417 SunLion, Jan 2, 2026
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    (OP)
    You can comment out (with :: or rem) this code in the script and everything will be fine. For example:
    To run this online, you must run it as an administrator.
     
  18. jiafei2427

    jiafei2427 MDL Senior Member

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    #1418 jiafei2427, Jan 2, 2026
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    I use administrator to login and run the registry manually modify the key values.
    It is still not allowed to be modified.
    However, it can be modified in the taskbar properties to hide the search box.
    I think I should add permissions on the relevant registry keys.
     
  19. SunLion

    SunLion MDL Expert

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    Note that the script uses PowerRun to gain elevated privileges as the codes need it.
     
  20. jiafei2427

    jiafei2427 MDL Senior Member

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    hum. I'll try en_us LTSC 2024.