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

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

  1. Carlos Detweiller

    Carlos Detweiller Emperor of Ice-Cream
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    So, the moving is complete, we are in the Windows 11 forum now. All that's left is your first post, you should simply be able to edit it and put the Windows 11 script decription info in.
     
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  2. SunLion

    SunLion MDL Expert

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    OK

    I'll do that.

    Thank you for your help!
     
  3. mustafa gotr

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    @SunLion I’m not questioning the effort, but from a technical perspective I’m concerned about the overall quality of the implementation. There are too many duplicate files, and the folder structure is cluttered and lacks a clear architectural rationale. Even though the script runs, the solution doesn’t feel professional or maintainable. The excessive use of EXE, VBS, and similar helper files increases complexity unnecessarily. A more minimalist, consolidated script structure would be far cleaner. Additionally, the internal calls between scripts are inconsistent, overly complex, and poorly organized, which makes debugging and future maintenance difficult.
     
  4. SunLion

    SunLion MDL Expert

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    I'm sorry, but I don't see it that way. The script locates all items and folders safely and is easy to understand even for non-experts.

    You suggested a change, but honestly, I don't have all the knowledge to adjust that in PowerShell.

    I prefer to use the DOS system and, in some cases, a PowerShell script.
     
  5. bendeyar

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    #1485 bendeyar, Jan 22, 2026
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    SunLion
    This script works flawlessly for people who aren't very familiar with commands and the like.
    Therefore, I think it's best to continue as is.
    Regards
     
  6. drew84

    drew84 MDL Expert

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    respect your work (here, and elsewhere)....but

    how about offering a solution (your perspective...)
     
  7. raptorddd

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    here they are
     

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  8. tcntad

    tcntad MDL Guru

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    Looks like spotlight or perhaps just a regular picture, its blurry because a user is selected.
    I bet you had option to create user during OOBE and admin account is suppose to be default(?)

    Did you modify it somehow?
     
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  9. SunLion

    SunLion MDL Expert

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    It's as @tcntad said above.

    Did you use "2xH2_Creator_15.0\2xH2_Creator_15.0\PersonalTweaks\Autounattend.xml" in your process?

    This Autounattend.xml performs the installation and at the end asks for the name of the person who will use the PC and the password, which you can leave blank.

    This user will be created with administrator rights.

    I don't know how you did it in this process... You must have created another account afterwards?

     
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  11. Logon

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    #1491 Logon, Jan 23, 2026
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    @Carlos Detweiller

    If I may, I would like to say the following since things arose from a question of mine.

    So, I fully agree for what it's worth with your decision here since it was quite predictable that the very first days some mix-ups would occur due to the change of both thread location and name, and I absolutely don't question your decision, especially since you are a forum manager and you know what is good for the smooth running of the forum itself.

    Furthermore, it's objectively still too early for all the most regular members of that thread to have noticed the change.
    So, I repeat you've made a wise decision, in my view.

    Even wiser if, one day - once all the members in that thread have gotten used to posting in the other one - you reconsider your choice, and maybe reopen the thread thinking also that some members familiar with the original Slimdown10 could anyway provide some help to those using the original script.

    Just sayin'...



    Edit some words for the sake of accuracy.
     
  12. Sorter

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  13. raptorddd

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    no i didnt modify it.
    yes i asked me to create a user. not the regular setup obee this time it was different.

    you are right the automated.xml was used. never used this before it skipped the toggle on or off for location ect ect. go it.
     
  14. ralf ralf

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    Another question, which may be stupid:
    How do I uninstall the old version and then install the new version of WhatsAppUpdater? Or does it not matter because the program installs a new version over the old version anyway with every new installation?
     
  15. SunLion

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    =========================
    2xH2_Creator_15.1
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    Updated to 26x00.7627


    - Adjustments have been made to discard version 2xH2_Creator_14.6_4_4:
    -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    => If you choose NOT to apply PersonalTweaks, my PersonalTweaks will not be applied
    => Added option to install Openshell or not. If you choose NO, the original Start Menu features will be maintained
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    - Updated defender-dism-x64.cab
    - Various minor adjustments

    Test with:
    - pt-br_windows_11_enterprise_ltsc_2024_x64_dvd_2bb6b75b_2.iso

    Enjoy

    https://forums.mydigitallife.net/threads/slimdown11-–-turn-windows-11-or-ltsc-2024-into-classic-legacy-windows.90039/
     
  16. sainfo

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    #1496 sainfo, Jan 25, 2026
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  17. ralf ralf

    ralf ralf MDL Senior Member

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    Does anyone know how to safely uninstall old apps?
     
  18. bendeyar

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  19. bendeyar

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    #1500 bendeyar, Jan 26, 2026
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    Removed from the site.
    I added the one I use.