When I say minimal I mean the usual get rid of bloat and never used apps and make close to Windows 7. What I do now is download a image which someone else has updated, convert to wim, use msmg toolkit to remove most things it lists, then dism++ to tweak things, then NTlite to disable services I think are correct. Then I add to post install directx, vbasic, openshell There must be an easier and better way to do this. I do a similar thing for my android phones I pick a rom with latest version and no built in apps. On a side note is there a way to pre install graphics card drivers, I can never get my Nvidia drivers to install until after Windows itself has installed. Is there a way to bypass Windows going online during install without removing cable? Finally, do any drivers need installed to boot img, I notice if I don't then post setup files don't install and I have to remove usb drive and put back in,
Is there a way to bypass Windows going online during install without removing cable ? Yes, Via xml file. (Answer file)