Windows 11 Tweaks, Fixes and Modifications [Overview]

Discussion in 'Windows 11' started by Enthousiast, Jul 1, 2021.

  1. GeRmAnOs

    GeRmAnOs MDL Novice

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  2. nivity

    nivity MDL Novice

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    Thank you so much :D
    Finally it's gone hehe.
     
  3. kompassorpigo

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    To clarify: does this problem exist when modifying a 23H2+ image offline from any host, or when modifying any image (including a Windows 10 one) from a 23H2+ host?
     
  4. xploitmachine

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    It is not recommended, because Search feature in Windows and also MS Office will need CTFMON.exe to run properly .. :)
     
  5. Monsta Kody

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    "Start" - type secpol.msc , enter.

    This starts the "Local Security Policy" Editor.

    Right click "Software Restriction Policy" - "New Software Restriction Policy"

    Select the "Software Restriction Policies"- "Additional Rules"

    Right-click in the list to the right: "New path rule...", enter the path

    C:\Windows\System32\ctfmon.exe

    Then you should give some meaningful description, f.e. "prevent ctfmon"

    After this you can kill the process, and Windows can no longer restart it.

    You only need to delete the rule and ctfmon can start again.

    Works fine for smartscreen.exe, mobsync.exe ect.. :)
     
  6. TairikuOkami

    TairikuOkami MDL Expert

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    I guess you have never tried it before, because disabling keyboard in Windows is generally not a good idea. :joystick:
     
  7. Monsta Kody

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    Offcourse i tried, this prevents typing in search (windows store) when disabled, the keyboard however works fine everywhere else..
     
  8. TairikuOkami

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    Before or after 24H2, because it changed it's behavior. For one you can not even login to Windows without it. It is no longer just a scheduled task, it is a service, which can not be disabled.
     
  9. TesterMachineOS

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    Sorry for the bother friend, do you have any cmd command or script that can disable the mandatory use of signed drivers for windows 11 23h2 and 24h2?

    any offline registry setting?
     
  10. Jingzin

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    Would any of method below work for you?
    Code:
    Method 1: Using Startup Settings
    Restart Your Computer: Click on the Start menu, select the power icon, and choose Restart.
    Access Advanced Startup Options:
    As your computer restarts, repeatedly press the F8 key (or Shift + F8 on some systems) until you see the Advanced Startup Options menu.
    Select Troubleshoot: Choose Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Startup Settings.
    Disable Driver Signature Enforcement:
    Click on Restart.
    Once your PC restarts, you will see a list of options. Press 7 or F7 to select Disable Driver Signature Enforcement.
    Method 2: Using Command Prompt
    Open Command Prompt as Administrator:
    Right-click on the Start menu and select Windows Terminal (Admin) or Command Prompt (Admin).
    Enter the Command:
    Type the following command and press Enter:bcdedit /set testsigning on
    Restart Your Computer: This will enable test signing mode, which allows the installation of unsigned drivers.
    Method 3: Using Local Group Policy Editor (for Pro and Enterprise versions)
    Open Local Group Policy Editor:
    Press Windows + R, type gpedit.msc, and press Enter.
    Navigate to the Following Path:
    Computer Configuration > Windows Settings > Security Settings > Local Policies > Security Options.
    Find the Policy:
    Look for "Code signing for drivers" and set it to "Enabled".
    Restart Your Computer.
     
  11. TesterMachineOS

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    In Windows 11 23h2, are there services that when disabled cause Microsoft Store to not start (apart from Windows Update)?

    Sometimes I disable some unnecessary services and it ends up happening that the Microsoft Store does not start, it just shows "sorry, there was a problem"
     
  12. Jingzin

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  13. Jingzin

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    also i have tried today chatgpt code copilot free trial. you can use it on your pc or phone.
    it can write scripts or you can upload ready script and ask ai to correct it to your liking,
    it will do android apk for you too,
    kinda cool.
    also uploaded Toolkit.cmd to its server and asked ai to correct it so it works against windows 11 24h2 and Ai did the magic even was showing what lines was correcting. thing is that file was over 1mb and in free trial thats to much.
    you can ask ai to write script for you to remove recall package
    upload screenshoot to its server of svchost netsevcs and ask ai about what each service means which ones are safe to remove.

    world is changing
     
  14. Monsta Kody

    Monsta Kody MDL Junior Member

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    ctfmon is successfully unregistered but restarts immediately afterwards.

    Could you share your list of services that are safe to disable from svchost?
     
  15. griferss

    griferss MDL Novice

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    Hello, good morning. Actually is there any way to completely disable windows defender without corrupting the system or system applications (paint, snipping tool, microsoft store, xbox, etc...)?

    Windows 11 24h2. Thank you!