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    Windows 10 - Bloatware Free Edition

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Spartan@HIDevolution, Apr 30, 2017.

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    @Phoenix I know this may be a stupid question, but was anything done to IE in your bloatware free version of 10? I notice I have not been able to launch IE at all, just curious. I had not tried to use it until now but I need it for something other browsers don't work in. When I open it it's just a blank empty page, no info at the top of the tab and no matter what site I try to enter it looks like it doesn't even connect. I don't see anything mentioned about it so I doubt you would have removed it or done something to it, just figured I'd ask while I try to figure it out myself.
     
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    Didn't touch IE at all, you can only do 1 thing to IE in the MSMG Toolkit, disable it; which I didn't

    [​IMG]

    On a side note, search for IETab on Google, and install it for your browser, it allows you to load any page in IE in your Chrome or Firefox

    see how that works for j00
     
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    Please help me
    How to clean install windows file Exceeds 4gb in uefi mode fat32? Because uefi fat32 not support for sources larger than 4 GB
    How to fix this? What i must disable secure boot in bios?
    @Phoenix
     
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    What are you talking about? the ISO is 3.84GB :rolleyes:
     
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    Yes.but i added more feature and driver. And now the size file is 4.7gb +
     
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    Then keep the file system as NTFS, and set it to MBR Scheme for UEFI. It'll install Windows in UEFI mode that way
     
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    Only a month or two away for Fall Creators update, really hoping you come through for us again my friend. Get rid of Windows Defender crap and telemetry, but leave Xbox and Game Mode like you did this time :)

    I am currently on Fall Update with Insider Preview and it is much nicer than original Creators Update... sleek new UI look, Game Mode works automatically, my color profiles are finally sticking, all my issues I had with Creators Update have been fixed... really surprised me, lol.

    Now just waiting for official release, and then you :)

    and then you let me sleep on your couch in Dubai so I can flirt with the pretty ladies after my graduation :D
     
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    do i have to activate this version? if yes, what activator should i use?
     
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    Hi Phoenix love your Win 10 ISO just a few questions
    Do I still need to run these programs or are they already implemented in your ISO v5.9?
    10AppsManager v2
    Destroy Windows 10 Spying v1.6 Build 722
    O&O ShutUp10 v1.5.1390
    Also How do you stop Win10 automatically installing the nVidia Drivers besides turning off the updates as I would like to install them from nVidia's Site itself and only the Drivers and Physix.
    Last question how do you turn off the Notifications that keep popping up.
    Thanks for your Time.
     
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    There are no ladies in Dubai :rolleyes:
     
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    Thanks that worked!....not sure why the Windows 10 version won't.
     
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    o_O :vbconfused:
     
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    Then use WIM file splitting if install.wim image file exceeds 4GB.
     
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    Phoenix,
    The creation of ReFS is going to be limited to those versions in the upcoming Win10 Fall Creators Update (v1710 ??).
    Just saying it might be wise to use the Pro for Workstations version, is all.
     
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    it brings nothing that we will benefit from to the table. You can create ReFS partitions right now on the Creators update. You cannot set the boot drive to ReFS as it's a limitation of the ReFS file system now, so that's no different in Pro for Workstation
     
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    Are you using 4TB SSD or HDD? Why would you opt for exFAT for a drive unless its an SD card?
     
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    http://winaero.com/blog/refs-format-windows-10-pro-enterprise/

    https://www.ghacks.net/2017/08/21/m...ile-system-create-option-from-windows-10-pro/

    Closing Words
    "It looks as if Windows 10 Pro is slowly turned into a Windows 10 Semi-Pro edition that sits between Windows 10 Home and the editions of Windows 10 designed for business and enterprise use":rolleyes: YEEES!! What next?


    Edit.
    How Do I Get It? I mean the new Scam.
    What’s New in Windows 10’s Fall Creators Update, Arriving September 2017

    This new edition of Windows 10 will be available when the Fall Creators Update is released.

    Microsoft hasn’t actually mentioned a price tag for this product. It’s intended for high-end workstation PCs. Microsoft isn’t going to sell it alongside other editions of Windows 10 in retail stores, and they have no reason to. All the features only benefit people who require support for expensive, high-end hardware. High-end workstation PCs will ship with Windows 10 Pro for Workstations installed, and it will likely be available to businesses and other organizations in volume license agreements.

    While Microsoft is adding another edition of Windows 10, most people won’t need to even know it exists. But it’s another way for Microsoft to segment the market for Windows licenses, allowing them to charge more for a version of Windows 10 that will be required on very expensive workstation PCs.
     
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    Used this guide to get a squeaky clean install of windows but I can't for the life of me get throttlestop to start through task scheduler like it used to. Any ideas?
     
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    this has nothing to do with this edition of Windows, there is no way to disable basic functionality such as creating tasks.

    1) see this post and make sure everything is set properly or better yet, create a new task altogether: http://forum.notebookreview.com/threads/the-throttlestop-guide.531329/page-514#post-10366647


    2) contact the author of the app in that thread for more help
     
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    That is indeed the guide I use for every time I do a new install. This is the only occurrence of it not working but I'll continue to trouble shoot and seek support from uncle.
     
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    My apologies.

    Problem has resolved itself. After a few reboots installing necessary drivers, the task just works now. No idea why but it does.

    Just one other thing. Is it possible to use the w10 search function? I could go back to using launchy but I got adjusted to it. Removing it from being hidden doesn't enable its functionality. Is it to to tighly bound to cortana and has to be removed completely?
     
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    1) I don't even see that search in the Start Menu, I use Classic Shell

    2) Everything is a WAY better search utility that finds anything you search for instantly...

    Be smart....be like Phoenix...

    [​IMG]
     
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    nvm i found it. sorry.
     
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    I've found Classic start to be a wonderful replacement. This bloat free iso as well as guide has to be the most awesome way to make a system fresh or to start up a new machine. Love your work phoenix and i'll be using it for future machines.
     
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    everything is working fine, I just did clean install of 5.9... but a few issues... .net framework 3.5 wont install, directx webtime installer wont install, and a few other visual resdistros required for gaming won't install.... anyone know how to get it to work?
     
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    so clean install of 5.9.... everything works fine except not letting me install .net framework 3.5 and none of the visual basics, not any of them... directx webtime installer won't let me install either...

    I don't get it... this worked flawless for me before, I did everything the same... I am freaking out... sorry for the double post... I just tried making a USB with a stock windows 10 so I could do a clean install over this and just forget about it but it won't read any of my usb devices either, it did a couple times then halfway through the windows 10 tool usb setup it just said we encountered an error, and now it won't even read my USB.... ugh... I am freaking out...

    some advice please...
     
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    everything working fine here. .NET Framework 3.5 is already integrated what do you mean it won't install?

    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]
     
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    oh it is already integrated? my bad... when I install stock win 10 i always have to install it separate... I didn't realize you added that in, cheers, everything is fine then lol
     
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    @Phoenix i installed win 10, works like a charm.

    I only have one problem, is it possible to enable the quick search bar in start menu ???
    As im so used to it, just doesn't feel right.
     
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    Cortana Disabled = No Search.

    Use Classic Shell Start Menu, the search works in it, or install the regular Windows 10 with Cortana
     
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    Everything is perfect now, thanks Phoenix, omg its all so snappy and clean, lmao. I have a life time license for Malwarebytes, so I just add that to the end of all my installation stuff, and boom ready to fly bb. I don't do anything else. I did the SecHealth regedits.
     
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    Perfect man! Glad you are enjoying my ISO!

    don't forget to rep @Mr. Fox as he is the one who taught me how to make such ISOs
     
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    Yeah, I am very happy now actually, everything is just so clean and smooth. I don't think I am going even going to bother with Redstone 3 even if you offer it. Will just wait for Redstone 4 or 5, Microsoft is churning them out every 6 months, so no reason to do a clean install for each one.
     
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    why i can't install messenger, instagram etc from windows store? it says that i have a problem on directx.
     
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    so install DirectX then :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

    The best way to do this, is if you have Steam or Origin, installing any app or game from them will automatically install DirectX for j00

    Also, if you are really using such apps like Instagram or Messenger from the Store, then the standard Windows 10 is better suited for you. This build is for enthusiasts who just want a clean OS although that should not prevent you from installing any Windows Store app to be honest.
     
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    Bruh, Yoo don't use Instagram? :D Social media is Big today, bruh :p
     
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    I use the site only I wouldn't install any garbage app from the Microsoft store even if you paid me
     
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    Do you not even use instagram on your Phone?
     
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    NO!!
     
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    I don't install it either. Only Whatsapp and nothing else. I think Phoenix uses Telegram or Signal.
     
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    What do you guys think of using ZoneAlarm Firewall over windows firewall with this bloatware free version of Windows? ZoneAlarm is considered the best free firewall I guess. I am seriously considering it.

    http://www.techradar.com/news/the-best-free-firewall
     
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    The reason I don't use it is because it has HIPS which conflicts with my ESET NOD32 AntiVirus which also has HIPS: https://www.zonealarm.com/forums/showthread.php/80718-HIPS-in-ZA-Free-Firewall

    I only use the Windows Firewall, NOD32 already has an HTTP scanner and blocks any malicious connections
     
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    is there a way to install Directx9 on windows 10?
     
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    See post #526
     
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    @Phoenix

    October 17th will be Fall Creators update, I imagine they will update the Media Tools for clean formats with USB stick day one with it like they did last time, so can we expect October 20th or so to have a Bloatware Free Edition? I don't care, just curious how hardcore you plan to be with the new updates each 6 months. :)
     
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    you will have the Fall Creators Update RTM (release to manufacturer) official ISO Bloatware Free Edition before that ;)

    I have my sources to get the RTM ISO before the actual release date from MSDN Libraries

    Be smart...follow Teh Phoenix :rolleyes:
     
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