Windows 10 - Bloatware Free Edition

it didn't give me access denied, just make sure you are giving the administrators group permission. If it didn't work, take ownership of the entire key and set it to everyone, then try giving the Administrators Group AND the EVERYONE group full access

let me know if that works

 

Changed ownership to administrators. Gave full access to everything listed.
Now I just get a generic "error deleting key". Wondering if this might have to do with Home not having group policies.

If the only thing that happens is a bunch of background errors, I'm not going to worry about it - don't think I've ever looked at the Event Viewer.

 

yeah no issues at all other than background events saying that they were trying to start the security center but weren't able to. Don't burn too much calories on it

by the way token, did I get it right? was the entry sechealth all one word or sec.health? I can't remember as I deleted them all, just want to make sure I posted the instructions right, as in, what to search for

 

@Phoenix: Are your custom tweaks pre-installed?

 

nope, I will upload them for you, standby

 

Can you please import it as .reg files. Its very helpful because even I love Custom made OS with updates and Win defender and some UWP apps. Thanks.

 

Here it is, double click on each reg file, go through the folders one by one, copy the hosts file as well, that disables MSN adds and some malware domains

System Prerequisites

 

I never messed with hosts file and MSN is dead right?

 

its up to you, the MSN ads will be there for example in Skype if you don't use that hosts file. That hosts file also blocks the OpenCandy virus servers

 

OpenCandy is the same that was served by sourgeforge few years ago, right? That was a pesky little PUP.

 

yup, also, not that I use uTorrent (I use qBittorrent), but the moment you run uTorrent, it tries to connect to the OpenCandy servers

 

@Phoenix: I do use CCleaner, Autoruns ( Probably all programs from Sysinternals Suite and NirSoft) and Enhanced Disk Cleanup. Thanks. I used O&O SU 10 before and memorized everything it tweaks, now I disable everything for extreme privacy using services.msc

I always download torrents on Linux using Transmission, even I use the same Torrent client on windows too. Very slick and does its job perfectly.

 

Is this you bro? >>>>>

 

It is part true. I do have 3 PCs, 2 of them are mine and one is my sister's but I'm the one using it most of the times. Tweaking, OS reinstalls my sister doesn't know about it so I do it.

 

Anyone do any before and after benchmarks with this?

From this video the guy mentions that his input lag dropped by 5ms but he also changed his motherboard and got slower ram so im unsure what impact windows 10 creators had.

If this lowers input lag by 2ms or more its worth it to me.

 

Had to search again to see what it was - turns out I have a s-load of new entries since a restart. Most give the same deleting error
Anyways, it was sechealth - one word (technically the entries are sechealthUI, not that it matters)

 

@Phoenix Downloading right now. I was wondering if it is worth it to upgrade from Anniversary Update to the Crematory Update? Is Game Mode worth it? Does anyone use Game Mode? LOL. Also What is the most stable Nvidia for the Crematory update? I am just so Impressed and curious with the free bloatware that you made. Is it worth the hassle?

 

Language Pack CAB Files for Windows 10 Download Links

@Papusan

 

GAME MODE is a sales trick to move Force you over to Windoze X. Most stable Nvidia drivers? Test out the last 3 Crapware from the Green camp.

 

Thanks for the reply. I'll just update when I feel like it.. hehe.. just saving a copy of @Phoenix free bloatware OS..

 

Ok, here we go.

So after backing up my old laptop's data and cleared any important files, I decided it was time to give this a crack on the g/f's new (re, my old) laptop.

Downloaded and setup the boot drive.

Now for most of you, this won't be a problem, but for the others that are using older computers/laptops, you will need to check the USB booting options in your bios and may even need to choose MBR partition scheme for BIOS or UEFI as I had to, in addition to using a USB 2.0 port instead of a USB 3.0 port. The joys of working with legacy equipment I guess.

Now I'm no stranger to doing fresh installs of windows but I can't say I've ever done such a by the guide install before.

I had a bit of a heads up, because I was lucky enough to be given some of the tools required to complete the setup when @Phoenix setup my new laptop.

The video was easy to follow but expect to pause and sometimes go back a little as when your unfamiliar with something, or the screen resolution is different so buttons are slightly in a different location. In other parts, the gaps give your system time to process as not many systems are as quick as his setup. For people who are familiar with their advanced settings, you may find some sections a bit slow and want to skip forward from time to time. But I feel this guide is targeted for the novice to average users.

Not everyone will want to follow his steps as there is some personal choices, however by showing you how to change them, you will be able to adjust them yourself, and that's just as useful.

Combining this video, with his other guides such as

• How to properly install Windows on a system with multiple drives
• Windows 10 Tweaks and Fixes
  
• MSI GT73VR 7RF TITAN PRO Drivers

I was able to mostly as much as I could remember:

• Boot, partition and setup Windows 10 Creators Update Bloatware Free Edition
• Tweak the start bar, install windows shell to make it appear like windows 7
• Safely make registry edits
• Make a backup image and boot USB for recovery
• Avoided temptation to connect to the net, and install and reboot after each driver was updated
• Apply program tweaks to further customize the environment as I like them

I believe most people will be able to follow this guide and benefit from the knowledge that Phoenix has shared with us. However for people who don't like to follow video's, his other guides provide a pictorial guide that can be just as easy to follow.

 

Hi, the image is awesome,
but some old programs require internet explorer, how can i get it back

Thanks

 

Make your own ISO:

Windows and Office ISO Download Tool
MSMG ToolKit v7.1

 

@Archagl

Creating v4 of the Windows 10 Creators Update as we speak. Due to some demand from users who require the below features, I have not removed them this time from the ISO. They can easily be disabled and are not necessarily classified as bloatware like the other stuff I removed such as Cortana, Telemetry, Windows Store Apps, etc.

Retained:

Microsoft Edge
Internet Explorer
Windows Defender
Windows System Restore

 

@Mr. Fox

After some research on MDL Forums and a bit of trial and error, here is the correct order when using the MSMG Toolkit:

1) Load the source then choose your edition (Home or Pro) as the work done is made as per the edition of the ISO loaded currently
2) Integrate the features that you want such as the Windows 7 Calculator and DirectX 9.0
3) Integrate the latest windows update(s)
4) Remove Default Metro Apps > Select Option 1 to remove 3rd Party App Links
5) Remove all metro apps except Store and Xbox
6) Remove OS components like Connect App, Maps, Telemetry, Skype > then Advanced Windows Components like... Windows Defender, Edge, IE, Home Group, etc.
7) Run the MSMG Toolkit Cleanup Command
8) Apply the changes
9) Load the source again (same edition you loaded in step 1)
10) Integrate the .NET Framework 3.5 Component
11) Apply the changes again
12) Then start again at step 1, and perform the same integration / removal actions you did for the edition you selected first, so if you loaded Windows 10 Pro first, now select Windows 10 Home and repeat the steps again
13) Create the ISO

 

New ISO sent to MajorGeeks. Awaiting for Mr. Timothy to upload it

 

So will there be 2 versions up. Or will V4 replace all?

 

Double post.

 

Version 4 will be up soon.

I have version 3 on my Google Drive upon request for those who absolutely do not want Windows System Restore, Defender, IE, and Edge

 

and it's up:

Windows 10 Creators Update Bloatware Free Edition v4.0

 

THE NEXT WILL BE MAKING ONE FOR PRO AND ONE FOR HOME I'm looking forward Maybe one for Windoze 10 S as well J/K bruh. Nice work +rep

 

Hmm getting an error when trying to download is there a bandwidth problem?

John.

 

@Phoenix I just tried and got the same warning:

"Sorry, you can't view or download this file at this time.

Too many users have viewed or downloaded this file recently. Please try accessing the file again later. If the file you are trying to access is particularly large or is shared with many people, it may take up to 24 hours to be able to view or download the file. If you still can't access a file after 24 hours, contact your domain administrator."

 

YEEES

@hmscott Temted? Or should I say tempting?

 

did you try downloading it from MajorGeeks you mean?

 

Almost +30 within 37 min

 

It`s downloading now

John.

 

Mr. Poopoosan is the new MG Download Analyst >>>>>

 

@hmscott

Reply form MajorGeeks:

Please try to download again

 

Keeping it around in case of disaster; or the need for one

Thank you @Phoenix

 

Still getting the same error, there is only 1 download given, the "Authors" site:

which sends me here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_T913HicSeOSjB5TWJFd3ZFWGM/view
...and it's still giving me the same error:
"Sorry, you can't view or download this file at this time.

Too many users have viewed or downloaded this file recently. Please try accessing the file again later. If the file you are trying to access is particularly large or is shared with many people, it may take up to 24 hours to be able to view or download the file. If you still can't access a file after 24 hours, contact your domain administrator."

Maybe there's supposed to be another download option on the Major Geeks download page than "Authors" Site, and I tried reloading the page to refresh the content, but no luck, still the same.

Everyone else posting success is outside the US, maybe that's the problem, MG's needs to add the new links on what is presented to the US users?

 

Cool, going to install this on my M1530 for fun and see how it turns out.

 

Sorry, my mistake. I didn't put the filename back in the database so you see it. It's there now, sorry for wasting your time.

 

Hey there, Hi there, Ho there, thanks for the assist, it's downloading now

Major Geeks is a great site, you know it, I know it, everyone knows it, but thank you 1,000,000x again

 

I appreciate that!

 

Just going to join the circlejerk and say Major Geeks has been my source of system tools and drivers since forever!

 

We're awaiting for you on NBR forums. Maybe mods can assign some special permission like a Name edit saying MG Editor.

 

I've been a semi-regular MG user essentially since the site's founding, which was around 2000, IIRC. Even back then it was an amazing resource when as I was getting heavily into PC building, tweaking, and overclocking.

 

Dont go creators update if you have gsync, 2 driver updates later it is still borked and only works in half my games.....

 

+ rep for Major Geeks Sir. Very good website