Windows 10 - Bloatware Free Edition

Is there is a chance to recompile Windows 10 PRO (no Home) x64 latest Creators Update Bloatware Free Edition Windows 10 Creators Update Bloatware Free (alike Windows Enterprise LTSB) English only.
with:
Removed Telemetry
- Removed Cortana !!!!
- Removed all Windows Store Apps INCLUDING OneDrive !!!
- No Xbox !!!!
- Removed Windows Store App Associations
- Removed Home Group (who needs that, it never works well, I just manually share the folders that I want on the network by right clicking on them and choosing share from the properties)
- Integrated .NET Framework 3.5
- WITH NO Win 7Calculator
including:
the latest
1. Firefox 64 bit,
2. Windows 7 games:
http://winaero.com/e107_files/downloads/Win7Games4Win10_8_81_v2.zip

3. iObit Driver booster

alike
http://getintopc.com/softwares/oper...enterprise-2016-ltsb-64-nov-2016-iso-download
(Windows Enterprise LTSB has some problem with activation).

with Vidalia .... for Fire Fox

with Video lan
(no bells and whistles)
Thanks!

 

Really? You think it's a 1-2 step that you complete in a couple of minutes? It takes at least 2 hours of careful selection of the options/removal/integration and recompiling...

Make your own ISO please:

Windows and Office ISO Download Tool
MSMG ToolKit v7.1



Instructions on the correct order on how to do this:

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

Don't ask me for any support on how to do this further than the instructions I provided as I am by no means an expert in using this tool. For more help, visit the original thread on MDL Forums: MSMG ToolKit

Note: If you remove the Xbox app, Game Mode won't function properly.

 

If I will know how for sure I will do it.

Unfortunately am not so gifted.

It will take me a year ....

I don't care about games .....
No time for it....

 

Installed version 4.0 and Search doesn't work, Phonenix maybe you did something wrong?
Also noticed 3.0 was 6.8 GB or something, 4.0 is 6.2 GB... Removed too much?

 

What do you mean search doesn't work? Remember we removed Cortana, I use Everything, it's a much faster search app that finds results instantly without even neededing Windows Indexing

Download the portable version, extract it somewhere safe on your desktop, then drag the search icon to your taskbar for easy access

but by the way, I just tried using the Windows search and it works even without Cortana being there

 

Aha I thought you just removed Cortana but somehow retained the search function. Isn't that actually possible? I know Cortana is "Search", but it should be possible to disable Cortana for good and keep the built in search which is far more convenient than Everything. I cannot search Control Panel items with Everything as fast as the Windows Search.

Good job on the ISO for sure man but this breaks an essential part of the whole OS. You literally stripped down the search function, calling it bloatware.

 

oh but I didn't........ there is no function in MSMG to remove the search function....

This is on my computer:

 

Ah that works fine. I was referring to Search from the Task Bar when you Press WIN and type something. That doesnt work. Am I the only guy using search like this or do you guys really go into Explorer, select search field and type...

 

I use Classic Shell (Windows 7 Start Menu) so that works as well

Download it and import my XML Settings once you try to click on your start menu for the first time, I placed the ClassicShell Folder in D:\Software\

so that's where the Windows 7 Start Menu image is, otherwise you need to browse to it yourself if you placed it somewhere else

PS: If you have the standard Windows 10 Start Menu, then that search is directly linked to Cortana which you DON'T WANt

 

Keeping Cortana won't send Microsoft any data as long as you keep it disabled/not use it AND disable all those ****ty Telemetry stuff in the background so I see no point removing it. Why not just use Windows 7 if you gonna make 10 look like 7. And speaking of services, are you sure you removed everything that sends Microsoft data? There are many services and Telemetry component is not the only one I think...

I appreciate your effort though, can you also tell me if the errors in Windows Event Log is caused by your modifications to the OS or standard Windows bug which occur on the standard installation also?

Hey, thanks for the answers and help I'm not here to find any errors of yours I'm just asking questions. Don't get me wrong....

 

no problem, the registry errors occur even on a standard OS, if you Google those Event IDs you will see 100s of people with that error. Heck, that's how I found the solution and posted it, I'm no genius by any means. As for Cortana, no enthusiast likes here, not that I know of at least.

This Bloatware Free OS is as is with the features removed mentioned. If one wants to modify certain things or keep certain things, then I've posted the instructions on how to create your own clean ISO yourself. Otherwise, just use the standard Windows 10.

This is how my OS looks like, yes I want Windows 10 for its modern hardware support but I want the old school look:

 

Exactly, why disable all this stuff in Windows 10, when Windows 7/8.1 would be exactly the same without all this effort?

Send MS a message, don't use Windows 10 - don't install Windows 10 - don't even "think" about Windows 10.

Focus on Windows 7/8.1 until 2023, then if MS has woken up and removed Telemetry and all the other mind-numbingly stupid other crap from Windows 10, re-open the case for upgrading to Windows 10.

Between now and 2023, become proficient at Linux

Thanks to @Phoenix for all of his hard work trying to help people stuck with a Windows 10 license survive the ordeal

 

If only Spotify didnt stop the their Linux development... But I agree, could just as well use Windows 8... I really hate Cortana myself, as much as I hate Siri on my phone. But I really cannot use W10 without built in Search. I'm actually a little fan of the Metro apps as I'm using W10 on my HTPC - looking fine on the big screen but then again I want total control and install just the stuff I use.

I think I need to make my own ISO

 

As supplement to this thread, I recommend you guys check out this page: https://fdossena.com/?p=w10debotnet/index_1703.frag

This guy strips down after installation but there are some more points worth to check out. As for Cortana it's being disabled and blocked in firewall which will retain the W10 search. I plan to do this.

 

Can the Chrome app or the Android app under Anbox work for you?

 

@Mr.Koala: Sounds promising, I have tried Remix OS earlier for Android purposes but it failed on many apps. I wont make the switch just for Spotify, but if other stuff (including games) works fine without performance issues I'm tempted to install Elementary OS as I think it looks really beautiful.

Do you run many apps with Anbox? Do majority of the apps work fine? Let me know

 

Spotify on Linux isn't dead, it's just never been officially supported, much like most of Linux development:

https://www.spotify.com/us/download/linux/

Spotify for Linux
"Here you can find a build of Spotify for Linux. We are running this ourselves and we will try to make sure it keeps pace with its Mac and Windows siblings. However, this version is unsupported. You can tell us what you think and ask other users for help at The Spotify Community.

Spotify for Linux is released as a Debian package. Our aim is that it should work with the latest Long Term Support release of Ubuntu, but we will try to make it work for other releases of Ubuntu and Debian as well."

 

This is something I REALLY like, just hit the key and start typing. Don't need indexing tho, usually not in a hurry.
As I still don't use the start menu regularly, I still don't care about its layout, no matter if it's stock W7, 8 or 10.

 

Don' living in a Dreamworld. We haven't seen all evilness from the M$ Morons yet. We have only seen the start or shall we say the beginning. Only other States Government can STOP M$ Morons and U.S Government in implementing more ****y!!! See Chinese OS version and what the European Commission has said. Watch my words bruh. Small people like you and me can't do much!!!! We can only try as good we can to try Tweaking the OS from being only a Spy Box and advertising Channel. Because this is what the new Cartoon Box Os has become. And we haven't yet seen what will hit us in the head!!

 

You are missing the point my friend.

Whether not running Windows 10 forces Microsoft to change Windows 10 or not isn't the point, so please stop harping on that.

If something is bad, bad for you and bad for others, then don't become a part of it by doing it yourself. It's that simple.

You aren't being forced against your will to run Windows 10, it's your choice, and your choice alone.

There isn't any law that forces you to run Windows 10, if you really don't approve of what MS has done, then take the few steps to migrate to Windows 7 / 8.1 and take the action to not run Windows 10.

Once you make that choice to run Windows 10, you are an active part of the problem, you are supporting Microsoft and their actions with Windows 10. You are voting for Windows 10 to continue as it is currently built.

Whether you go through the actions to neuter Windows 10 atrocities or not, Microsoft now has your approval to keep Windows 10 as is.

Every day you run Windows 10 is another day you are helping Microsoft continue the atrocities against humanity that Windows 10 brings.

Stop actively helping Microsoft sell Windows 10, whether it makes Microsoft change Windows 10 or not, it's the right thing to do for you, and for everyone else suffering with Windows 10 and it's fallout.

 

I have no choice but to use Windows 10 as there are no Windows 7 Drivers for my laptop, not to mention no support for my newer CPU and sub-par NVMe SSD Performance

 

I think you would function just fine on Windows 8.1 or even Windows 7 - perhaps a little less performance, but I doubt you would notice it in day to day operation.

Mr. Fox seemed to get it running ok, with even better performance in some benchmarks.

It's worth a try

 

I might try doing a custom version of Windows 10.

 

Be careful, don't remove the Biometrics feature (fingerprint crap) otherwise the OS will be messed up as reported on MDL Forums

 

I'm using NTLite which can un-screw problem if something goes wrong. Is creators update worth it?

 

Was that targeted at Vasudev, or everyone in general? I don't have a fingerprint reader so I assumed it'd be safe to ditch the biometrics. (I shudder at the thought of MS having access to my prints anyways )

 

It's for everyone, I don't use the fingerprint scanner nor do I have one on my laptop, but you shouldn't remove it

 

Biometrics service is linked to PIN based passwords ( I feel So) , Fingerprint and Windows Hello based PCs.
@Phoenix was warning about the consequences of removing Biometrics.

 

Sooner or later, you have to upgrade to stay on the latest security patches. there is no way around these Microsoft updates, but we know how to solve all their annoyances.

 

No need for it now!!

"if MS has woken up and removed Telemetry and all the other mind-numbingly stupid other crap from Windows 10"
And you are missing my point, bruh. You say If, If, If.... Will never ever happen Either Linux or sit down in your new wheelchair and watch the sun go down. Or take a walk. Buy a dog

 

Why the hurry? BTW awful reading!! This smells Alpha all the way.

 

The *if* is only the determiner for moving to Windows 10, not that it's going to happen, ever.

Don't get stuck on that, you keep going back to that and the futility of changing Microsoft's ways by not using Windows 10, such confabulations can lead to extreme confusion

Whether MS ever comes to their senses and stops their idiocy is irrelevant, that's their problem, not mine - or your's.

If all these contortions to live with Windows 10 aren't proof enough, remember that Windows 10 is taking time away from what you bought the computer for in the first place, work, games, and enjoyment of life.

Can all of you say that constantly wasting your time doing all this crap to make Windows 10 livable is making life enjoyable?

Geez, what a waste of life Windows 10 is... and it's just going to continue to get worse and worse...

 

Just wait and see. The M$ Morons will make 7 and 8.1 a living HELL as well. You haven't seen the beginning Hence... Either Linux or sit down in your new wheelchair and watch the sun go down. Or take a walk. Buy a dog

 

You've been saying that for months now, and it's not happening.

Windows 7 and 8.1 aren't going to get any attention from MS, thank goodness, as Microsoft doesn't want to give any mind share over to Windows 7 / 8.1.

It's bad for Microsoft already, what with the almost complete stoppage of Windows 10 marketshare growth. Windows 10 growth is creeping along at a snail's pace.

Any mention from Microsoft of Windows 7 / 8.1 ends up growing Windows 7 / 8.1 marketshare, so MS will leave them alone.

 

Don't buy a dog, adopt one.
/OffTopic

The mouse doesn't win in a cat-and-mouse game. Its success is merely surviving for now. So get a plan B for things that truly matter in your workflow while you have the time. But that doesn't mean you can't continue to use Win 10 while it's still acceptable for you. The choice is not completely binary.

 

I see. Don't use PIN either. I haven't had anything go wrong so far without it. I will keep it in mind for the next reinstall tho

 

hi, can is it ok to install this edition of OS to my Desktop PC or is this only for the laptops?

 

it's for any computer, doesn't matter if it's a laptop or desktop so feel free to install it.

 

MSMG Toolkit v7.2

Download = http://www.mediafire.com/file/2e7mzyl6iaa9apz/ToolKit-v7.2.7z

Changelog:

v7.2
+ Updated the Feature "Select Source from Source DVD" with an Option to Select Windows Setup Boot and Windows Recovery Images for Mounting.
+ Fixed a Bug in the Feature "Extract Source from DVD ISO Image”, Where a Syntax Error in the Else Condition was Causing an Error.
+ Fixed a Bug in the Feature "Extract Source from OEM IMG Image”, Where a Syntax Error in the Else Condition was Causing an Error.
+ Updated the Feature "Integrate Windows Language Packs" to Integrate WinPE Language Packs Based on Whether Windows Setup Boot and Windows Recovery Images Selected.
+ Updated the Feature "Integrate Windows Drivers" to Integrate WinPE Drivers Based on Whether Windows Setup Boot and Windows Recovery Images Selected.
+ Refreshed Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.2 Pack for MSMG ToolKit.
+ Added a Feature "Integrate Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7" for Windows 7/Server 2008 R2/Windows 8.1/Server 2012 R2/Windows 10 Redstone 1/Server 2016 Source OS.
+ Added Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7 Pack for MSMG ToolKit.
+ Fixed a Bug in the Feature "Integrate Microsoft Default Metro Apps", Where Choosing Go-Back Menu Would Try to Integrate Some Apps for Windows 10 RS2/RS3 Source OS.
+ Updated the Feature "Integrate Microsoft DaRT Tools" to Integrate DaRT Tools Based on Whether Windows Setup Boot and Windows Recovery Images Selected.
+ Updated the Feature "Integrate Microsoft DaRT Tools" to Copy FMAPI.dll from Install Image Instead from of a FMAPI CAB Package.
+ Updated the Feature "Integrate Windows Sidebar" with New Fixes (Thanks to MDL Member : Kenafri).
+ Added Windows Sidebar Pack for MSMG ToolKit (Thanks to MDL Member : Kenafri).
- Removed the Restriction to Check for Windows 10 Service Stack Update for the Feature Integrate WHD General Updates for Windows 10 Source OS.
+ Updated the Feature "Integrate WHD General Updates" to Integrate WHD General Updates Based on Whether Windows Setup Boot and Windows Recovery Images Selected.
+ Fixed a Bug in the Feature "Integrate Terminal Server Patch", Where the Validation Check Path was Point to a Wrong Folder.
+ Added a Feature to "Integrate Windows Photo Viewer Metro Skin" for Windows 10/Server 2016 Source OS.
+ Added a Feature to "Integrate Windows Media Player Metro Skin" for Windows 10/Server 2016 Source OS.
+ Fixed a Bug in the Remove Menu, Where the Menu was not Working properly for Windows Server 2016 Source OS.
+ Updated the Feature "Remove Default Metro Apps", Separated Desktop App Installer, Xbox and Store App Removal.
+ Updated the Feature "Remove Default Metro Apps", Improved Paint 3D App Removal with More Tweaks to Remove Open With Paint 3D Right Click Context Menu Shortcuts for More Formats (Thanks to MDL Member : Zanza-kun).
+ Updated the Feature "Remove Windows Components", Moved Windows Delivery Manager Component to Microsoft Telemetry Services for Windows 10 Source OS.
+ Fixed a Bug in the Feature "WIM Manager", Where Renaming an WIM Image Index Description String Would Get Truncated If there was a Space.

 

Creating a new ISO v4.1 as we speak with the latest Windows Updates released today integrated. Stay tuned

 

I luv u

 

Phoenix >>> <<< jaug1337

1337 for life!

 

BTW guys, now when I remove the 3D Paint, it also gets rid of the right click context menu so no need for the extra reg file tweak to get rid of that.

@Mr. Fox

 

bloatware removal done for the Home Image.

Now doing the same to the Pro Image

 

What's wrong with keeping 3d Paint? I thought it was the first upgrade ever for MS Paint, a good thing, no?

 

All Store apps can be reinstalled from the store if one needs them. I remove all the store apps personally

secondly, in MSMG Toolkit, there is an option to remove all apps except store and Xbox in one shot, if I don't do that , then I would have to manually remove each app then go back to the removal sub menu then do the same for the next app, that takes a lot of time, then imagine doing this for both editions (Home and Pro) it would take me 2 extra hours to do this job.

 

That's too bad that MS bundles everything under the Store now, makes it tough to recommend MS software, especially if you want Windows junk free, you have to throw the Store out and everything that comes with it.

 

Uploading the ISO as we speak then submitting it to MajorGeeks since sharing the ISO from Google Drive directly is pointless due to the download limits

 

What exactly was the issue removing Biometrics? @Phoenix

I have been testing Windows without it for some hours now, put password, put pincode, logged on and off and all works fine...

Let me know