theKramer

Hi. Is there a tweak to increase the level of transparency in windows 10 with aero glass, or is what we get when we install aero glass the maximum that can be achieved? Thx.

Hi aviv00. I haven't gotten around to using this yet, however, I am looking into it now. I have attached a screen, where for example, there are a number of items that are similar in name: amd64_microsoft-hyper-v-drivers-hypervisor_31bf3856ad364e35_6.2.9200.16384_none_891afac5ef497dae amd64_microsoft-hyper-v-drivers-hypervisor_31bf3856ad364e35_6.2.9200.16433_none_89500bfdef21d5c9 amd64_microsoft-hyper-v-drivers-hypervisor_31bf3856ad364e35_6.2.9200.16548_none_894a3f69ef256d94 amd64_microsoft-hyper-v-drivers-hypervisor_31bf3856ad364e35_6.2.9200.16579_none_892acfefef3cdabe amd64_microsoft-hyper-v-drivers-hypervisor_31bf3856ad364e35_6.2.9200.16628_none_895fe127ef1532d9 amd64_microsoft-hyper-v-drivers-hypervisor_31bf3856ad364e35_6.2.9200.20534_none_89daa913083e8eea amd64_microsoft-hyper-v-drivers-hypervisor_31bf3856ad364e35_6.2.9200.20534_none_89daa913083e8eea amd64_microsoft-hyper-v-drivers-hypervisor_31bf3856ad364e35_6.2.9200.20683_none_89a39b130867fe6f amd64_microsoft-hyper-v-drivers-hypervisor_31bf3856ad364e35_6.2.9200.20733_none_89d9ac95083f6fe1 They are identical as far as: amd64_microsoft-hyper-v-drivers-hypervisor_31bf3856ad364e35_6.2.9200.**** Does that mean I can delete all but one? If yes, which one should I delete? Do I leave the file/directory with the highest version? Or should I delete all but one copy of: amd64_microsoft-hyper-v-drivers-hypervisor_31bf3856ad364e35_6.2.9200.16* And then delete all but one copy of: amd64_microsoft-hyper-v-drivers-hypervisor_31bf3856ad364e35_6.2.9200.20* Any help would be appreciated. I don't see any exact identical copies, but a lot of files that are very similar like above. Thx. theKramer

Hi all. Not sure if there is a solution for this, but I have found when integrating updates via dism into my Windows 8 DVD that the install.wim grows surprisingly large. Does anyone know a way to prevent this? Windows 7 never grew this large. Is it possible that DISM is not as efficient in W8 as imagex was in W7? Thx. theKramer

Hi all. Is this making anyone elses screen go completely black? 0.8 worked fine, but 0.9.x versions make my screen go completely black for at least 5 to 10 minutes.... My vid card is an nvidia 8400GS. My board is a UEFI board, but dont think secure boot is an issue as v0.8 worked ok previously, and havent changed anything in BIOS since. Is there any other info I can post to help troubleshoot this issue. Thx

When I try v0.91, my whole screen goes black for between 5 and 10 minutes. The previous error has been resolved for me, regarding the "occlusion rectangles".

Sorry if this has been asked before, but how do I update the DWMGlass.dll file as its locked? Do I have to reboot into safe mode?

Hi aviv00. I just have a couple of questions. I sysprepped an image where I installed all the latest updates for Windows 8. 1. I dont see a backup folder in the winSXS directory. Am I doing something wrong there? I ran disk cleanup before Sysprep and that cleaned the cache, so could that have removed the backup directory also?? 2. In point 5, above you talk about running *.* in dirs IME and Speech. Does that mean running a search in those folders? Can you explain explain nr5 in more detail, as I dont understand what you mean by "add the files to user list and search from there to whole clg" Your help would be much appreciated :-) Thx.

Try this step-by-step guide: www.winreducer.net/forum.html --> Tutorials --> Slimming down windows 7 I got it to work at first, but now can't get vlite to work anymore :-( P.S. Be sure not 2 use sysprep more than twice without an unattended XML file, otherwise it messes with activation. P.S.2. I will be writing a full guide in the new yr on that forum about using sysprep and liting that sysprepped image after.

Thx myselfidem. That worked perfectly :-)

In the Unattended section, you will see a button called "Add another user".

Thx for the input guys. I have taken your suggestions on board. I have changed the oobesystem pass to use the default admin account. I still cannot get it to go past the generalize pass tho Unattend.xml

Hi all. I get an error in the [generalize] pass when I try to use Sysprep with my unattend.xml file. File is attached to this post. Can anyone help me to find the issue? Unattend.xml

Hi msfnco. When you remove anything in RT7Lite, it is completely removed. You cannot add it back in. As billybully so eloquently put it, you will have to redo your iso again Also, the best thing to do is to download VirtuaBox, which is free virtual machine software, so you can install your lited OS to that and test, before going through all the hassle of formatting, reinstalling, etc... on your main hard drive!! Believe me, it is a lifesaver :-)

Hi msfnco. When you remove anything in RT7Lite, it is completely removed. You cannot add it back in. As billybully so eloquently put it, you will have to redo your iso again

Hurray

Hi Winter. In the meantime, could you re-upload 5.03 without the "Apps" folder as I already have those files from version 5.02. Pretty please :-)

Anyone know of any other files that should be kept for other applications?

Hi all. I want to use VPN software (VPN4all) on my lited windows installation, but something I removed is preventing it from working correctly. Basically the software cannot connect to a server in another country. I have tried VPN4all in a non-lited installation on the same system and it works ok, so its definitely something to do with something I removed with RT7lite. Any help appreciated. 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SC_ICP Vortex=True SC_LSI Corporation=True SC_Promise Technology=True SC_QLogic Corporation=True SC_SIS Technologies=True SC_VIA Technologies=True SYS_AGP Filter=True SYS_BLB Drive=True SYS_CIR Class Enumerator=True SYS_Intel Quick Data Technology Device=True SYS_LSI Raid Virtual Device=True SYS_MSDSM Driver=True SYS_PCMCIA Controller=True SYS_QLogic Null=True SYS_RDP Device Redirector=True SYS_SCSI Device=True SYS_Virtual AVC Device=True TV Tuners=True TV_ADS Technologies=True TV_ASUSTEK Computer=True TV_Aver Media Technologies=True TV_Bitland=True TV_Creatix=True TV_Compro Technology=True TV_Hauppauge=True TV_KNC ONE GMBH=True TV_KWorld=True TV_NXP Semiconductors=True TV_Philips Semi-Conductors=True TV_Pinnacle Systems=True TV_Terratec Electronic GmbH=True TV_VidZ Media=True D_Bluetooth=True Digital Media Devices=True Diva Client=True D_Fax=True Floppy Drive=True Smart Card Drivers=True Language Packs=True ar-SA=True bg-BG=True zh-CN=True zh-TW=True zh-HK=True hr-HR=True cs-CZ=True 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Converter=True Corrupted File Recovery=True Disk Quotta=True Display Color Calibration=True DPI Scaling=True IMAPIv2 Burning Support=True Location and Mobile PC Sensor=True Manual windows setup=True Microsoft Custom Dictionary=True Microsoft Sync Center=True Natural Language=True Narrator=True On-Screen Keyboard=True Optional Features=True Recovery=True SQL Client Configuration Utility=True Windows System Restore=True TabletPCOC=True Windows Anytime Upgrade=True Windows Cabinet Maker=True Windows Cache (winsxs)=True Windows Easy Transfer=True Windows Font Viewer=True Windows Help=True Windows Logon Reminder=True Windows Memory Diagnostic=True Windows Portable Device=True Windows PowerShell=True Windows SQM Consolidater=True Windows System Assessment Tool(WINSAT)=True Workspace Runtime=True Xps-Foundation-Xps-Viewer=True Zip Folder=True [Features] MediaPlayback=False OpticalMediaDisc=False MediaCenter=False WindowsMediaPlayer=False [Control Panel Remove] [Control Panel Add] Control 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Specify=True Keyboard=Irish Currency and date format=English (Ireland) UI Language=en-US Timezone=(UTC+01:00) Brussels, Copenhagen, Madrid, Paris [Screen Saver] Wallpaper position=Stretch [Themes] Theme frame=Sky [WallPaper] [Gadgets] [Documents] [Sample Musics] [Sound] Windows Balloon=Default= Windows Battery Critical=Default= Windows Battery Low=Default= Windows Critical Stop=Default= Windows Default=Default= Windows Ding=Default= Windows Error=Default= Windows Exclamation=Default= Windows Feed Discovered=Default= Windows Hardware Fail=Default= Windows Hardware Insert=Default= Windows Hardware Remove=Default= Windows Information Bar=Default= Windows Logoff Sound=Default= Windows Logon Sound=Default= Windows Minimize=Default= Windows Notify=Default= Windows Recycle=Default= Windows Restore=Default= Windows Shutdown=Default= Windows Startup=Default= AppInstallationMode=0 DriverForceIntegration=False

Well, this in a virtual machine, so its not that critical an issue if I f*** up... I see in the liting windows 8 thread, files that are mentioned for deletion, but wondering if the same files can be deleted in windows 7...

You need WAIK for windows 7 for this, so you need at least Vista to use RT7lite

Hi. I have a sysprepped windows 7 image with the latest updates applied. Can anyone tell me, what files are safe to delete from the winsxs directory of that image mounted using the Whereisit application?? I would like to maintain update-ability... Thx.

Strange, because when I added back in the Microsoft driver in Storage Controllers, I was able to add VHD's. Maybe with my lastsession, it causes that issue to occur, coz I have removed other stuff... Anyway, here is my "working" lastsession: [OS Name= Windows 7 HOMEPREMIUM] [Date= 9/23/2012 4:01:26 PM] [Microsoft .NET FrameWork= 3.5] [Version: Release Candidate 1.7.0] [Update] [Driver] [Language] [Application] [Components] Ease of Access Center=True Action Center=True Aero Cursors=True Clear Type Tuner=True Default Computer Program Access=True Diagnostics Troubleshooting Wizard=True Disk CleanUp=True InboxGames=True Chess=True FreeCell=True Hearts=True Shanghai=True Minesweeper=True More Games=True Internet Games=True Internet Backgammon=True Internet Checkers=True Internet Spades=True PurblePlace=True Solitaire=True SpiderSolitaire=True Infrared File Transfer Application=True Mobility Center=True On-Screen Magnifier=True People Near Me=True Projector Connectivity=True Speech Recognition=True Sticky Notes=True Welcome Center=True Windows Contacts=True FaxServicesClientPackage=True Windows Repair Disc=True WindowsGadgetPlatform=True WindowsSideShow=True Wordpad=True Write=True 1394 Driver=True D_ATI Technologies=True D_Intel Corporation=True D_NVIDIA=True Creative Technology=True 1394 Desktop Camera=True M_AFA Technologies=True M_ATI Technologies=True M_Aver Media Technologies=True M_Conexant=True M_Hauppauge=True IEEE 1394 DV Camera=True M_IEEE 1394 Tape Subunit Devices=True M_Luminate-Angel Devices=True M_ViXS=True M_Windows SideShow Driver=True Modem=True MO_Agere Systems=True MO_AIWA=True MO_Anchor Datacom BV=True MO_Archtek Telecom=True MO_ARN=True MO_Askey and Cardinal=True MO_ATI Technologies=True MO_Banksia,Meastro=True MO_Boca Research=True MO_Brother=True MO_BSB Datentechnik=True MO_Compaq=True MO_Conexant=True MO_Creative Labs=True MO_Creatix Polymedia=True MO_CPV-Stollmann Datensysteme=True MO_Digicom=True MO_Dynalinks and Todos=True MO_Eiger Labs=True MO_E-Tech=True MO_ELSA=True MO_Fujtisu=True MO_Gateway 2000=True MO_GSM Cellular=True MO_Haeussler DK & NO=True MO_Hayes Accura=True MO_Hayes=True MO_Hot Line Export AB=True MO_I-O DATA DEVICE=True MO_Infotel=True MO_Intertex=True MO_Ke Kommunikations Elektronic=True MO_KORTEX=True MO_LASAT COMMUNICATIONS=True MO_Lucent=True MO_Megasoft=True MO_Megahertz Corporation=True MO_Metricom=True MO_Microcom=True MO_MICRO Research=True MO_Motorola=True MO_Modular Technology=True MO_Multitech Systems=True MO_NEC=True MO_Neuhaus Telekommunikation=True MO_NISSEI=True MO_Nokia=True MO_Novalink Technologies=True MO_NTT Docomo=True MO_OLITEC=True MO_OMRON=True MO_OPTION International=True MO_Ositech Communications=True MO_Pace=True MO_Panasonic=True MO_Penril Datability Networks=True MO_Practical Peripherals=True MO_Psion Dacom=True MO_Racal-Airtech=True MO_Rockwell & Cirrus=True MO_Sierra Semiconductor=True MO_SONY=True MO_Sony Ericsson=True MO_Sony Ericsson and Motorola-Bluetooth Modem=True MO_Standard Modem Drivers=True MO_Suntac=True MO_Supra Corporation=True MO_TDK Corporation=True MO_TOSHIBA=True MO_Texas Instrument=True MO_TKR=True MO_TRON B.V. Datacommunicatie=True MO_U.S. Robotics-France=True MO_U.S. Robotics-Europe=True MO_U.S. Robotics-Sportster=True MO_U.S. Robotics,Telepath,IBM=True MO_V.DOT=True MO_Xircom=True MO_Zoom Telephonics=True MO_Zypcom=True MO_ZYXEL=True N_ATI Technologies=True N_Atheros=True N_Atheros and Gigabyte=True N_AVM=True N_Broadcom=True N_IBM=True N_Marvell Yukon=True N_Realtek=True N_SiS=True N_VIA Technologies=True Printers=True P_Brother=True P_Canon=True P_Epson=True P_Fuji Xerox=True P_Gestetner=True P_Hewlett-Packard=True P_Infotec=True P_KONICA MINOLTA=True P_Kyocera=True P_Lanier=True P_Lexmark International=True P_Microsoft=True P_Okidata=True P_Ricoh=True P_Samsung=True P_Savin=True P_Sharp=True P_Sony=True P_TOSHIBA=True P_Xerox=True P_XPS Document Writer=True S_Brother=True S_Canon=True S_Epson=True S_Hewlett-Packard=True S_Kyocera Mita=True S_Lexmark=True S_Ricoh=True S_Samsung=True S_Xerox Corporation=True SC_Adaptec=True SC_ATI Technologies=True SC_Emulex=True SC_Hewlett-Packard=True SC_ICP Vortex=True SC_LSI Corporation=True SC_Promise Technology=True SC_QLogic Corporation=True SC_SIS Technologies=True SC_VIA Technologies=True SYS_AGP Filter=True SYS_BLB Drive=True SYS_CIR Class Enumerator=True SYS_Intel Quick Data Technology Device=True SYS_LSI Raid Virtual Device=True SYS_MSDSM Driver=True SYS_PCMCIA Controller=True SYS_QLogic Null=True SYS_RDP Device Redirector=True SYS_SCSI Device=True SYS_Virtual AVC Device=True TV Tuners=True TV_ADS Technologies=True TV_ASUSTEK Computer=True TV_Aver Media Technologies=True TV_Bitland=True TV_Creatix=True TV_Compro Technology=True TV_Hauppauge=True TV_KNC ONE GMBH=True TV_KWorld=True TV_NXP Semiconductors=True TV_Philips Semi-Conductors=True TV_Pinnacle Systems=True TV_Terratec Electronic GmbH=True TV_VidZ Media=True D_Bluetooth=True Digital Media Devices=True Diva Client=True D_Fax=True Floppy Drive=True Smart Card Drivers=True Language Packs=True ar-SA=True bg-BG=True zh-CN=True zh-TW=True zh-HK=True hr-HR=True cs-CZ=True da-DK=True nl-NL=True et-EE=True fi-FI=True fr-FR=True de-DE=True el-GR=True he-IL=True hu-HU=True it-IT=True ja-JP=True ko-KR=True lt-LT=True lv-LV=True nb-NO=True pl-PL=True es-ES=True pt-BR=True pt-PT=True ro-RO=True ru-RU=True sr-Latn-CS=True sk-SK=True sl-SI=True sv-SE=True th-TH=True tr-TR=True uk-UA=True Autoplay=True Sample Music and Videos=True Sample Pictures=True Screensavers=True Sound Recorder=True Windows Codec Packages=True OpticalMediaDisc=True Windows ISO Burn=True MediaCenter=True Windows Media Encoders and Decoders=True WindowsMediaPlayer=True Windows Picture Acquisition Wizard=True Windows Sounds=True Windows wallpapers=True Internet Explorer=True IIS-WebServerRole=True Network Explorer=True Windows Remote Assistance=True Remote Desktop Connection=True TCP/IP Applications=True TelnetClient=True TelnetServer=True Windows Mail=True AxInstSV=True SensrSvc=True AeLookupSvc=True ALG=True BDESVC=True wbengine=True bthserv=True CertPropSvc=True Browser=True EapHost=True Fax=True fdPHost=True FDResPub=True hkmsvc=True HomeGroupListener=True HomeGroupProvider=True SharedAccess=True KtmRm=True Mcx2Svc=True MSiSCSI=True swprv=True NetTcpPortSharing=True Netlogon=True napagent=True WPCSvc=True PNRPsvc=True p2psvc=True p2pimsvc=True IPBusEnum=True PNRPAutoReg=True WPDBusEnum=True Spooler=True PcaSvc=True ProtectedStorage=True QWAVE=True RasAuto=True RasMan=True SessionEnv=True TermService=True RpcLocator=True RemoteRegistry=True RemoteAccess=True seclogon=True SstpSvc=True wscsvc=True SCardSvr=True SCPolicySvc=True SNMPTRAP=True SSDPSRV=True TabletInputService=True TBS=True VSS=True WebClient=True SDRSVC=True WbioSrvc=True idsvc=True wcncsvc=True WinDefend=True WerSvc=True MpsSvc=True ehRecvr=True ehSched=True WMPNetworkSvc=True TapiSrv=True WinRM=True W32Time=True WinHttpAutoProxySvc=True Wlansvc=True LanmanWorkstation=True WwanSvc=True Adapter Troubleshooter=True Advanced UAC=True Auto File System Converter=True Corrupted File Recovery=True Disk Quotta=True Display Color Calibration=True DPI Scaling=True IMAPIv2 Burning Support=True Location and Mobile PC Sensor=True Manual windows setup=True Microsoft Custom Dictionary=True Microsoft Sync Center=True Natural Language=True Narrator=True On-Screen Keyboard=True Optional Features=True Recovery=True SQL Client Configuration Utility=True Windows System Restore=True TabletPCOC=True Windows Anytime Upgrade=True Windows Cabinet Maker=True Windows Cache (winsxs)=True Windows Easy Transfer=True Windows Font Viewer=True Windows Help=True Windows Logon Reminder=True Windows Memory Diagnostic=True Windows Portable Device=True Windows PowerShell=True Windows SQM Consolidater=True Windows System Assessment Tool(WINSAT)=True Workspace Runtime=True Xps-Foundation-Xps-Viewer=True Zip Folder=True [Features] [Control Panel Remove] [Control Panel Add] Control panel view=Large icon [Desktop] Show Hidden Wallpapers and Themes=Enable Show Desktop Icons=Enable [Desktop Taskbar] Show run on start menu=Enable Start menu power button action=Shut down [Explorer Shortcuts] [Explorer Context] God Mode=Enable Registry Editor=Enable Copy To=Enable Move To=Enable Grant Admin Permission=Enable Open With Notepad=Enable [Explorer Views] [Security] Anti spyware=Default UAC=Enable Windows Firewall=Default [Services] [System] Beep Sound=Disable UXTheme patch=Enable Get rid of splash windows mail=Enable Number of recent items to display in jump list=10 Low disk space warning=Disable [Visual Effects] Transparent Glass=Enable [Internet Explorer] [Media Center] CustomReg=D:\[Win_7]\Add Take Ownership Option\Add Take Ownership Option.reg CustomBat= [Un-Attended] Skip product key=True Skip Auto Activation=True Accept EULA=True Select this version on install=True Setup Language=en-US Fullname=Xxxxx Xxxxx Computername=Xxxxxx organization=Xxxxxx Logon count=1 Network location=Home Protect your computer=Recommended Settings Hide EULA page=True Hide Wireless setup in OOBE=True Specify=True Keyboard=Irish Currency and date format=English (Ireland) UI Language=en-US Timezone=(UTC+01:00) Brussels, Copenhagen, Madrid, Paris [Screen Saver] Wallpaper position=Stretch [Themes] Theme frame=Sky [WallPaper] W_Set as default=D:\[Document Backups]\Wallpaper\Blossom.jpg [Gadgets] [Documents] [Sample Musics] [Sound] Windows Ding=Default= Windows Logoff Sound=Default= Windows Exclamation=Default= Windows Hardware Fail=Default= Windows Notify=Default= Windows Restore=Default= Windows Recycle=Default= Windows Battery Critical=Default= Windows Balloon=Default= Windows Minimize=Default= Windows Startup=Default= Windows Hardware Remove=Default= Windows Critical Stop=Default= Windows Default=Default= Windows Feed Discovered=Default= Windows Logon Sound=Default= Windows Error=Default= Windows Information Bar=Default= Windows Hardware Insert=Default= Windows Battery Low=Default= Windows Shutdown=Default= AppInstallationMode=0 DriverForceIntegration=False This lastsession has helped me to get a sysprepped image of 3.7GB down to 1.7GB, before using RT7B.

Yeah, posted too early on that. It seems that removing the Microsoft driver from "Storage Controllers" section within Drivers section is the root cause of the error that I receive, not MSDSM. Can you guys check if removing the driver causes the same problem for you? @billybully: I didnt touch MMC, coz when I do, I get this additional MMC.exe window asking me to select between 32-bit or 64-bit components for MMC, that I dont get if I leave everything in MMC. Do you get that "popup" when you remove the items your mention in your orginal post?

Found an issue: Removing the "Microsoft MSDSM" component in the "System" section of "Accessories" breaks disk management It was selected for removal in Winterstorm2050's most recent "lastsession.ini".

Are you going to port your threads that were on that site to here? I hope you backed them up