The installation of several Windows ISO images becomes easier when you create a custom ISO image that contains all the changes you’d like to make after installing Windows.. There is don’t have to install your ISO images in advance and then make the necessary adjustments for each device, because the ISO images are editable immediately.
This article will explain how to include and eliminate Windows components prior to doing a fresh install of Windows using the ISO image. This is particularly helpful especially for IT administrators who often update their software and systems.
We previously talked about Slipstreaming on one of our previous posts. Slipstreaming is a method to incorporate update packages that are released from Microsoft into existing ISO images, so that the user does not need to download the entire ISO package all over again, but simply update the existing ISO and deploy it.
The MSMG Toolkit that we’re going to use here can be used to alter the components and packages within an ISO image, or to include additional standalone components.
Let’s discuss MSMG Toolkit in more detail. MSMG Toolkit in more detail and what it can do for you.
What is MSMG Toolkit?
MSMG Toolkit can be described as a command line program that manipulates ISO, WIM, and ESD images in many different ways. It is a tool to convert, add components and removing them, making bootable devices, and more. Today, we’re going to use this useful tool to enable and deactivate Windows components to make it light and uncluttered.
It is not a complicated system. MSMG Toolkit does not require you to study any additional or complex cmdlets. Instead, it’s a system that relies on actions and the corresponding numbers. For instance, just select an option beside the actions within the primary menu of the above image. For instance, if I need to select one source, I will enter 1 and then press Enter.
There are many advantages to MSMG Toolkit, particularly for users who frequently need the installation of OS on multiple devices. First, any modifications created to your image are duplicated across all devices the image is being used on. Therefore, you won’t have to do similar actions after you have deployed the image on each device, thereby reducing time and effort.
Additionally, you are saving space on your system partition by eliminating unnecessary the bloatware (components which aren’t required) while simultaneously making improvements to an ISO image by integrating other accessories like software packs for features, Windows updates, drivers and more.
In the same way, there’s no disadvantage in the use of MSMG Toolkit, besides one thing: you might have to devote an hour or two doing the work of removing and adding elements. However, in the end you’ll save it by not having to do the same task on every device you put the image.
Let’s discuss every option on the menu , and then what it’s purpose is. In this section, we want you to realize that there is more than one option on the menu must be opened to accomplish the task.
For instance, if we want to improve the quality of the quality of an ISO image, first we must select an image source (1) and then and then integrate (2) or eliminate (3) components or both. Then, we must make (5) the adjustments before saving the modified image to a desired (6) destination. Therefore, the majority of menus must be opened in succession.
Source
In in the Source option, you will need select the image that you wish to work with. To do that the image, or its extracted content must be copied or moved to a designated folder. This will be explained more in depth later in the article as we complete the job.
Integrate
You can incorporate elements into your image using the Integrate menu as you will see in the above image. Every type of component has to be moved into its designated and appropriate place first. This will be explained further in the section.
Take it off
By using the Remove menu you can eliminate any existing parts from an image for example, Windows components as well as Windows applications.
Create your own
In the Customize menu you are able to enable or deactivate Windows features, as also export or import registry settings for the system and more. In this way, you can enable or disable settings that aren’t required by the user.
Apply
After all the adjustments and modifications are completed after which it’s time to apply the modifications on the newly created image using an Apply menu. The application will save any modifications made to the image and remove it from the mount.
Target
It is the Target menu is where you can make the ISO image or bootable device with the latest options for customizations.
Tools
The Tools menu is a way to modify the MSMG CLI, or even customize the image that was created, like changing the name of the image, convert it into a different format, or combine the image with another etc.
If you’ve figured out what each menu within MSMG Toolkit do Let’s begin the process of adding and removal of Windows components.
How to remove or add Windows elements in ISO Images using MSMG Toolkit
In order to begin, you must first have an ISO image you would like to modify. If you don’t have one, follow this guide for downloading any versions or version of Windows 10.
It is highly recommended that you establish an initial system restore point prior to going any further, as any error or alteration could be fatal to your device’s OS.
Follow instructions below on how to modify your ISO image according to your needs.
Selecting the source
First, you must select the source for the ISO image you want to modify. Follow the steps below to begin the procedure:
You can download the MSMG Toolkit here by clicking here.
Once you have downloaded the file you can download the file to any location you prefer. Make sure that your drive is large enough to accommodate the extra space.
Copy then the ISO image you wish to modify and insert it into the ISO folder within the MSMG Toolkit. MSMG Toolkit.
Once you have copied the paste, launch it using the MSMG Toolkit using a double click Start.cmd
If it is running it will show an interface similar to the one below, with it displaying the End User License Agreement (EULA). Click “A” at the top of your keyboard in order to sign the.
The toolkit will next automatically set certain parameters for the environment. Press any key to continue.
Now you’ll be in the menu that is main. Select 1 and then Source. In the next screen in the next window, type in the exact number of ISO image you’ve pasted and then press Enter. This procedure could take some time. When it’s done you will get an “Press any button in order to go on” prompt. Press it.
Now you will be in the menu that you are on. Select 1 more times to select Source, then press 1 to select Source from Folder.
If you’re prompted for “Select Source Images”,” enter the appropriate code of the particular version of Windows you wish to alter like in the following example:
If you are prompted by a different page to “Select Source Images,”” enter the appropriate code of the particular version of Windows you’d like to modify such as the following example:
- You’ll return to the menu that you were on. It’s time to alter the source with the help given for each of the elements below.
