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  1. Update Download: Win_Reduce_Trusted-36 and VHD_WIMBOOT Manual: VHD_WIMBOOT.pdf Win_Reduce_Trusted-36 is suitable to Reduce Windows 7/8/10 x64 to make Mini 7/8/10 x64 in VHD with UsedSize about 2 GB whch can be used for booting from RAMDISK or as FILEDISK Win 7/8 requires to install wofadk.sys driver as done by WinNTSetup using mode Compact:NONE More Info on Mini 7/8 x64 in VHD
  2. Update Download: Win_Reduce_Trusted-36 In folder Win_reduce\Add_to_UserPath the Desktop and SendTo Links for using LibreOfficePortable and VLC and PStart are given And folder Documents contains the required Utilities for using external drive with Programs as Drive Y: comparable as done in Win10XPE Win_Reduce_Trusted will auto add these items when Add Folders and Files checkbox is Selected The folder Add_to_USB_Y is not used by the program, but contains the Structure that is expected at the external Drive that gets Drive Letter Y: It is required to Manually copy the tagfile CDUsb.y to your external Programs Drive The CDUsb.y tag when found is used by Set Drive-Y Link on Desktop to Set External Drive as Drive Y: Also you can Manually Add PStart as given and VLC and LibreOfficePortable and other Programs to your external Drive e.g. USB-Drive Portable VLC 64-bits - Download vlc-3.0.11-win64.7z from http://ftp.videolan.org/vlc/3.0.11/win64/ Copy the content of vlc-3.0.11 to VLC folder on external Programs Drive Download LibreOfficePortable from https://www.libreoffice.org/download/portable-versions/ More Portable Apps https://portableapps.com/apps/office/libreoffice_portable https://www.portablefreeware.com/index.php?id=599 More Info: Reducing Win10 and older OSs footprint
  3. VHD_WIMBOOT has RAMDISK Option to Create Dynamically Expanding VHD files which are useful for fast loading into RAM Sparse files are less compatible for booting as VHD and can loose sparse attribute on copy. To boot VHD as FILEDISK you can simply use the Captured WimBoot LZX WIM file to Apply in Compact LZX mode on New Created Fixed VHD of Size 3.9 GB Fixed VHD has the advantage that it does not result in fragmentation of the VHD file when more internal space is used. 3. Mount VHD with doubble-click and use Win_Reduce_Trusted on Offline Windows - Reduce in 30 seconds gives Mini 10x64 VHD UsedSize = 1.79 GB - Capture WimBoot LZX WIM = 1.19 GB and Apply Compact LZX in 3.9 GB VHD
  4. Apply WIM in Compact LZX mode gives VHD that boots independent of WIM Apply WIM in WimBoot mode gives VHD with pointers to the non variable files in the WIM archive. VHD and WIM are coupled and both needed to boot. Did you Apply WIM in Compact LZX mode in case of your final result with Used Size 907 MB ? What is the Size of your WIM file ? You used Virtual Box for that case ? After Win_Reduce_Trusted then the Captured WimBoot LZX WIM file is very small e.g. WIM Size = 1.19 GB Then you can Apply WIM in Compact LZX mode in new Expandable VHD size 3.9 GB suitable for booting Mini10x64 VHD from RAMDISK without needing WIM file. Booting from RAMDISK requires in advance to Install special SVBus driver and booting from RAMDISK is in MBR mode only using Grub4dos Menu. More Info: VHD_WIMBOOT.pdf
  5. The WIM file is an install.wim file suitable for Apply and is not a bootable WIM file like boot.wim of Win10XPE Also for making Mini10x64.vhd remember to follow: 1. WinNTSetup - Fresh Install in 25 GB VHD using Win10x64 ISO from TechBench 2. VHD_WIMBOOT - Capture WimBoot LZX and Apply in Compact LZX mode in VHD 3. Mount VHD with doubble-click and use Win_Reduce_Trusted on Offline Windows - Reduce in 30 seconds gives Mini 10x64 VHD UsedSize = 1.79 GB - Capture WimBoot LZX WIM = 1.19 GB and Apply Compact LZX in 3.9 GB VHD 4. Boot with 3.9 GB VHD - Always use the supplied Firewall App Blocker and Enable WhiteList to Allow Internet Browser only - This is the easiest way to block unwanted internet traffic including Windows Update and prevents the growth of Used Size inside VHD You have finished now Step 1 and 2 Now it is time for Step 3 and 4
  6. Yes it is all normal. It is not needed to make Boot entries again, since they were made already earlier for your VHD. So answer No is OK. The Format Dialog is needed since you want Apply WIM file on clean VHD (it corresponds to Install of Windows). So Start Format and then Close. Succes .... I think it is normal and good that you are a bit concerned at this point.
  7. To me Step 2. is quite clear described - Just do it You boot from VHD to Install Win10x64 in VHD and indeed then your User folder is created - Finally Shutdown Boot Win10XPE Or other Win10x64 means that you are not anymore in VHD running Win10x64 For VHD_WIMBOOT the Windows to be Captured must be offline, so you just select the VHD file
  8. In VHD_WIMBOOT the VHD must NOT be mounted in advance (it is nowhere mentioned to mount the VHD in advance of using VHD_WIMBOOT) Use Windows Explorer to Eject the mounted VHD Drive. Then Start VHD_WIMBOOT and continue the procedure .... Where is Drive D: located ?
  9. System Reserved Hidden Boot Partition Size is far too small, only 50 MB with free space 2 MB Increase Size of Boot partition to 300 MB You can use AOMEI Partition Manager in Win10XPE environment Win10_Install.pdf
  10. Don't use Virtualbox, it is nowhere stated to do so .... Before Step 2. you need to do Step 1. 1. WinNTSetup do Fresh Install Compact 4K mode of Win10x64 in 25 GB VHD located on Internal System Drive C: - use page 2 of this Manual Create the VHD in root of your normal Win10x64 drive C: e.g. VHD is C:\Win10x64.vhd Yes you can boot from internal SSD with VHD created next to your normal operating system. You get Windows Boot Manager multiboot menu.
  11. WinNTSetup will auto mount boot partition as Drive Z: So can you boot now with VHD to Install Windows 10x64 in VHD ?
  12. Nowhere in the Manual is stated that you should mount Boot partition as A: You must not mount Boot partition. WinNTSetup will auto mount the Boot partition as Z: WinNTSetup will auto mount created VHD as Drive Y:
  13. You don't have EFI partition since you are booting in MBR mode with \bootmgr and \Boot\BCD In WinNTSetup use upper-right icon to launch BOOTICE to inspect BCD of current system in Professional mode There must be at least two boot entries: your Windows and the VHD - Give Screenshot of BOOTICE showing BCD Menu entries Take care that all menu entries have BootMenuPolicy = Legacy and that Windows Boot Manager Timeout = 30 seconds
  14. I understand now the mistake that you made: you never installed Windows After WinNTSetup Setup then you need to Reboot for the Installation of Windows so that also Users\Your_User_Name folder is created. Strange that you have Selected A: as Boot drive. Is A: the Floppy Disk Drive ? Select your normal Boot Drive. Reboot means Shutdown computer and Start computer for Install of Windows in VHD
  15. There is no User Name What folders do you see in Users folder ? I can detect only Default and Public. How did you install Windows ? 1. WinNTSetup - Fresh Install in 25 GB VHD using Win10x64 ISO from TechBench Win10_Install.pdf and VHD_WIMBOOT.pdf
  16. Thanks for the ScreenShots. Apparently the program fails to find the User_Path. Please Attach file Win_Reduce_Trusted-33\Win_reduce\Temp_List\Folder_List_Z_Users.txt so that I can see what is the origin of the problem.
  17. Can you give Screenshot of Win_Reduce_Trusted and of Windows Explorer showing FileList of mounted VHD Drive in Details View ? What Windows version Distribution Language do you use ? What is your ISO filename ? Can you try with English Win10 x64 from TechBench ?
  18. Win_Reduce_Trusted-36 is suitable to Reduce Windows 7/8/10 x64 to make Mini 7/8/10 x64 in VHD with UsedSize about 2 GB whch can be used for booting from RAMDISK Win 7/8 requires to install wofadk.sys driver as done by WinNTSetup using mode Compact:NONE
  19. support wimb GitHub VHD_WIMBOOT - Apply and Capture of WIM Files for OS in VHD Manual: VHD_WIMBOOT.pdf Credits and Thanks to: - cdob for making the batch program base_winsxs.cmd slightly modified by wimb as base_winsxs_2.cmd http://reboot.pro/index.php?showtopic=22281&page=3#entry215317 - Nir Sofer for making AdvancedRun (64-bit) https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/advanced_run.html - alacran for sharing SysWOW64 FileList and for sharing his Mini 10x64 File / Folder Lists - alacran for sharing info on using LibreOfficePortable and making useful Desktop and SendTo Links Reducing Win10 and older OSs footprint - http://reboot.pro/index.php?showtopic=22383
  20. Mini 10x64 in VHD created with Win_Reduce_Trusted Download: Win_Reduce_Trusted-40 and VHD_WIMBOOT Download: Portable VLC x64 vlc-3.0.12-win64.7z Or Portable Freeware and Firefox Portable and LibreOffice Manual: VHD_WIMBOOT.pdf 1. WinNTSetup - Fresh Install in 25 GB VHD using Win10x64 ISO from TechBench 2. VHD_WIMBOOT - Capture WimBoot LZX and Apply in Compact LZX mode in VHD 3. Mount VHD with doubble-click and use Win_Reduce_Trusted on Offline Windows - Reduce in 1 minute gives Mini 10x64 VHD UsedSize = 1.79 GB - Capture WimBoot LZX WIM = 1.19 GB and Apply Compact LZX in 3.9 GB VHD 4. Boot with 3.9 GB VHD - Always use the supplied Firewall App Blocker and Enable WhiteList to Allow Internet Browser only - This is the easiest way to block unwanted internet traffic including Windows Update and prevents the growth of Used Size inside VHD
  21. Update VHD_WIMBOOT Version 3.4 Download and Manual: VHD_WIMBOOT It means we now have the very easy procedure: 0. USB_FORMAT Tool - Option: Make Bootable USB Drive with MBR and 2 Partitions - active FAT32 Boot Drive + NTFS System Drive 1. WinNTSetup do Fresh Install Compact 4K mode of Win10x64 in 25 GB VHD located on Internal System Drive C: - use page 2 of this Manual 2. Boot with Win10XPE Or other Win10x64 and Switch off Defender - Start VHD_WIMBOOT - select System Drive and the 25 GB VHD file 3. VHD_WIMBOOT - Capture with WimBoot mode and Copy the Captured WIM File to Wimboot folder on NTFS System Drive of Portable SSD 4. VHD_WIMBOOT - Preset FILEDISK - Apply WIM with Compact LZX mode in Fixed VHD 25 GB located on NTFS System Drive of USB SSD 5. VHD_WIMBOOT - Preset RAMDISK - Apply WIM with WimBoot mode in Expandable VHD 3.9 GB located on NTFS System Drive of USB SSD 6. Internet Off (disconnect LAN cable) - Boot in MBR BIOS mode via F8 menu from USB - Boot Manager Menu with 3.9 GB VHD as FILEDISK 7. Install of SVBus driver - use R-mouse menu to Run as admin file instx64.exe of SVBus bin folder - Driver for booting from RAMDISK 8. Reboot in MBR BIOS mode from USB and select in Grub4dos Menu your 3.9 GB VHD on USB for booting from RAMDISK 9. Reboot in UEFI Or MBR BIOS mode from USB and select in Boot Manager Menu 25 GB VHD on USB for booting as FILEDISK
  22. Update VHD_WIMBOOT Version 3.2 - Update Preset FILEDISK / RAMDISK Settings - Update Manual VHD_WIMBOOT - Preset FILEDISK - Apply WIM with Compact LZX mode in Fixed VHD 25 GB located on NTFS System Drive of USB SSD VHD_WIMBOOT - Preset RAMDISK - Apply WIM with WimBoot mode in Expandable VHD 3.9 GB located on NTFS System Drive of USB SSD Download: from GitHub VHD_WIMBOOT-32
  23. Update VHD_WIMBOOT Version 3.1 - Extra Mode Options: APPLY WIM File in Compact Mode with XPRESS8K and XPRESS16K Compression - Extra Mode Options: CAPTURE WIM File in WimBoot Mode with XPRESS8K and XPRESS16K Compression - Update Manual - Update WimBootCompress.ini files - Added wofadk.sys to [PrepopulateList] section Download: from GitHub VHD_WIMBOOT-31
  24. Update USB_FORMAT-50 and UEFI_MULTI-50 plus the Addon-glim-agFM files - Added: 7-zip Compressed writable files with ext3 filesystem in subfolders of folder images - Update of Manual Win10_Install.pdf No need to use Make_Ext Or AIO Creator anymore to make writable files for booting Linux with persistence After using USB_FORMAT with Mint UEFI Grub2 support (addon is not needed) - Copy and Rename Linux ISO files to folder images on USB as indicated in Manual - On USB drive in corresponding Linux subfolder of folder images: Expand the 7-zip file to 500 MB writable file for persistence support Preferred is Kali Linux 64-bit Live for Administrator tasks (forensic tasks and password cracking and wireshark) For general Office Tasks then Linux Mint Cinnamon is preferred Adding Linux ISO with persistence support to USB has never been so easy .... Download: USB_FORMAT and UEFI_MULTI and Manual: Win10_Install.pdf
  25. Update USB_FORMAT-50 and UEFI_MULTI-50 plus the Addon-glim-agFM files - Update menu_Linux.lst and grub_Linux.cfg menu files for booting Linux with persistence - Added Make_Ext to make writable file with ext3 filesystem for Linux with persistence - Update of Manual Win10_Install.pdf
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